look away if old fords offend you

[davidfox280585]

heres my little escort project ive had a while
well anyway here goes

[davidfox280585]

[davidfox280585]

what im trying to achieve is this

spec,
1.8zvh(skint version)till i build a 2.1 as im using std rods machined crowns on pistons,
stage 2 head 285t2 cam
ported polished ports,
piper vernier pulley
fiesta rs turbo ofab management
custom mapped piggyback chip from msd on beiges though may need to upgrade them
3 bar map sensor
cossie fuel pressure regulator
pro alloy front mount cooler
stage 2 turbo
full samcos
pipercross foam cone filter
s1 lsd box,
2.5"scorpion with plug for flamer kit installed though not fitting one
chassis,
saff cos rear discs with custom braided hoses,
focus st170 front brakes 300mm
17" rs softlines
koni adjustables all round
fully polybushed throughout
all new bearings through and powdercoated where i can
interior,
standard except pillar mounted ford racing boost gauge
ive had a lot of engine pieces powdercoated,
inc wiper bracket, efi inlet, lifting eyes,throttle cable holder,coil pack holder,thermostat housing,
brake servo mounts,handbrake coupler,all engine mount cases will add pics soon of engine built up ready thanks for reading

[Pistol Pete]

Want!

Nice job done on that.

[comptoncj]

Very nice, Good to see a S1 getting some TLC, ive got a mk2 escort sat in the shed, really should have a go at that soon once my nova porjects are complete!

[db_1.2]

Im sure youll be impressed by the 1.8 zvh. I got one on my FRST, only 165bhp untill i get a -31 actuator, then ill be lookin nearer 200. But it really does go, good job its got LSD, id definatly recomend getting one. Nice job

[davidfox280585]

Very nice, Good to see a S1 getting some TLC, ive got a mk2 escort sat in the shed, really should have a go at that soon once my nova porjects are complete!

cheers guys id rather be working on the escort than your cab but i love my little nova cab strangely enough mines sat there wanting the new head fittig but im batting on with the escort the engine has had a new belt and water pump by the way and a smaller clio 16v oil filter incase you thought i was untidy ,

is the escort a 2 or 4 door matey id love one

[Grey]

Very nice!!! my mate has a mk2 rs2000 in black dont see many of the old rs's about now! out of the mk3 yours is the favy for me!

[davidfox280585]

Im sure youll be impressed by the 1.8 zvh. I got one on my FRST, only 165bhp untill i get a -31 actuator, then ill be lookin nearer 200. But it really does go, good job its got LSD, id definatly recomend getting one. Nice job

well i had a big power 1600cvh made 210bhp at the wheels but i knocked the crank out so swapped everything over to this with a zvh bottom end so looking for about 240ish heres my old s2 on the rollers what i broke for parts for this build

you can hear him building the power up then shut off and chatter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb8cANvHWHs

[comptoncj]

cheers guys id rather be working on the escort than your cab but i love my little nova cab strangely enough mines sat there wanting the new head fittig but im batting on with the escort the engine has had a new belt and water pump by the way and a smaller clio 16v oil filter incase you thought i was untidy ,

is the escort a 2 or 4 door matey id love one

1978 2dr mate, its had a fair bit of welding done, but what one hasn't really, After xmas I may set to doing a few bits to it was thinking a 2ltr zetec on 45s