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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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Hi im new to passionford, i currently have a mk5 cabby with rs2000 engine and all running gear, after 5 months of owning it, i am now gagging for a drastic power increase and seeing as a nice hefty payrise is due at the end of next month i should have a few dollars spare, i currently have a k&n, de-cat, and superchip, any ideas as i no this engine doesnt really have much interest in it??!!! thanks guys
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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2.3 bottom end fella from a galaxy thats what you need
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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ive heard about sticking the galaxy bottom end on it, whats actually involved in changing it? would pistons/ head have to be changed? and how much power would it roughly give? thanx
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Im not sure mate I think all you need to do is bolt your head on but dont hold me to it
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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go to -

www.SportingFords.com & www.RS2000-16V.com and you'll see more than enough interest in that engine.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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RS2000 engine is great especially with the 2.3 galaxy bottom end, needs some mods to work, but good power from it
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