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Post by chrisyoung73 on Sept 24, 2014 20:48:58 GMT 1
Hi I've been offered a mk2 escort RS2000 engine for £250 and wondered if anyone could tell me if there is any reason why this won't fit in my mk2 2.0 pinto transit. The current engine needs a lot of work so thinking this would give me a bit more oomph!
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Post by dodgerover on Sept 24, 2014 20:52:51 GMT 1
It will physically fit but its probably not the right cam etc to work well.
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Post by chrisyoung73 on Sept 24, 2014 21:06:11 GMT 1
Thanks. In what way would the cam not work? I need more power and have been advised a car spec high compression pinto is the way to go as don't want to modify the vehicle too much.
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Post by FredTransit on Sept 24, 2014 21:29:58 GMT 1
It won't have the torque you need for a van. It won't be a total waste of time though.
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Post by dodgerover on Sept 24, 2014 21:40:53 GMT 1
You want an engine that will pull from low revs, a genuine RS2000 lump will more likely than not have a 'high performance' type cam in it which will mean it will make more power but will need to be revved harder to do so. Does the seller know anything about it other than its supposed to be out of an RS2000? Does it have the distributor + carb(s) fitted and has the cylinder head had hardend valve seats fitted to cope with unleaded petrol? Dredging back through my memories I think a genuine RS2000 motor should have an alloy sump which used to be worth not far off the asking price of that engine for the sump alone.
Are you going to be fitting it yourself or paying someone to do so? In all honesty you would probably be better off finding a pinto from a late EFI 2.0 Sierra which was a high compression engine and had hardened valve seats as standard to cope with unleaded fuel.
Just how bad is your current engine? If the bottom end of it is OK and you do the work yourself you could probably rebuild the top end get a high torque cam and have valve seats to suit unleaded fitted for around the same money.
I'm sure Muttley will be along and able to give more info soon.
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Post by chrisyoung73 on Sept 24, 2014 22:35:31 GMT 1
Thanks guys. Good point re unleaded on the RS engine I hadn't checked, although I understand the engine is standard. I think the bottom end on mine is ok but the camshaft is worn and tappets v noisy beyond point where they can be adjusted. It is also gutless on hills above 40mph. Would a Sierra engine not have the same issue of lack of torque?
I'm not really able to do the work myself so need a solution to give the van more go without spending a fortune and don't want to make major modifications.
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Post by jonochap on Sept 24, 2014 23:23:26 GMT 1
Im not sure but its worth checking whether its a 200 or 205 block and i know someone who can rebuild a 2.0 as he is doing mine at the moment, will let you know how i get on next week
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Post by dodgerover on Sept 25, 2014 0:13:03 GMT 1
For a normal application if its a 20 or 205 block makes no real difference unless you're going to be pulling mega revs, going forced induction or putting loads of power through it, 205 is a stronger block but its not going to matter in a camper.
The Sierra engine is what you were originally looking for - a high compression version of what you have. The RS2000 was a rally replica for the road and produced peak power of 110bhp at 5500rpm and peak torque of 119lbft at 4000 rpm (according to the net) I can't seem to find any spec's for a bog standard EFI Sierra but I would guess the overall power would be about the same but the torque would probably be made much earlier. We used to tow a 2 horse trailer with a Sierra many years ago and never had any problems with lack of power (even when fully overloaded with about 50 bales of hay)
Whereabouts in the world are you Chris?
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Post by chrisyoung73 on Sept 25, 2014 7:05:01 GMT 1
Thanks - I get it so the Sierra engine has more torque at lower revs. Would I need to use the EFI or could that run on the transit carb? I am in Tooting SW London.
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Post by jonochap on Sept 25, 2014 7:45:30 GMT 1
For a normal application if its a 20 or 205 block makes no real difference unless you're going to be pulling mega revs, going forced induction or putting loads of power through it, 205 is a stronger block but its not going to matter in a camper. Always a useful thing to know
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Post by corktina on Sept 25, 2014 16:43:29 GMT 1
I was of the notion that the RS2000 engine was a standard 2 litre Pinto and an alternative to the uprated but lower capacity 1.6 motors fitted in other sporty escorts.
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Post by muttleymk2 on Sept 25, 2014 19:33:57 GMT 1
Dodgerover has it pretty well covered, you need a torquey engine for a Transit. I would just redo your head with new cam etc. I am in Sutton and would be glad to quote you for the work
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Post by chrisyoung73 on Sept 25, 2014 19:45:04 GMT 1
Sounds magnificent Muttley when can we talk?
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Post by jonochap on Sept 25, 2014 22:21:54 GMT 1
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Post by muttleymk2 on Sept 25, 2014 22:22:40 GMT 1
Sent you PM
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