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[richlal]

hi there
im thinking about doing a engine conversion

what would be the most simple?

thinking 1.6 cvh (xr2i?)or 1.8cvh (sierra,escort?) and putting twin carbs on and rebuild it.

what would this involve.

the gear box from the same engine car.
uprated brakes.
421 manifold, whole exsast system for the engine.
would i have to change my engine mounts or wiring loom.

any help would be much appriciated

[Oranoco]

1.6 CHV from XR2i would be the easiest and give an instant 108bhp with about 130bhp possible for sensible outlay. The 1.8 Sierra CVH isn't suitable and teh 1.8 used in the Escort is a Zetec not a CVH so if your going to to that effort you may as well stick the 2litre in from a Mondeo

[richlal]

ahh ok:)
what parts would i need from the Xr2I to replace in mine?

[martyc]

depends what lump you have in the 1st place, but generally, engine and loom, maybe fuel tank if yours is a carb fed car

[FezV6]

If its the 1.4 EFI engine (as fitted to the Si) I think the XR2i engine is a straight swap. you shouldnt even need the loom if im correct.

[richlal]

hold on im confused this may sound stupid.
isnt the EFI fuel injection
and CVH carb
how can it be CVH EFI carb and fuel injection?

i havhe 1.4 carb as fitted to fiesta freestyle ha
what work is needed for this?

[Marc D]

get a 1.6 carb cvh and all you need is the xr2 carb. everything else should bolt straight on. i did thison my old escort. only needed the 1.6 carb everything else bolted straight to it