[socaliscort]

well first i have a 95 escort that is down right now, the engine is shot. I would like to know if i could swap to a 1.8 dohc instead of having 1.9 and what i would have to do, i heard little things have to be changed, but dont know for sure, i would like to know more info before i know my decision. So if anyone out there could help me i would like to know more about it.

 

[Beaverboy]

The 1.9 and the 1.8 are very different engines. It´s apparently a royal PITA to do because of the different trannies, axles, engine mounting points, etc. Apparently, swapping to a later model 2.0 LX engine or a zetec from a ZX2 or focus is much more favorable for the efforterformance ratio.

 

[Jeffescortlx]

If your looking for a cheap and easy swap than pick up a 97 2.0 SPI.
If you really need the extra 17 hp from the 1.8, then you will have to change PCM, wiring harness, tranny, axcels...every thing under the hood.

 

[fasscort]

what all would u need todo a 1.8 to a 97 2.0 and prices

 

[TheBlade]

Same thing, you´re still swapping from the Ford designed set up to a Mazda designed set up...need everything new under the hood.

Turbo: (Slightly-faster-then-shit-scort) :-]

 

[socaliscort]

hey thanks beaverboy, well know i know what im going to do. i want to keep the car for sure, no matter what. I just need to replace the engine. Well i think im going to put back a stock for now till it blows again ill see. hey thanks alot guys.