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2011/12/31 13:02:00

RS 2000

RS 2000 - SR20DET

Hi,
I have been on the site for a while now but as my car is now finished enough to drive around I thought I'd post it up in this section. I'll start with a bit of history on the car. I owned 4 other escorts in the past but I held onto this one.
It is a 1979 RS 2000 that I bought in 1999, it then got a quick respray as it came with a white nose cone and the rest of the paint was pretty tired also. It had a mild pinto consisting of a unknow grind cam,extractors, 2.5' exhaust, filter and 5 speed gbox. I drove it around and had some fun till the end of 2000 when it was parked and stored in the shed. I had plans to restore the car and inject and turbocharge the pinto one day. The car got stripped and some body work happend in 2001 but  due to lack of time and funds my RS was left stored for a few years. It all got kick started again when in 2006 i got given an SR long motor in parts that the previous owner stripped down( broke the ring lands on one piston when it was in his 200sx) but he just ended up going with a second hand replacement motor. Well the rest was history..... The SR got fully reconditioned with forged pistons etc. and installed into the esky. I also aquired everything to complete the conversion and dummy fited it all and started work on the body once again but wasn't long before time became an issue again and a lot of time passed without much happening. Having been busy with family, working a lot and being sidetracked with other toys in mid 2010 i decided to get a friend to finish body and paint it (otherwise it was never going to happen). The car was painted and back in my shed in dec. 2010, so having had all the conversion sorted  a few years back, it was just a matter of putting it all back together. All the work was done by me except for odd machine shop jobs and final paint. Project is ongoing and there is still plans and things to do, but for now it is very much in usable state and a lot of fun to drive.

BODY, SUSPENSION AND BRAKES:
2 Pac BMW/MINI - Chilli/Solar red
15X7 Performance superlites
Toyo R1R 195/50 tyres
Industrial 190lb lowered front springs with GT-Gas inserts
4 leaf van rear springs and GT-gas shocks
RS 22mm front swaybar and new tca's
Polyurethane bushes throughout
Adjustable pedal box with 5/8 master cylinders
260mm front rotors and Volvo 4 pot calipers
260mm rear rotors and R31 calipers
Bendix Ultimate front and rear pads
Braided Brake & clutch lines throughout

ENGINE AND DRIVELINE:

S15 SR20DET VCT
ACL RACE Series Forged pistons
ACL RACE Series Bearings
Stainless steel exhaust manifold
Garrett GT2560R Turbo
Nismo 555cc injectors
Bosch 044 fuel pump with surge tank and lift pump
Speedflow push lock fittings and hoses
Speedflow 3/8 aluminium delivery and retun fuel lines
Custom split dump pipe
Custom 3inch exhaust
450x300x76 Intercooler
2.5 inch intercooler piping
Nissan SR 5 speed gearbox
Exedy HDCB clutch
Borg Warner 4 pinion LSD diff
Custom 28 Spline Currie Billet axles
Custom Tailshaft
Haltech E8 controlling everything (vct,idle,02,boost,fan etc etc)
AEM wideband O2 controller/gauge integrated with Haltech for tuning and data logging
K&N air filter

INTERIOR:

Retrimmed RS front and rear seats
RS steering wheel
RS Dash
Original RS door trims
Black roof lining
Autometer gauges in ashtray area

Here are some pics as it is now

1979 RS 2000 - SR20DET
http://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/tm.aspx?m=48366
PERFORMANCE AUTO & DYNO
https://www.facebook.com/PerformanceAutoDyno/
https://www.performanceautodyno.com.au/

168 comments Leave a comment

Paul Dunstan

Great to finally see some images on here of your RS - it looks this good in the flesh too

2011/12/31 14:35:06

sundowner

love it, another quality escort in SA good too see, and all hidden under the stock looking rs shell
who did your diff?
can i see some interior pics?
are he pics taken on river road it looks so familiar i ride my bike along there fairly often

2012/01/01 00:12:06

Ford_Escort

Looks Great !!
Looks so standard

2012/01/01 12:42:55

Phil

Looks great!! And a serious set of specs too!
Cheers,
Phil.

2012/01/01 13:14:45

RS 2000

Thanks guys,
Sundowner- The diff housing was shortened by engineering mob (didnt have time to make a jig etc) and I did all of the diff internals and setting up. Regarding pic location I think you are onto it, it was patapinda road not far from river road intersection.

Interior is unfinished as I thought to leave it till last. Still got to do the ashtray/gauge area, dashpad and few other bits and pieces but I'll post up a few pics of how it is at the moment.

Cheers

2012/01/01 16:20:34

sundowner

love it, cant wait too see it in the flesh, there are some quality SA cars at the moment, good too see,
I think SR20's are gunna outweigh the old pintos over here

2012/01/01 17:20:52

peelyrs

Looks fantastic , might need to catch up one day and have a look so I can see we're bits go. Once up and running we could have a pair of red SR2000 hitting the streets.

