i have a 02 reg focus its just a 1.6 but i can get a v6 from a mondeo do anyone know if this engine will fit in my car.

 

You'll have to have a measure up, the chassis rails may need 'altering' but yeah, i bet it could go in there.

 

Yes it will fit with a bit of butchering, it has been done before. It will be no quicker in the real world though than a 2 litre, plus the weight could cause an issue.

 

The V6 is lighter than a Zetec i believe.

 

You'll need to change the gearbox

 

Will the V6 sit on the Zetec mounts or will it need it's own fabricating?

 

i forgot to say its st24 with 220bhp

 

ST24 has ~170bhp
ST200 has ~205bhp
ST220 had ~220bhp

 

just drop a 2.0 in it and tune that up you can get a lot more BHP of a 2.0 these days or if you wont go YB and cut the floor out like i have

 

yes i know that but it had had mods done to it thats why it has 220bhp

 

I have yet to see an ST24 run a true 220bhp. If it was that easy to get the power out of them why did Ford stop at the 202 in the ST200.

I would want to see proof of the power before believing what some people say. Trust me, I have a heavily modified ST200 and know how difficult it is to get real power gains out of these engines. Mine is runnign atrue 243bhp and cost a small fortune to get there!

 

iv made up my mind im going to put in a 2.0 as been looking on the net can get lots of bhp out of a 2.0 like you say.

 

I wouldn't bother transplanting unless you really want to keep the car anyway.
I've looked into this as the low down Torque on the 1.6 is dire (as you probably know).
You would need the full engine bay loom. Although probably not that hard but for the price you'd be better off buying a 2.0.
I'm swaying more towards looking for a low mileage lump and getting SS4 cams fitted in the future which will be around 155bhp with a good remap.
Getting a 2.0 is an option for me, but only because my parents wouldn't be too happy if I get rid of the car they've just given me and forked out trying to get it to drive right. My Mum's had the car since it was brand new and even if the car had 3 wheels, aslong as it drove she'd think it was fine! Low and behold I was given it and the front suspension was truley nackered

 

the 1.6 in my car needs a rebuild thats why im thinking of an engine swap i looked in to fitting a escort rs2000 engine in but cant get that much bhp out of them and are a bit old now as well. so im goin to start looking for a good 2.0

 

You need the engine bay loom, fusebox, ECU, the chips from the keys out of the car the ECU came from and the immob ring around the igntion barrel.
Ontop of that you need engine mounts, gearbox, driveshafts, airbox and intake pipe, exhaust manifold, exhaust and i'm sure theres some more odds and sods I can't think of.

 

ok thanks for the advice

 

Agree with everything thats been said here bar the part about reciever around the ignition barrell, I can't see this would need to be changed personally as it merely "Reads the key", it's not specific to the car etc.

Why do you need a fusebox out of interest?

If it's a 1600 then it's a big job to change to the larger engines as they bare no resembleance to what you have fitted already bar the name, the Sigma and Zetec-E range of engines are completely different, the inlet and exhaust are on opposing sides to start with, you will also need different suspension as they are heavier in addition to whats mentioned.

Best advise is to tune the current engine or sell the car and buy the faster car outright, personally I don't see the point in making a car something it isn't when there is an easier option but of course thats just my opinion.

Martin

 

I was just adviced to change the ring around the barrel, never questioned it
Also fusebox is part of the engine bay loom as far as I'm aware.
I am fancying chucking a 1.7 Puma engine in mine but I havent got a clue how to adapt the wiring.
Although I have thought about getting rid of the VCT and using the 1.6 management and loom and getting it remapped?