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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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HI Guys

Im new to the site as i want to buy a mates Escort GTi (R-reg) and put a 2 litre turbo engine in it .
Can anyone point me in the right direction .
Engine / gearbox / wiring looms etc will be needed any idea's where to get these from ?
Any advice tips on this type of project ? Or anythign to watch out for ?

Cheers Sy
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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http://www.fiestaturbo.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=74754

this might help?
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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that won't help speak to some peeps on here and they will give you the phone number for zoo motor sport but it would be easier to drop a 2.0 zetec in the bay instead
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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the mondeo lump is a zetec 2.0
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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I need a turbo and want to get a cosworth lump but anything close to that would be good . so i hear there is a 2 litre zetec lump with a turbo ?? is this a good engine ?
ill have a read of the threat you posted snOOpy86

Need to have a about 250bhp at the wheels if i can
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 06:04 AM
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no the 2.0 zetec is not a turbo lump as far as i know,
https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49514

this may also help as well
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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Cheers MAte
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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You'll find a lot of info on turbo zetec on this thread https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35995
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