Ford Cyl. head ?????

[bobr19]

Need to know if a 1.9 Escort cyl head will interchange with a 1.6 Escort--the 1.6 is carb[1984]. the 1.9 is EFI [1990], will use all the carb set-up on the EFI head if possible--need to know before I pull the head at the wrecking yard in this cold :confused: weather---Thanks Bob

[22mopar]

will kinda work but you may run into problems with compression ratio and bolt up for the intake/exhaust

[turbovanman²]

Pretty sure thats a no.

[mech1nxh]

had to dig up some old info...
if its a hemi comb chamber it is a direct bolt on,
just remove the fuel pump block off plate on the 90

http://www.feoa.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=8773

[boost geek]

Throw that Escort engine away and put a 2.3 HSC from Tempo. Will bolt to the bellhousing, and if you have a factory header on the 1.6/1.9, your downpipe will bolt onto the 2.3. Done this swap a few times, once in my 86 GT. I used the original 1.9 computer, injectors, had to modify the front motor mount a bit, and modify the injector harness a bit also. That car run consistent 16.8 - 16.9 in the quarter at 80 mph. Seems slow now but was a second faster than any other stock Escort at the track. Also, with the cast iron head, in block cam, no more problems!

[WickedShelby88]

I'm with you there. Thats a good engine combo.. I always liked the escorts. They were cheap good on gas and could take a beating!

[bobr19]

Throw that Escort engine away and put a 2.3 HSC from Tempo. Will bolt to the bellhousing, and if you have a factory header on the 1.6/1.9, your downpipe will bolt onto the 2.3. Done this swap a few times, once in my 86 GT. I used the original 1.9 computer, injectors, had to modify the front motor mount a bit, and modify the injector harness a bit also. That car run consistent 16.8 - 16.9 in the quarter at 80 mph. Seems slow now but was a second faster than any other stock Escort at the track. Also, with the cast iron head, in block cam, no more problems!

Hey Thanks--I can't believe it but I happen to have a 2.3 from a wrecked 95 Ranger--Will look into the swap---Thanks to all who have replied---Bob

[boost geek]

Hey Thanks--I can't believe it but I happen to have a 2.3 from a wrecked 95 Ranger--Will look into the swap---Thanks to all who have replied---Bob

That ranger engine is an over head cammer, has a different bell housing bolt pattern.:(

[bobr19]

That ranger engine is an over head cammer, has a different bell housing bolt pattern.:(

Dang:mad: --well I'll find something---mech1nxh that link is nothing but pure :thumb: gold to the 1.6---1.9 Ford crowd--Thanks all my questions answered---Bob

[mech1nxh]

bobr19...
happy to help...
if you cant find a good head p/m me I have a couple, help me out with
shipping , thats it.....I just wish Ma Mopar would have built a cross flow
hemi head for a I4......DAMN that would have been a beast....

oh..further qualification, an 8v cross flow Hemi I4.....even though
16v pentroof is a good thing

[boost geek]

Iv'e just been informed that the 2.0, 2.3 have the same bellhousing pattern. If I knew that 10 years ago, I would have put an over head cammer in my GT.

[bobr19]

Iv'e just been informed that the 2.0, 2.3 have the same bellhousing pattern. If I knew that 10 years ago, I would have put an over head cammer in my GT.

So that 2.3 Ranger engine might just accidently bolt to the 1.6, 1.9 bellhousing?:eyebrows: Bob

[boost geek]

So that 2.3 Ranger engine might just accidently bolt to the 1.6, 1.9 bellhousing?:eyebrows: Bob

Supposedly it will, but the 2.3 ohc is longer, will interfere with the frame rail on the one side... pm 22mopar for more info...