24vseven
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| posted on 1/10/07 at 08:14 AM |
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engine choice
hi guys am sat here strugaling to decide what engine to use in my mk1 escort
the car is being built as a rally car so want some decent power
i was origanaly giong to fit a pinto but am strting to consider a zetec
the point i need to consider are
resonable power
resonable cost
4 pot
not to woried about fuleing ect as i have a set of gsxr carbs and a megajolt sat wating patently
so what do you think or do you have any other suggestions
by the way i dont realy want a red top vauxhall
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BenB
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| posted on 1/10/07 at 08:18 AM |
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Personally I'd go for a known conversion...
Lots of Ford Zetec conversions around (eg http://www.retroford.co.uk/), not so sure re Duratec (I'm talking proper Duratec not rebadged Zetecs
here  ).
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24vseven
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| posted on 1/10/07 at 08:25 AM |
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i know somone who rallys a duratec and he dosent like it as much as his old xe duratec has to much power so is always fighting for grip
also i can pick up zetec engines for almost free same for other simalar engines
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BenB
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| posted on 1/10/07 at 09:40 AM |
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Looks like its the Retro Ford option then
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Danozeman
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| posted on 1/10/07 at 04:17 PM |
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Zetec definatley.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 1/10/07 at 05:46 PM |
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20XE. A little more outlay to start with, bellhousing etc. but quite a bit more power for an equivalent state of tune, and good for up to 200bhp
without having to replace any oily bits (apart from big end bolts). Also a very common coversion so parts are easily available.
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24vseven
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| posted on 1/10/07 at 06:04 PM |
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allredy have a mk2 running a xe so i want somthing different
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 1/10/07 at 10:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 24vseven
allredy have a mk2 running a xe so i want somthing different
I guess it has to be under 2.0L? How about a Mi16? Even better head design than the XE and light as a very light thing.
The zetec is a good budget option, but I can't help thinking you'll be a little dissapointed with it if you are used to an XE.
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