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Old 04-10-2008, 03:41 PM
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Question what kind of power can the xr2 engine give ?
what kind of power can the xr2 engine give ?

i can get hold of double 40's , but what else du i need to get it powerful ?
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Old 04-10-2008, 03:58 PM
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About 120hp.
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Old 04-10-2008, 04:11 PM
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what else do i need to change ?
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Change the engine to a Zetec/RS Turbo would be the cheaper option rather than tuning a N/A CVH
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yes , was thinking about the 2,0 zetec ,

but how is it with gearbox and engine mounts ?
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Originally Posted by fiesta_xr2i
yes , was thinking about the 2,0 zetec ,

but how is it with gearbox and engine mounts ?
One engine mount needs changing, you ll need a 1.8 litre zetec sump, oil pick up and dipstick to make it fit as well or just put in the 1.8 litre lump with the RS1800 cams and throttle body
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Roosie has a 2L zetec going cheap, and it is a sweet engine, was pulled out to use himself but changed plans for ST170!!
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ok , i had an RS1800 some years ago , but would be fun to put that engine in an MK2
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