What can be realistically achieved with a Duratec 1.8 engine? I've still got the 08 1.8 MX5 engine (125bhp in the car) and box lying around and may just bung it into the Quantum as I want it ready for the start of summer.

So assuming a set of TB's and a half-decent cam swap... is 150bhp achievable?

I would have thought 150bhp would be fairly easy with that engine!!

should be, you would get 150 on a 1.8 zetec with out cams.

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Originally posted by big_wasa
should be, you would get 150 on a 1.8 zetec with out cams.

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Yep, and the same tuning parts with fit other than pistons.

The cams will go in, but std pistons may need pocketing as the normal aftermarket ones wont fit (different bore). I reckon you would get at least 150bhp just with throttle bodies.

would it not be cheaper to sell the 1.8 and get a 2.0 then you've got your 150bhp with more to come?

Yup... but no-one wants the 1.8 MX5 engine and 5 speed-box that I have just now, so stuck with it until I find a buyer

Cheapest around (the only other similar package is sitting at £1499 just now ).

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