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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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Like it says,
Iv £2000 for a project, hope i could cover most cost
with that but im in no rush to to get it done and on the road so i guess
i could get more after some time but atm thats my ££ atm,

i keep looking at everthing and work out whats a good project and what cars im just going to pi$$ cash at and not get any where
saph+escorts i like not fussed on much else,
have looked at a xr4i and droping in a cosworh block in but dont know is it a done thing


there are so meny ver and im new to fords..so need lot of help

any ideas would be sweet and even what is the swaps ppl do or turbo covr etcc

thanks for any help
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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if budget is a consideration then an RST is far cheaper to restore/project than a saff.

depends what you want out of it, restoration, track car, sell on for profit etc?
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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id pick an oldish hatch, ford if it has to be

for that budget id be tempted to get a mk5 fiesta zs, also not has to be done for them to look really nice and they can be taken very far

but if you want a turbo id get a S2, just beware of rust
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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restore/hobby/fun then after all that a fast car too


how about putting cosi v6

in to a ?


[ just sample pic btw lol ]

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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Look like a off road sierra lol
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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24v v6 into a saff is your cheapest bet.

if going yb say goodbye to your 2k budget just for the engine
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Do a 205 1.9 gti stripped buckets and cage sorted
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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rst ur best bet just look out for rust or you'l be dragin the welder out lol
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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Mk1 fez xr2!!
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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depends on what you want to use it for, track days, drifting or strip racing or just whoring it about town,
id say a 1.8 focus with engine mods for reliability and easiness or a mk1 fiesta sleeper standard looking with a zetec, relativly cheap to get a good one and zetecs are ten a penny and its a well documnted conversion
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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series 2 rs turbo all the way!
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bubs_rsturbo
series 2 rs turbo all the way!
ya id love one,
but cant find one in that price, i am willing to travel for it but noting in my £2k mark :'(
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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theres a mk2 fiesta mint in corby on ebay for 80pound at the min needs engine and seats and that
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