Right, well some of you will know I had trouble getting my mk5 Cabby sold, with ebay messers

Well, despite the fact I would have to sell ultimately as I owe my mum the proceeds I'm starting to get a project itch again. Really wanna do something and hopefully learn a few things as I go.

Should I have a crack at it? And if so, what kind of ideas should I consider for it?

Please no crap about cabby's being for hairdressers etc I want some serious help and advice here.

 

I have 3 options as I see it. It doesn't have to be the quickest car around but something smooth and driveable, that will be resellable easily enough.

The car is an Efi CVH. My options are:

2ltr Zetec, mtx75 box.

RS2000 engine, mtx 75

RS Turbo efi engine, mtx75 box.

What would be involved in each and what are the benefits/disadvantages?

Personally I can't see why the RS2k setup wouldn't be good. As said, doesn't have to be blisteringly fast so tuneability of the engine isn't a factor.

Any help appreciated.

 

Do a valver nova

 

None of them.

If you've had to borrow, or owe money in order to fund the project, you're on to a bad thing straight away!

Far better off working on something that might see you a return at the end of it, and one that you can slowly mod as you go.

Take it from someone who's trying to recoup the cost of six year ownership, and a 45k loss!

 

No Pon, I borrowed to buy the car I'm currently using everyday. The Escort is all mine it's just that I told my mum that when I do sell it, I will give her the cash towards the money she lent me for the other car. I was just thinking I might be better holding onto it til about april and re taxing and insuring it til then as it will probably fetch a higher price at that time of year.

It needs the gearbox, clutch and probably the power steering pump doing really and I figured I'd have a go at it. If I'm doing all that anyway though, then maybe I should give it a transplant.

 

 

 

go 2lt zetec then turbo it when u got more cash