alanfordtw-15

i,ve just got an rs2000 engine, engine bay loom, ecu and fusebox to put into my 1.6 zetec escort, not the most exciting conversion i know but its a step in the right direction what im wondering is will the ecu plug be the same and will the rs engine loom splice into my zetec in car loom and still work?
i presume all the engine sensors are differnt in the two engines are different
trying to figure out the wiring cos the c*nt i bought it off said he had the full loom but turns out he didnt, only the engine bay half
doesnt matter though ive only paid him half

any advice experience or knowledge on the job greatly appreciated

thanks
Alan

Ex-Finesse

I'm afraid I can't really help on the eletrical side of this....

However, did you know the RS2000 uses a different gearbox to your 1.6?

You have 2 options.

The common way is to change to the larger RS2000 gearbox (MTX75) and use the RS2000 driveshafts (1inch, as opposed to your current 17mm), RS2000 hubs, etc etc... I also beleive the subframe carries an extra mount for the rear of the gearbox!

Option 2, and I've never heard this done... is to use the 220mm flywheel from your original 1.6, which will enable you to use your current gearbox and drivetrain!!

It will have no problems with 150bhp. I didn't have any with 165bhp on a throttle bodied zetec, and many people have run higher bhps still.

Have a look at Escort Evolution too mate. Lots of people have done engine swaps there, and you should get an answer with regards to the loom and ECU

Ralph.

alanfordtw-15

yeah have the box drive shafts hub and everything, basically got the whole front end of the car.
interesting what you say about the 1.6 stuff, ill consider that

will check out escort evolution