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[joe_thurrock]

right I've been posting messages about tuning my si for some time now and it seems the best thing to do is to put an Rs1800 lump into it.
but i just need to know a few things.
1.where can i get one from.
2.what should i be looking to pay.
3will i need to change anything else on my car.
4how easy is it to change the engine over.

ill be greatful for any advice.
cheers

[Mark Si]

Look at the post about putting a 2.0 in a 16v 2i, that should tell you everything you need to know about fitting one. You can get one second hand or (if you're lucky and manage to hunt one down) a scrappy. I think I'm right in saying they go for about £150-£250 second hand depending on condition, tuning mods carried out etc.

Anyone please feel free to correct me, I've probably got something wrong there

[chumkila]

not putting you off or anything but a 2.0l engine would be easier to trace than an RS1800. If u do come accross one make sure its NOT the 105ps XR2i 16V engine.

Goodluck and all the best.

[joe_thurrock]

how much and where can i get one of these engines from.

[Muzza]

like chum said, your going to be lucky to find a scrapped RS1800.
although i do belive that the same engine was in some escorts and orions but the biggest external diference in the look of the engines is a sticker on the throttle body

but g for a 2.0 instead

[chumkila]

yep muzza the 130ps engine was in Escort Cab's.

[Jeff]

My mate is swapping his RS1800 lump for a 2.0 zetec...not sure what's left of the head & block but at least it's a base to start with.

[rob]

Im the one from Jeffs message with the RS1800 engine, i agree with everyone else mate, i was trying to hunt down a 1800 lump for ages and had no joy, go for the 2 litre!!!