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2010/02/23 17:33:46 (permalink)
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rebuilding/modding 1300 vs 1600

hello, sorry if this is in the wrong spot!!

ok.... so is it worth the effort doing up the 1300 in a Mk1 Escort or should i go looking for a 1600 to rebuild?? the 1300 in the car at the moment is an unknown until i get it started ( battery is dead, starter solenoid may be cactus ) so i'm just tossing around a few ideas in case it's no good. do they cost just as much as each other to rebuild?

my other thought is if the 1300 is ok, get a 1600 and slowly rebuild/work that then do a swap later.

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    RE: rebuilding/modding 1300 vs 1600 2010/02/23 18:08:29 (permalink)
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    COuldn't give away a 1600 18 months ago - had to scrap it.

    From memory a 1300 high compression engine is not too different in power from a 1600 low comp. Try and track down a high comp 1600.

    Quokka to the rescue...

    Escort 1600 Kent engine, suit rebuild 150 Ono...also have 1600gt intake manifold with 34mm carb also suit rebuild 150 Ono...baldivis

    ESCORT 1300 motor & g/box $300, 1300 GT motor $500, Mk I grilles (2) $250ea, Mk I indicator lenses $50ea, lights $30ea, GT driving light switch $100, 2L twin points dist $70. Wrck. 9448-1480
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    RE: rebuilding/modding 1300 vs 1600 2010/02/23 18:17:37 (permalink)
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    yeah i saw both those adds the other day....

    the Mk1 i used to have had a mild 1600 in it and it went great, put down 65rwhp.... never had or been in a 1300 though...

    cheers for the info
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