andyh4324

which is the best to go for?
rs1800, zetec s, or any suggestions but the rsturbo is unlikely coz of me insurance

luke89

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rs1800 u mite as well turn away as they are insurnce group 15 ai think and a turbo is 16 lol , get a 1.6 mk3.5 16v fiesta and drop a 2.0ltr cheap and fun !

andyh4324

prob is i dont know anywhere near me that would be able to do specialist work like engine swaps otherwise id put a big engine in me KA!
big engine little car big fun!

It's Czech Mate

Zetec-S is Group 8

Also has a fantastic engine for n/a tuning.

It's modern and reliable too

fiestamk1turbo

rs 1800

andyh4324

what sort of power am i likely to get out of a zetec s?
and from what upgrades?

Oranoco

XR2i 16v and then drop a Mondeo 2litre in it

AndyH_ZS

170 on a Phase 2 engine for under 2k

Zetec-S would get my vote as well. Good handling, reliable newer than the others

luke89

iTrader: (1)

can drop the 2.0ltr in to a mk3.5 fiesta si with the lest prob out of every other car , you dont need no specail tools i did it and im 17 was 16 when i did mine lol

zippyobrien

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luke, urs is a 1.8 u cheat lol,

get the zetec s, awsome handaling, then save pennys for the puma conversion,

murdoch1.7zs

ive got a zetec~s with a puma engine in it. i fitted the engine myself

andyh4324

what if i tuned the engine in the zetec s?
likely power? what would i have to put in to get it?

It's Czech Mate

4-2-1 exhaust mainfold and nice system pref with a sportcat

The right cams for the job ( pm for details ), raised rev limit and a remap. With any luck will see 140-150 bhp. I'd recommend a phase two Z-s as the cam follower arrangement is more stable at higher rpm. However the cams are an arse to fit as the valve clearances need to be set with ground 'top hat' shims, so theres a bit of work to do there.

All that with T'bs you'd be seeing 170-180 plus, but you'd need a few bottom end revisions and new management

andyh4324

sound good for a little car! how much would that little lot cost du think?

Stu @ M Developments

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RS1800 far superior car to the FRST.

It's Czech Mate

for cams 4-2-1, zaust remap etc i'd budget

Cams £4-500
Zaust £270
4-2-1 £270
Sportcat £200

Cam fitting, valve clearances set properly with ground top hat shims - £3-400

Custom remap - not an off the shelf chip - £4-500?

So at least the thick end of two grand if not more.....you could go ARP rod bolts for safety but you wouldnt be revving lots more over standard unless you went the TB and wilder cams route

andyh4324

not bad for 150bhp+

RSBen

Interesting. Why do you say that Stu?
Can you check your PMs as well please, ta

Mrs had an RS1800 for a while. Great car, loved it