Juicehead99 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Hi guys, I've signed up to get a few ideas for my first engine conversion project. So first off I recondition engines for a living and daily pull engines in and out of vehicles so I know mechanicly wise what I'm doing but obviously this isn't just take out and put new one in. So first time I do this I want an easy ish one to do but that's worth doing. Now my idea was to buy donar car, 1.8 or 2.0 and drop it into small hatchback, then once running and safe bolt turbo onto it. Is this worth doing? Secondly I haven't picked the car yet either, I assume for first time I'm better off using a Ford if engine is a Ford ye? I like the mk6 fiesta. So maybe drop 1.8or 2.0 into that? Is this a job worth doing? I'd not then post your ideas guys id love to hear and take the knowlage in. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Why not save yourself the bother, money and insurance problems and just buy a Fiesta ST150? Maybe buy a damaged one if youre wanting a cheap project to work on.:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Buying a damaged engine car and stripping and rebuilding is a daily thing for me in work so not really "fun" for me lol hence why I wanted a bigger project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 You could always supercharge the Fiesta ST! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Mk1 Focus RS engine and all the extra bits needed in a Fiesta would be cool. Ive seen a few Transit Connects with that conversion too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Mk1 Focus RS engine and all the extra bits needed in a Fiesta would be cool. Ive seen a few Transit Connects with that conversion too. Now we are talking! What engines are in the RS focus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinky Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 They have a 2.0l 16v duratec engine with 212bhp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Thanks, how much difference is there in 2.0l zetec and 2.0l duratec? Anybody done this before? Into mk6 fiesta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I read Fast Ford every month and cant recall seeing a Focus RS lump in a Fiesta, only turbo'd Zetecs. I have read features on Transit Connects with it in though. Dont forget its not just the engine, its the ecu, immobiliser, intercooler, exhaust, instrument cluster maybe?, fuel supply, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 I read Fast Ford every month and cant recall seeing a Focus RS lump in a Fiesta, only turbo'd Zetecs. I have read features on Transit Connects with it in though. Dont forget its not just the engine, its the ecu, immobiliser, intercooler, exhaust, instrument cluster maybe?, fuel supply, etc.Bee looking into this last hour or so and the focus RS engine is 2.0 duratec, and apparently the mk6 fiesta ST comes with this in???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Rs says duratec but its a zetec engine turbo'd, duratec engine in st is the mazda derived 2.0 , different to rs. Know someone was trying to get 2.3 mazda turbo (260hp standard ) into fiesta not so long ago, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Easier would be 2.3 mondeo duratec , just a stroked 2.0 duratec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Rs says duratec but its a zetec engine turbo'd, duratec engine in st is the mazda derived 2.0 , different to rs. Know someone was trying to get 2.3 mazda turbo (260hp standard ) into fiesta not so long ago, Ok thanks.But if a mk6 fiesta comes with zetec turbo'd in already is there much point of me doing this conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Mk6 Fiesta ST is not turbo'd, its 150bhp naturally aspirated fuel injection. Only the old mk3 RS and newer shape Fiesta ST, Ecoboost engines and diesels have a turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 But instead of fitting the duratec to the mk6 wouldn't it be easy to get ST and turbo it? PAIN AND GAIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinky Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Supercharging the St is something a few people have done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.png.327e57655a9a82472089ef077ae02c11.png)
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.