MK5RS2K

hi,wanting to up the power of my mk5 rs2000,been looking at different engines to use but not sure which one.not gona go for the rs turbo engine although it would be the easyist choice.i know that the engine bay will need to be fabricated in order to take either engine but which one would be better, cosworth or duratec
cheeRS ronnie

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

I would say the focus RS engine would go in better.

Chip

iTrader: (3)

I wouldnt want a FWD car powered by a YB personally.

MK5RS2K

yeah would be a bit crazy yb fwd lol,wat fabricator would you reconmend for the job in scotland and how much did it cost to get the engine lined up and in?

alan12112

Which focus rs?

MK5RS2K

the mk1

gordyshreds

cost of parts and labour i dont think you'd get much change outta £5000

MK5RS2K

yeah ano but it would be well worth it tho,i reshelled the RS2000 a few months ago with a brand new shell i got off sum guy in blackpool,so the cars minted and well worth it id say

alan12112

it's not a duratec then mate if it's the mk1, it's a zetec - regardless of what it says on top!

Just don't want you to go asking someone over the phone what would it cost to put a focus RS duratec in your car and they quote you on the wrong engine!

Porkie

iTrader: (1)

Spending £5k on getting a Focus RS lump put in it seems a bid mad to be honest. If its a really tidy car, sell it for as much as poss and buy a Focus RS for not alot more!

you will get ALOT more back when you come to sell... and they are a far batter car as well to drive and own matey.

Focus RS's are really nice cars.

rog

iTrader: (2)

As above, you can get a focus for near enough what'd cost you. BUT if you were i'd throw in a turbo'd Zetec, much cheaper and parts are readily available.

alan12112

i'd go for a throttle bodied zetec

COCHYN

As has been said above, Focus RS is a really decent car if you're not bothered about resale value. Get a lot of car for your money and a large aspect of performance goodies that give you a VERY fun, but forgiving car

Alternatively, you could pick up a silver/black top engine very cheaply and build a Zetec Turbo or Supercharged.

Chip

iTrader: (3)

Im with Porkie on the FRS thing, SO much better a car than a mk5 escort

MK5RS2K

Can c were ur comin frm but im wanting sumthin different.ino mk5 escorts arnt everybodys cup of tea but i think theyr smart as,prefer them to a focus alot lighter too.if i was too zetec turbo it wat management would it run on,frst?not to keen on that idea as i had one and had alot of problems with it
cheeRS guys

doctor stavros

Best advice you could get.

Just throw a grand at a decent RST engine conversion, then save up the other 4-5k you didnt spend and get a Focus RS as well............