Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Zetec Maintenance I've been doing some research.

I have discovered that the 1.6L, 1.9L, and 2.0L CVH engines in the 81+ Escorts are virtually identical to the 2.0L Zetec. And also that the 2.0L Zetec will also drop right into a 81+ Escort like it was meant to be there too. Also the 1.8L will fit into the Contour too with little fuss. The 1.8L Turbo in the 323 GTX is the engine except with a turbo. So if you are to cheap to buy Terry's kit or you just can't wait and don't mind a .2L decrease in displacement then the 323 GTX engines fit into the Contour with very little drama. Or you might be able to pull the turbo gear off of a 1.6L Turbo Escort and retrofit it to the Zetec fairly easily. I found out about all of this from the Escort pages at www.escortgt.com Those guys treat the 2.0L Zetec like it was a gift from god! Check it out if you want to, I just thought I'd be nice and pass this info along. I think my next project is going to be a Zetec Powered 91-96 Escort GT with a turbo, I think it sounds like fun.

Remy

PS I spend to much time surfing the internet obviously....

my question would have to be WHY??? why would one want to put in an ancient engine like that? and how common are the early '80's escort gt turbos? just like the rs turbo lynx's. not common. i can see why older escort guys want the zetec, but the early 90's escort gt's had mazda engines in them that really screamed, so i read. they were legitimate mazda powerplants. probably the same engines that were in the early miata's. i find it hard to believe an owner would want to put in the anemic zetec. even the late '80's escort gt's high output 1.9's would outrun a zetec, they were lighter and peppier.

Yeah but would I learned from there the 1.8L in the mazda 323 GTX is the same as the 1.8L in the 90's Escort GTs except turboed. I just think it would be a nice alternative to those that don't have the money to buy a turbo kit or for someone who just can't wait for Terry's kit. I know it's a smaller engine but with the turbo and the lighter weight it might be worth it. I'm not saying I would do it to my 2000 Tour but it isn't that bad for someone with an older Tour. I was just letting people know that might be interested in it.

Remy

Thoughts of a high-revving, turbo'd, destroked 2.0L run through my head. Then I come back to reality....