What can you expect from a new 2 litre engine?

I'm looking to rebuild my engine sometime soon, but what performance might I get if it's back to as new stock specs? I really only want it to be able to drive reliably at motorway speeds without thrashing it to death in a couple of years, and it would be good if I could still get at least 22.5 mpg as at present.

Is this possible or will it take a more advanced rebuild?

 

you just need a 6 speed gearbox

 

A new stock 2 litre will put a on your face.

 

My best mpg out a 2.0Fi was while on the back of the AA lorry!

 

you lot

A stock motor won't be a speed demon, but you should easily pull 80mph!!

If you're going to do 70mph on the motorway, then I would suggest an external oil cooler through a thermostatic sandwich plate

 

After a long day at work on Tuesday I did a 30 mile journey M6 m58 at a steady 70-80 outside lane most of the way. 2.0 FI. Mines not new but top end rebuilt by myself with the original parts 18 months ago. I am getting 25-28mpg generally running round (not on Tuesday though)