grdwalker Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 1977 mk2 and i was wondering on some options for engine transplant, and info on them. i have had options such as 4age, mx5, 2l cortina, but im just not sure, im not after incredible power or anything(not saying im not looking), just something that runs well and can go the distance. money isnt too much of a problem, but i would be looking closely after around $3k. ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 3 grand! wow i wish i had 3g for an engine swap just be predictable, pinto + side draughts + cam +few other things = good power with good reliability or dont be predictable and..................sorry cant concentrate was dreaming of having $3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 1800 mx5 engine with da 6 speed behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 beams and a 6 speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 3g to pay someone to do it or 3g to do it yourself including buying the engine? Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 1800 mx5 engine with da 6 speed behind it. Agree Or its big brother the 2L Fe3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grdwalker Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 3g to buy engine and do myself, im veering towards a 4age out of an ae86. around 1.5 and then the rest for brakes shocks wiring etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I had a 4age in an escort before with twin 40's and cams. Id say it was disapointing but id get my head bitten off! 2l Zetec with Sierra 5speed box and link ecu would be doable for 3g id say and it keeps it FORD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 2l Zetec with Sierra 5speed box and bike carbs id say and it keeps it FORD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 zetec is a pinto with breast enlargements so its win win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorted Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 what about a V8? 289? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 what about a V8? 289? WITH A BLOWER AND A 4 SPEED PLEASE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 if your going to v8, then keep it in the family/ genre and go 283 holden. worst engine ever made. sept maybe an "M" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorted Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Or even a Rover V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grdwalker Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 like this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 161062.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yes, think there were a few diff models. Want a 2l one and research which has the most power. I know a simple pulley change is one of the better cheap mods to these. Also need the steel sump of a Ford Focus so you can mod it. Then need a Ford Sierra 5 speed box and flywheel and pas on clutch. Youll have to look more into it as im not 100% sure on what it entails, its def not a major conversion tho. I know the standard ECU is almost unusable however so either budget in an aftermarket ECU or twin carbs with megajolt or similar. Heaps of aftermarket support for these. Or could also go with the newer mondeo engine which is the Duratech. May cost you a wee bit more in outlay however. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Bizzo's rotary? ... Just putting it out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK2-8-U Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 volvo 2.3 turbo, cheap and easy as to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 volvo 2.3 turbo, cheap and easy as to find nah, 5 cylinder turbz, would be way lusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorensin Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I had a 4age in an escort before with twin 40's and cams. Id say it was disapointing but id get my head bitten off!2l Zetec with Sierra 5speed box and link ecu would be doable for 3g id say and it keeps it FORD! I'd say Zetec, they look awesome in and yea keeping it ford and if u decide to chuck even more money into it you can buy some real hot stuff from like burtons for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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