PERFORMANCE CVH
Because of CNC machining commitments we are now unable to undertake any engine work, these pages remain for information purposes only.  But - we will be happy to find someone to help with your job, please phone or e-mail if you need a recommendation.

We produce a range of increased capacity performance Ford CVH short engines that are tailored to suit each individual application. These engines offer a significant torque and power increase and start at a similar price to that of a mildly tuned standard capacity unit. For example:

1800 CVH XR2, XR3 etc. - an instant increase that only extra capacity can give, now available in semi-built kit form. A short motor ready to accept all 1.6 components including the Lean-Burn or Hemi head (once it has been suitably machined for the correct compression ratio) is available at £. All you’ll need to complete the job is a full gasket set with head bolts & timing belt, and enough technical know-how to assemble the ancillaries – full technical help is available over the phone.

1800 CVH RS Turbo - watch out for Ben Birch's new engine in Performance Ford Magazine. As above, a short motor for home assembly starts at £, please phone for more details (contact details here).  Ian Rollings recently purchased an 1800 short motor for his Escort RST and did all the assembly himself, with good results. A rolling road session showed 194bhp and 242lb/ft torque.  Spec includes standard head, Piper 285T2 cam with vernier pulley, Turbo Technics stage 1 hybrid turbo with 34 actuator & GRS intercooler, running at 15psi boost. Nice. Ian’s now looking for 220bhp - I’ll keep you informed.  If you're building your own turbo conversion we can help you achieve the correct compression ratio, either with a Decompression Plate or by CNC Machining to the combustion chamber.

2.0 Litre CVH naturally aspirated – short motor from £. Although this is the most expensive version of the CVH, it is the most satisfying!  As with the smaller versions this is a direct transplant for your existing 1600.

These units are based on a sturdier, more rigid block (American tall-block/Sierra) than the stock 1600, and are available in any combination of front or rear wheel drive, carburettor, K & KE Jetronic and Electronic Fuel Injection.  All are available in semi-built kit form, all parts are available to complete the job, with full technical help by phone should you need it.

Built for direct bolt-in transplant,  i.e. - all dipsticks, mountings, filters etc will be in the correct place, all ancillary components fit with no modifications - no messing!  Although all of these units are available in various stages of tune, the original starting points are identical. A bit of forward thinking pays dividends here – decide what spec you’d ultimately like, and let me build the bottom end to suit that spec. Fit it with a standard head & cam, and worry about the rest as more time & funds become available. You’ll still get a nice performance increase, but with the satisfaction of knowing that greater power outputs can be achieved later.

Performance Ford Magazine journalist Ben Birch had a Ferriday 1800 CVH in his XR2 for some time, and was pleased with the 137 BHP at the wheels (155 flywheel) that it developed through a single carb!  Ben is in the process of building a Fiesta from scratch exactly the way he wants it (RWD), and will be cataloguing both the car & engine build each month in Performance Ford magazine. This time he’s going for a Ferriday 1800 turbo engine with Cosworth management, custom Accralite pistons, Farndon rods, & R.E.C. valves. Should be interesting…  Update - Ben's project didn't get finished, but the engine now has a new owner.  We're staying in touch & will put more info on how the engine performs as it becomes available.

CVH Solid Lifters - our own design of CVH Solid Lifter Cam Kits

Cylinder Heads - modified for increased performance