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Old 04-03-2005, 05:52 PM
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i've got a 1.6 16v escort zetec if i change the engine for a 2l lump would the engine loom need changing ?? or is it just a swap of bits if this is not possable what about the 1.8 lump ??
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Old 04-03-2005, 06:04 PM
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Oh dear is the 1.6 lump pi$$ing ya off that myuch
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its had just abot every thing changed and no joy so if it comes too it i'll jus put in another engine
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1600 zetecs r shite for gettin power from. much better off with a 2L and i do believe its just a case of swapping ecu's and upgrading the necessary bits and ur away.
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so it should be just a simple swap then
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