To soothe the brows of the simmering purists, we should point out right from the off that we bloody love the Fiesta ST150. It’s a brilliant little car, so much fun to drive and with bags of potential, both mechanically and aesthetically. Indeed, it really feels like the Mk6’s time has arrived on the modding scene (and we’re planning a dedicated Mk6 Fiesta issue of the mag in the springtime) – and the core of the ST150’s appeal has always been its fabulously entertaining 2.0-litre Duratec motor. If you’re careful to keep an eye on the oil level – because they do like a drink – they can be pretty robust, and they’ve got a whole lot of heart.
You don’t have to tell this to Fraser Skene. The owner and creator of this extraordinary Mk6, he’s a proud flag-bearer for the ST150. He loves the things as much as we do. So how on earth did he arrive at the decision of chucking that Duratec in the bin and swapping in a Honda motor, of all
