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Author: | will87 [ Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | mk3 si 1.4 CHV to 1.8 ZETEC? help. |
Ive got a 'M' Reg mk3 FSI 1.4 CVH and An 'S' Reg Escort 1.8 Zetec. is it possible to do an engine swap, if so how hard is it? what will i need? ect... Thanks. |
Author: | will87 [ Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: mk3 si 1.4 CHV to 1.8 ZETEC? help. |
Also i assume all the brakes will fit straight over and would i need uprated front shocks to cope with the extra weight or will the escort ones swap over? |
Author: | Jam [ Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: mk3 si 1.4 CHV to 1.8 ZETEC? help. |
i have done this conversion...its possible its not too bad as the escort lump is essentially the same as the fiesta..youll need both the fiesta mounts for the drivers side including the front one which mounts power steering and alternator...im not sure if the holes for the front mount are threaded in your chassis leg on the drivers side as the cvh is rear mount only on that side. youll need a 16v downpipe and cat and the exhaust system...you can use the escort inlet but its very tight for space..most people use the up and over ally one from either an early zetec escort or any mk3/3.5 16v fiesta the brakes will fit..im pretty sure the suspesion wont...it may if you change the top mounts over on the legs..not too sure on that one. 16v fiesta rad and water hoses 16v engine loom just for pure ease of fitment..the only sticking point youll have is the ecu. i cant remember which ones work on that conversion.. if you dont want to run power steering but still want a front mount then youll need the front engine mount from an XR2i 16v hope that helps..think that was all ![]() Jam |
Author: | will87 [ Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: mk3 si 1.4 CHV to 1.8 ZETEC? help. |
That helps loads, Thanks for this! ive been trying to find some1 who has done this conversion for a while now. Thanks again ![]() if anyone else can let me know what ecu to run that would be great. Also could i run it with the 1.4 gearbox? |
Author: | Jam [ Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: mk3 si 1.4 CHV to 1.8 ZETEC? help. |
yeah you can run that box if you like..ratios might be a little short (better acceleration that top end) but it will go on and work. |
Author: | will87 [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: mk3 si 1.4 CHV to 1.8 ZETEC? help. |
Thanks again ![]() |
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