i asked this a while ago, but can neither remember or find the thread. so here it goes again...

several people say you can't 2.0l the 1.4, only the 1.6, and others say vice versa.

can anyone clear this up for me as i want to know if i can do it in the future?

thanks, ben

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fifi

need to weld a extra mount at the front i think

Its not you can't its just more work.

With the 1.6 you basically replace the block and head with 2.0 items and off you go.

With the 1.4 you need to change the engine loom and mounts as well as sourcing most of the aux parts off a zetec.

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hmm yes, that rings bells! wouldn't want to sell the 1.4 as it's my run around. so i could keep that, by a 1.6, get the shell near perfect and do the conversion on that?

what do people think? would be much easier and would mean i could still drive? if anything, i could by a 1.6 whenever i have the money, buy all the parts, build it then when im ready, insure and tax it?

getting me rather excited now

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fifi

Does sound like good plan.

Out of interest an RST engine would go in the 1.4 without to many issues.

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yeah but they're not very reliable are they?

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fifi

Zetec imo is a more reliable route. Does sound like a good idea, buy tiababys if your willing to make the trip.

oo not just yet lou :p once ive paid this holiday off (mid march) i can start saving! some other stuff i need to save for like but i'll work towards it! isnt hers maroon? cant remember the correct colour!

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fifi

cvh turbo lump is reliable dependant on the owner
regular services should keep it alive

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Fiesta Si 2.0
Fiesta 1.1
Peugeot 206 sw 1.4

It's reliable mate just don't go too stupid with chasing more power

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FEED ME MORE!!!!

Novou red

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1 way to sum up the 197 is like sex, you build upto the best bit and when it eventually happens it only last a few seconds but you always want to do it again!
Poor Orange Si is hurt. Started first time after sitting for 3 weeks and with virtually no petrol in it

cheers tia. if i had the money id certainly give you an offer! you think you will sell it anytime soon?

and okay chaps, might do the turbo then, but running costs will be much more, correct?

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fifi

No idea, at this point id like the driveway back so just seeing how long I can hold off stripping and scrapping it.
Really would rather not see another si die.

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1 way to sum up the 197 is like sex, you build upto the best bit and when it eventually happens it only last a few seconds but you always want to do it again!
Poor Orange Si is hurt. Started first time after sitting for 3 weeks and with virtually no petrol in it

turbo it fella and just treat it right and regular oil changes and it should be reliable as long as you keep the boost at manigable levels

lol true, but if it's my runaround, i dont wnat it costing me an arm and a leg!

how much you want for it tia?

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fifi

Ben are you seriously considering trying to run two cars Good luck

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noo chris! read up! the 1.6 will be the project car mate. won't be on the road for years yet mate when i can afford to insure a 2.0! :p

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fifi

I did read up Fair enough if you have the space for it, its just whether you'd actually ever be able to throw the money at it with running the other car etc. be a nice money pit for you. you'll never move out

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yeye well that's the thing. i do have some stuff to save for (level 3 at college for my course, insurance) and i will put money away for that. but i think once i have my car sorted, which is literally a few mechanical issues then it's sorted. then i cna think about getting a 1.6/shell and begin building it. i 100% know it will take my life over and ill just spend money on it, but if i dont have a deadline like most people do (such as getting it ready for a ford fair etc) i can just have breaks :p im kinda chatting shit now, but i also dont plan on moving out for a while

remember chris, take things a step at a time! and it will be a god like motor. all about the perfection with this one pal.

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fifi

It never works out that way But I will look foward to seeing it all progress.
I'm off! Speak in a week.

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