just considering as to weather i stick withfull 16v zetec 1800 or go 2.0/2.1?


pros & cons?

need new overbore on standard 1800 block anyway as bores are fooked

then again i am not after stupid power & don't want to spend £2k on aftermarket management

if i go 2L can i still utlise standard management?


any advice appriciated

 

depends what youve got now and are you turboing it?


pro 2.0
2.0..... readily available pistons and tried and tested method moreso
you gotta buy new pistons on your 1.8 anyway
frst efi management will be enough on a 2.0 litre anyway

con 2.0
you need the 1.8 sump etc
sourcing a 2.0 extra expense

 

currently running T3, i am currently running 1.8 so i can use sump!

looking for say 250/270 bhp,want it fast road car that is reliable.

are 701's,c chip & map going to get near this figure

are the early 2L engines fitted with oil spray jets under pistons?

 

Paul R with his fiesta got around 260bhp I think using frst management.

think msd can do bigger injectors for higher power than beiges anyway.