here we go, big block v's small block (not the normal thread)

[Jonlem]

Without rosejointed stuff? Whatever next????!!

Looked lovely though mate Its annoying looking back on cars you get rid of and wonder why you ever did. Its always a better idea at the time.

Well it had rose jointed tie bar brackets, that must of been the reason

Can't agree more though, I don't even want to think of the cool cars I've had and sold

hmmm a 1976 Mk2 Escort Estate in Beige with 24k on the clock drove like new, had more hidden rot than the titanic but was still the best car as I couldn't go anywhere in it without being stopped and questioned about it, the Police even stopped me once just to have a sit in it

Isn't there a thread on this subject, I'll contribute to that rather than go anymore off topic

[Adam]

Quick car then for what was not a huge spec list....

Hmm, interesting :D

[Jonlem]

I swear by stock xe's, one of the best engines ever, I can't deny that the less weight of the small blocks helps with handling but to get a small block to keep up with a big block costs and if you spent that on a 20xe engine you would have no chance of catching it in any small block.

Depends what floats your boat, that nova was my daily driver for over a year, it had its problems along the way but only self inflicted, 4th limiter into 3rd didn't help, one lean moment on the gas cost me a set of pistons and the head gasket failed after towing Keith back from Germany, trying to race Clio V6's whilst towing probably contributed towards that LOL

[dhdev (Oli)]

hmmm a 1976 Mk2 Escort Estate in Beige

I had a 1979 in white Had sexy dogtooth seat fabric too

[trackdaynova]

that towing journey from Germany to France is something I'll never forget

[Jonlem]

I had a 1979 in white Had sexy dogtooth seat fabric too

How do I give rep, you deserve it for that

Mine had red leather...ette interior, mmmm nice

[Jonlem]

that towing journey from Germany to France is something I'll never forget

You and me both, what a adventure

[dhdev (Oli)]

Seeing as this thread is way off topic anyway...



Handling was amazing, loads of body roll, but generated soooo much mechanical grip!

[Jonlem]

Looks a lot minter than mine !

[dhdev (Oli)]

It wasn't