Hello, I have a 1.4 ford focus 2006 LX, I need your help I'm from birmingham, I want to get a engine conversion to something a lot faster (140bhp+) i wouldn't have a clue how to do anything myself so how much and who or company could do this for me? Thankyou

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It would be cheaper and easier to buy a car with that sort of output...engine swaps like-for-like aren't too bad, but make it bigger and your insurance will shoot higher than a really high thing on stilts! Not to mention the cost of doing it

That's the thing I couldn't get insured on anything higher so wouldn't declare the work done. I just want something with a lot more poke and with not going to be able to get insurance this only seems the only way

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So basically your mod your car, not inform the insurance company. Which will make your insurance invalid anyway.....so might as well buy a bigger car and not insure it.....it's the same thing lol

Just wait a few years and build up your no claims, we all started in small engined cars. Having a fast car isn't everything.....been there, done that.

You can still have fun in a small engined car.....good brakes, and good handling count for a lot. :)

Your probally looking a few grand for engine conversion thats just for fittment. As its like 5-8 hours to remove the engine an wiring looms etc. Then it will be a few grand for the engine etc.

My mk6 fiesta zs handles like a dream an got some hefty brakes to boot an its only 98bhp. On the straights im cars behind. But on a good twisty road im all over them

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Upgrade the handling and that will equate to being a faster car.

As already said, to go for 140+bhp will be expensive. You are basically talking about chucking a ST170 engine in which will need all the suspension and brakes, fuel pump etc. Best bet is to buy a ST170 as a donor vehicle. Saying that you may as well just buy a ST170.

Rough guess I bet it will cost you £2500 plus to do the conversion correctly. Can get a good ST170 for £1200

What type of things could I do to upgrade the handling? Thankyou

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Lower stiffer springs -30mm at the most, camber bolts and a fast road set up. A good set of grippy tyres are a good start though.....they are what keep you on the road. :)

Thankyou, maybe a silly question but what is a fast road set up? Thanks again

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It's when the camber, wheel alignment, toe in, toe out are set up for better traction, grip etc. Needs to be done professionally. :)

Okay thankyou very much for your help

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No probs mate. :)

That's the thing I couldn't get insured on anything higher so wouldn't declare the work done. I just want something with a lot more poke and with not going to be able to get insurance this only seems the only way

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Sorry to say but that's potentially a jail sentence if god forbid you were to cause an accident.