pobrs

hey, does anyone know if its possible to install a mk5/6 escort rs2000 engine into a series 2 rs turbo/ xr3i, and if so how?

Mark_

it is but its easier to do on a mk3 escort, on the mk4 you need to space the subframe with washers alittle and modify the drivers suspension turret to get clearence, the one ive seen was tapped with a hammer,

pobrs

cheers thanks.

studabear

a lot of people on here will say use a 2.0 zetec instead

koskar

I didn't modify turret on my setup. Only modified part of engine mountings was this: . More pics (some old in folders) here: http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/a...000/?start=all

naskoto_

does rs2k MTX75 box fit to mk4 escort?

Mark_

ok cool, the guy who's one i see is a user on here his username is fonfe he had to modify turret

fonfe

thatl be me then lol
yeah i cut the whole mounting plate off and then made one up to suit using the original rs2k mount as my cvh one cracked when i was only using the zetec, i also did it so that i could lower the engine so not to cut a hole in the bonnet, so the gearbox and engine are about 10-20mm lower but ive got an rst bonnet with the vent covers so one cover has rubbed a tiny tiny bit on chaincover but will be fine if you dont use a plate.
its not an easy fit, only have space for my pinky finger between the lower pulley and inner wing so its a up from underneath job i felt but id use a ramp if you can as it makes life so much easier as i had to dummy fit it several time to get it right.



ive just bought a 2.3 though with the intention of building a 2.3 hybrid using the rs parts but have decided to turbo it instead to do something different.
drop me a pm if you got any more questions fella. do check out koska's pics though as they are quite good, ive got a load of it going in but dont know how to make my album open for anyone to see im afriad.

koskar

I just fitted my engine to another chassy and I take some new pics.

What you would see on gearbox end

and timing chain end

orion_crazy_carl

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im in the process of fitting one of these engines in a MK1 fez,u think urs is tight,lol

studabear

u doin a resto thread for it?

orion_crazy_carl

iTrader: (3)

got millions of piccys sure will do wen its a bit further along!!got it in place today,so were pretty happy!!

orion_crazy_carl

iTrader: (3)

heres a couple of pics of today

fonfe123

christ now that IS TIGHT!

jonny s2

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interesting conversion for sure,but is too heavy and costs far too much to tune an get very little power from,just use a cvh or zetec far cheaper much lighter and more power

orion_crazy_carl

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tight as a nun who cares about weight, tuning, its just a little different from the norm, and 150 bhp in a stripped out mk1 fez, i think it will be quick enuff

fonfe123

2.3 hybrid is a cheap conversion if everything is setup to use the rs2k lump. will give loads of torque and around the 170-180 figure running on the OE system. for best results something like a unichip should be used

James213

Seen a MK3 fieasta RS 1800 with an RS2000 engine and it went like fook sounded well too