jonnys_racing

hi i have made a thread a few weeks ago about changing the engine in my escort

but ive made this new thread to see wot people think about just tuning the 1.3ltr engine thats already in.
wud it be worth it n can u get some real power out of it

im only thinking of keeping the 1.3 engine in because of lightness n keeping it nippy

the_frozen_one

iTrader: (1)

Is it a 1300 cvh or a 1300 Valencia/Kent family OHV

jonnys_racing

i am pretty sure that its the second 1 as its a mk6 1997

CrOwSoN15

The effort/cost wouldn't justify the results, it'd far more cost effective to put a Zetec in it.

jonnys_racing

ino putting a bigger engine in will be better but ive got 12 points n my insurance is high enough so i wana stick to the 1.3 but make it abit quicker i really like escorts so wanna stick with it till im 25 (as im only 21 now) but i dont wana spend 4 years driving a slow 1.3 hence y im trying to boost the performance and make the body n interia look good

studabear

If I had 12 points the last thing I would be concerned with is performance.

jonnys_racing

Yer but im not u n I am bothered bout it

Hobomassiv

If you aint bothered about the law or insurance then why not go zetec?

jonnys_racing

I am bothered about the law but my insurance is cheap so guna keep it a 1.3 n wotever happened 2 cuming on sites like this n askin for advice without getting a ball ache of people im just trying to get my car nice with abit of power so from now on no1 post on this thread unless its helpful advice

Speci

Surely having loads of modifications on your insurance policy will cost more than having a standard 2.0 zetec.

RSmark84

12 points at the age of 21..... are you sure driving is for you?

I'd be looking at buying push bike. Sell the car and wait until you are mature enough to drive a car without clocking up so many points at such a young age.

On a lighter note, personally i think a 1.3 litre engine is over powered for you. Have you considered buying a car with an engine that is less than 1.0L?

luke19790_3

Cheaper to buy a 1.8 escort

Less.

You might find that cost of a modified 1.3 would be dearer than a standard 1.8/1.6 zetec

that's assuming you declare the mods

RSmark84

He'd be stupid not to.... if he gets caught that'll be a nice huge fine and even more points to add to his tally.

jonnys_racing

do yer know wot u can all go fuck yer selfs you bunch of nobheads n for the record i have points from when i was alot younger but let me guess no of use on here have points cos your all a bunch of stuck up twats i bet if u were in front of me u wudnt have much to say yer fannys
your only giving shit cos your all hard men over the internet

this site is a complete waste of my time n its full of complete shit heads who dont know shit

studabear

oh the irony

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

I had 3 points for speeding in our old mk5 fiesta.

Chill your bits mr

the_frozen_one

iTrader: (1)

I've been on a speed awareness course

Roscopeco

iTrader: (1)

The only person in this thread getting shitty is you

Everyone on here has been there and done it before so why don't you listen ?? The fact is you could spend a fortune trying to tune that engine and quite honestly get pretty much nowhere .

And who cares , we don't have to stand infront of you to piss you off it's easier doing it behind a computer screen

CrOwSoN15

You're welcome, if you have any further questions feel free to ask

RSmark84

There's an English translator on the internet, I suggest you use it.

Edited to add, Yes I have a clean licence. Not one bit of 'dirt' on it in the 10 years or so I've had it for.

You mention a lot younger, what a couple of years ago? You're an idiot.

gingerturbo

iTrader: (2)

I know where your coming from I've got 4 point and bin banned for 2 yrs, don't make me a hard man or clever, if your asking for advice then accept the answers as they are, I've learnt the hard way as everyone but I still drive like a cunt I just know when to do it now, I would say keep the 1.3 and poss fit a diesel box, a set of carbs, and do a bit of head work, just remember as you have points already the plod will hit harder on you for the slightest things

dgp1973

I got 3 points in the wife's ka .im with mark biz sell the car don't buy a push bike be to fast for you get a vauxhall