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29-09-2008, 04:09 PM | #1 | ||
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hey, im new to the forum, i've got a 1978 mk2 escort with a dieing 2L pinto :
so i was wondering if anyone had or knew of a 1.8 dohc engine for sale? once i have it and have the money i plan to work it a bit and put it in the eskie (hopefully before the current one dies)
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30-09-2008, 04:38 PM | #2 | ||
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I assume you are looking for a Zetec or Jap motor?
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30-09-2008, 09:42 PM | #3 | ||
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nah the 1.8 DOHC that came in the earlier model escorts.... was planning on boring it to 2L and then work on it some more
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30-09-2008, 11:06 PM | #4 | ||
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i've found an SR20DET for sale but i was hoping to try and stick with originalish parts and not go ricey.. but then again its probably cheaper to go for the SR20DET for a good power/money ratio instead of rebuilding a 1.8
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01-10-2008, 12:09 AM | #5 | ||
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do you mean a BDA???? good luck finding one. if you do, then expect to pay BIG bucks to get it and even more to modify it. they also had a bit of a reliability issue...
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01-10-2008, 02:07 AM | #6 | ||
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hmmmmm well i guess that idea is going out the window :
that SR20DEt is starting to look good about now.....
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01-10-2008, 07:00 PM | #7 | ||
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how much would i be looking at for a YB 2L 16valve turbo?
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01-10-2008, 10:13 PM | #8 | ||
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i think you would be looking at close to 10k for a cossie, but you would need to check that. have a think about the Zetec. twin cam, capable of an easy 200 hp (same as a stock cossie turbo) and apparantly still very driveable. your best bet would be to contact one of the experts in the field. I believe Escort Road and Race are good, and I use Racetune who have converted both Cossies and Zetecs.
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02-10-2008, 04:15 PM | #9 | ||
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cheers
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14-10-2008, 11:13 PM | #10 | ||
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so the Zetec you guys are talking about, is this the front drive engine from the Focus?
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15-10-2008, 05:49 PM | #11 | ||
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there are conversion kits that will allow you to install a zetec, available from the UK.
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16-10-2008, 01:24 AM | #12 | ||
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1.8L from a KH laser or similar mazda are also an option.
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