Hi all,

I'd like to spark a new discussion about the 4-cylinder Ford engines used in the current trad-models. Having almost pinned the Aero-Sports brochure to my bedroom-wall, I can't help thinking of engine modification although I haven't even driven my new Morgan yet.

There is such a vast variety of stuff available to make them go faster from the UK, almost causing a feeling of dizziness.

First of all: what kind of eninges are (precisely) installed to the 4/4 and the +4?
Ford doesn't help to clarify on the matter, as all engines now being called "Duratec". Some of them appear to be of Mazda origin - (From previous experience I'd appreciate this).
From what I learned from Wikipedia, the 2 Liter seems to be rather dated already. For how long you think this powerplant will remain in production?

Just looking at the figures, the 1.6 is almost as quick - is this due to the reduced weight of the 4/4 Sports, or is the engine just so much more "free-revving"?

To bring the +4 somewhat near 200HP, what kind of modification is needed?
- Cams
- Exhaust / Headers / Cat
- Induction / Throttle body
- Chip
Will that do or does the engine have to come apart?

Thanks for clarifying my confusion.

Cheers,
Marian