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Old 06-07-2014, 04:43 PM
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Hi, im doing an engine conversion on my mk4 fiesta, i have bought a 1.6 engine from an escort and wanting to know if this will fit without too many mods, and if so should it be attempted by myself.

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Old 06-07-2014, 05:22 PM
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Knowing what 1.6 engine would help massively.
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Im not to sure whether its an efi or cfi
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What other thing do you need to know?
Old 06-07-2014, 05:52 PM
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What the engine is? Zetec, Zetec SE, CVH?
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If its a 1600 from a escort forget it, go for a 1.7 puma engine or buy 1 already converted.
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Its a zetec mate
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I got given the engine for free so im fitting that
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Sell it on, it will be alot of agro to fit it in a fiesta if it came out of an escort.
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It'll be a silvertop, sell it to a somebody with a boat as it makes a better anchor than it does an engine.
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