Cvh to Zeten engine swap

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 1.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 260 MILES
Hello, I would like to know how if I can straight swap a 1.8 Zetec engine into a 1998 escort 1.4 cvh car? The engine lacks power and I have a black top 1.8 zetec engine.
Thank you
Friday, January 5th, 2018 AT 1:29 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Not without changing a lot of parts. ECM, wiring harness, dash, BCM will all be different. The trans controller and trans itself will be different and may not handle the extra power either.
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Saturday, January 6th, 2018 AT 6:50 PM

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