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new fiesta owner looking for help

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howdy folks,
Like the title says new fiesta enthusiast here! loving this car so much i went ham upgrading it. Now also thinking that doing all this work to a stock 1.6 with 150k miles is not such a good idea.....
so this thread id love to here you guys discuss building a motor with me ( a Novus mechanic ). anyone know how i start the process... where I can buy a reinforced head? basically a discussion of the whole process i think would be really cool i will be turning to this thread to help and looking into all your suggestions.
thanks,
Dan
 


anxiouz

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These are stout little engines that can reliably handle a lot even with higher mileage. Do you have big goals or just interested as a precaution or fun project? If you haven't done the timing belt yet that needs to be first on your list at that mileage though.
 


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Rods, pistons and bearings are pretty stout. Where this little engine faulters most often is cylinder liners warping, causing headgasket failure.It could result in cracked liners as well. I know from experience unfortunately.

Here is a more thorough walkthrough of the engine:
https://dsportmag.com/the-tech/ford-ecoboost-1-6l-analysis-turbocharged-direct-injection-ccvtc/

Most people build the engine with forged rods and pistons, me included. A good set of rod and and crank bearings and a stock head. Added with the litte metal slits to put between the cylinders at their weakest point and you should be good for at least 280hp wheel.
 


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