2012/01/02 09:25:49

4130hugh

fantastic work! the trimmed seats with RS is iceing on the cake!
hope to see and hear it in the flesh!

2012/01/02 12:39:27

krt10

looks awsome mate. love how stock it appears. would love to see it in the flesh.
appears to be a few sr eskys popping up in sa lately

2012/01/02 13:02:21

v8GT

talk about a sleeper... this thing would be nuts

2012/01/06 11:22:12

maxrs

Very nice.
Credit to you.

2012/01/06 22:58:55

RS 2000

Thank you guys, small update i have been getting the car ready for a dyno session to finish mapping of higher load areas and get as much power as the turbo allows

. I was also getting way too much fuel smell in the car so I have changed the fuel hoses in the boot to petrol compatible lowest permeation hose available, and so far it has been great no more getting high on petrol for me

.Since the last dyno session I upgraded the fuel pump to Bosch 044 which induced a couple small issues, The base fuel pressure went up 4psi and 044 was much noisier than my other pump. I could have easily tuned around the slight pressure increase, in fact close loop 02 had taken care of it anyway I still wanted to try and reduce the noise of the pump. So after a bit of testing I decided to add a 2 speed(lo/hi) fuel pump control, and now I can barely hear the pumps and the fuel pressure is back to normal base pressure this should also heat the fuel less and probably make the pump last longer as it is running at much lower rpm.

Here is a pic of new hoses

Here is a dyno graph from the engine run in/initial tune session, running wastgate spring pressure boost of 6psi but overcomes to just under 10 psi in the top end.

2012/01/11 10:52:45

Paul Dunstan

Hi
Seeing the boot I remember i was supposed to get you some information

Below is a reslient mount used to support electrical enclosures on the Cummins gensets at work and as it's very plyable and would be the ideal size to use when mounting fuel pumps etc.
They have a 5/16 UNC blind thread each end and I recon they're <$15ea.

2012/01/11 13:09:58

sundowner

recon that 170rwkw would be just spot on in an escort, well done.. cant wait too see this in the flesh

2012/01/11 21:18:52

RS 2000

Thanks Paul,
Sundowner, it goes well as it is but there is more coming

. I am going back on the dyno on tuesday if all goes well, I say that because last night I had a little mishap and killed one of the drivers in the ecu

, I should see replacement one tomorrow and hopefully it will all be ready by the end of the weekend.

Zapped driver

Cheers

2012/01/12 22:41:53

RS 2000

Well as per usual next day delivery promise by online store hasn't happened and my replacement ecu driver didn't get to me on friday. Ater a bit of testing of the ecu board I worked out that there is a few spare drivers on the board normally used in E11 ecu so I was able to remove one of those and replace the one I zapped earlier, and now it is all good to go for tuesday. I've just been for a drive to make sure that there is no issues on tuesday,and it went well it loved the 20 deg. temps. Spanked this wrx while I was out, (Whats in it? 2lt turb. Is that all!!!!)

I'm very keen to get back on the dyno and finish the tune, I'll keep you posted...

cheers

Dropped in the servo on the way back and took a shot with my phone

Cheers

2012/01/16 00:23:34

barney

mate thats looks bloody awesome! top work...its seeing builds like this that gives me a bit of insperation to get going on mine!

ha ha ha would of loved to see the guys face in the rex!

2012/01/16 07:22:21

krt10

looks beautiful mate. no one would suspect a thing

2012/01/16 20:59:44

RS 2000

Hi,
My dyno session yesterday was cut short due to wastgate being held open in the top end. Its a combination of standard (soft) 5psi wastegate actuator and pre turbo exhaust backpressure. I did manage do to some mapping up top but it will need to be finished later. I do have a brand new 12-14 psi adjustable actuator (Garrett 480009-6) to put on, just need to find time to do it. It made 196rwkw @12.5psi. As soon as boost is sorted I'll go back on dyno to finally finish.

Here is the latest dyno graph, boost control solenoid is at 100% duty cycle from 110km/h (disregard boost oscillating, as that is just incorrect closed loop boost control settings, there was no point wasting time as it will need re setting with new actuator)
Cheers

2012/01/18 12:03:04

RS 2000

Hi all, haven't done a lot on the car lately as I have been too busy driving it

. I did manage to sort out the boost issues by changing the actuator and fixing a small boost leak. It now builds boost so fast there is no lag at all and holds steady boost to rev limiter. It made 204rwkw on 14.5 psi, I havent got a dyno printout on my computer at the moment but I was planing to go back on the dyno and try another couple of psi now that the weather is cooler, so I will post that one once done.
I also managed to fit the gauges in the ashtray area and finish a few other small bits and pieces all in time for Small Ford Show. It was great fun cruising up to Birdwood with a few other forum members and catching up with some others while at the show. The weather held up also which was a bonus.
Here is a pic of the new gauges

Here are some pics of the show

2012/05/05 22:02:21

RS 2000

Here is a few pics of the cruise to Birdwood

This one is a snapshot from in car camera footage

2012/05/05 22:16:33

Matt75

Awesome mate,

No brake leaks?

