Hi Tatey,
I'm glad to see your getting interested the engine and what makes it tick, well you don't actually want it to tick
. You must excuse me I've spent most of my working life involved with the development of engines and I do rather forget that not everyone has such knowledge of engines.
The CVH engine would make a good rebuild project for a first timer. I cut my teeth on CVH's and Pinto's during my apprenticeship!
You are correct of course the car should be the way YOU want it I was merely pointing out that cars that are for sale with CVH engines command lower prices as the engine is seen as 'low rent'.
Steve started this tread with a view to tuning the CVH he had.
I just wanted to be sure he realised the cost of tuning it wasn't really justified. just like I can't justify the £1500+ I spent on my Pinto years ago, especially as I haven't used it yet
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As I think I said on the first page - use the CVH to get the car built then upgrade to a zetec or find a pre-95 engine there are plenty about.
BV.