best engine to use ???

[mike_hunt]

hi people,
Nice forum you got here. Im new and just at the planning stage of designing my first ever kit car. I have the book and it looks kinda easy ish. Or shoud i say it gives loads of information to make it seem easy so well done to chris, and my girlfriend now hates you as she now knows ill spend all my free time in the garage lol.

Anyways ive got a question.
What is the best engine to use ... I dont want to go above 1.8, but would love a 1.6 to start with. Then upgrade at a later date to a 2.0l.

Any help you can provide will greatly welcome. Thanks in advance
Mike

[HandyAndy]

Hi Mike,
welcome to the forum

i,m using the 1.8cvh engine for the first year on the road then plan on installing a 2ltr zetec.

if you use a 1.6pinto first then go to a zetec please be aware that the exhaust outlet is on different sides which would mean re working your side panels etc.

cvh = passenger side exit
zetec = passenger side exit

pinto = drivers side exit.

hope this helps a little with your choice of engine.

cheers
andy