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Originally Posted by danblack87
Hi there,
I used to drive a bmw 320 rwd, 170bhp. Lots and lots of fun, especially without the traction control.
Okay, so now it looks like I need a sierra, any ideas on where to find a CHEAP one. Having just looked on ebay they are ALL expensive for what they are.
Any ideas fellas?
Many thanks,
Dan.
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The beemer weighs around a ton, maybe a bit more.
A track roadster with a zetec should be around 550kg. Power to weight is much better.
Yes, a Zetec can be mated to a RWD box, but it involves a fair amount of mechanics.
250bhp from a Zetec is seriously expensive.
A genuine 200bhp is expensive.
An ST170 lump with bike throttle bodies, emerald injection etc. puts out around 190bhp. From there, it's head mods, and that starts to cost ££££
If it was for track only, I would go BEC. No reverse box, mega light, can hammer the power on much earlier.
The install for a track BEC would probably be easier than for a Zetec RWD conversion. A lot less parts to source