I don't know too much about Ford engine conversions, however I have heard a 2.0 litre Mondeo engine will work! You can try many engines across the Ford range. An Escort might be a good donor. What kind of power are you looking for?
Have you looked at the Fiesta 1600cc engine. These are pretty simple swaps by all accounts. It is a shame the KA only came with the one engine option although ford did do a tuning package with fast road cams and suspension tweaks.
I don't know too much about Ford engine conversions, however I have heard a 2.0 litre Mondeo engine will work! You can try many engines across the Ford range. An Escort might be a good donor. What kind of power are you looking for?
Have you looked at the Fiesta 1600cc engine. These are pretty simple swaps by all accounts. It is a shame the KA only came with the one engine option although ford did do a tuning package with fast road cams and suspension tweaks.
You may as well go for the 16 valve as these tune up better and have more power. You might get a 2.0 Pinto to fit as they are quite simple blocks but you should be better off doing the 1.6 I've seen this done a few times and the end result is really good.
I bet you dream of gettin a Focus RS engine to fit! That would be one quick car......... with major traction issues