Matt

2012/05/05 23:22:56

2lt_Scort

I think the footage shows me pulling away from you at an alarming rate? Or do I have that around the wrong way?

Maybe I was in reverse after all... at least that's how it felt.

In all seriousness though very nice car and was very impressed how smooth it is both on and off the go pedal.

Rhys

2012/05/06 09:40:01

sundowner

agreed, cant wait to spend some time cruising and getting my doors blown off by this neat rs

2012/05/06 10:45:04

The Other Half

I didn't think your car was up and running Rhys?...

2012/05/06 13:27:56

sundowner

rhys has more than one car nathan

2012/05/06 16:04:43

The Other Half

How many in the yard now? :) Sorry for the thread drift

2012/05/06 16:40:50

RS 2000

Matt, brakes are awesome except for this volvo caliper manifold splitter some c..t sold me, it f...ing leaked something chronic....

.....Nah mate brakes are all good I am actually impressed BUT we'll see how they come up with the brake fade test for the engineers report.
Rhys,

cheers mate. I like the little vid, I watched it a few times but the most interesting thing was the sound at full noise....it sounds a lot different compared to when you are in the car.
Glen, same here looking forward to some cruising with you guys....next summer????cheers mate! A bit of a catch up sometime soon wouldnt go astray, speak to you guys soon
Nathan, all good , I let Rhys respond about his fleet who knows whats in the pipeline

Cheers

2012/05/07 21:27:04

2lt_Scort

The Other Half

How many in the yard now? :) Sorry for the thread drift

Nathan,
The blue one you know, a Green one (link in my signature) and a Mk1.

Rhys

2012/05/07 22:13:25

Matt75

Lol, why does everyone call me a c&^t?

Matt

2012/05/08 08:56:21

krt10

i watched the video a few times too. impressive stuff
will defiantly have to go for a run sometime. hurry up and finish the van glenn

2012/05/09 18:09:23

sundowner

im hurrying
but off too uk in sept for a month, so no more spending till then

2012/05/09 19:47:33

RS 2000

Matt, There there, you know we love you really.... Hey I didnt bother with that ecu as engineer reckons that we should be able to pass an aftermarket ecu, which I am stoked about.

, so thanks anyway

Krt10, I reckon Glenn is slack and he should definately hurry up

Glenn, Are you bringing us some parts back????

2012/05/09 22:39:22

krt10

haha yeah defanitly slack

i love the picture you put up of my blue esky. somthing about a flat front and a rs in the same shot. i like it

2012/05/09 23:27:04

RS 2000

krt10

haha yeah defanitly slack

i love the picture you put up of my blue esky. somthing about a flat front and a rs in the same shot. i like it

Yea I like that pic thats why I put it up, Hopefully a lot more of those types of pics this coming summer
Maybe we'll try and get together and go for regular cruises, just need few more boys to finish their toys.

On another note I decided to get the car fully engineered now, being a street car I want it to be 100% legal on the road.
I just started the process of engineering, I applied for all the mods on the car and have received what is known in SA as Statement of requirements(SoR) stating itemised things the car has to comply/be tested for.
From here my engineer has to do relavant tests compile the report and I have to present the car for inspection to Regency to check that the car complies with set out requirements etc etc.

When I take the car to Regency they will also be doing full roadworthy.So far the only issues with the car were minor stuff such as speedo to be working and within 10% accurate, washers, vented battery box and some of the bolts needed to be upgraded to specific tensile grade. Overall engineer is very happy with the car.

2012/06/14 09:54:55

Paul Dunstan

Do you need to run the car through the IM240 emmissions test due to an aftermarket ECU?

2012/06/14 10:43:50

Matt75

How'd it go on the brake fade test?

Matt

2012/06/14 14:24:41

RS 2000

Paul Dunstan

Do you need to run the car through the IM240 emmissions test due to an aftermarket ECU?

Hi Paul,
Interestingly there is no mention of im240 at this stage, so far they only request mr853 vehicle emission test report.

2012/06/14 19:09:25

RS 2000

Matt,

The full brake test and the lane change tests which are done together have now been postponed 3 times due to wet weather.

I am glad as I wasn't 100% happy with the brake bias as with both f&r .625 master cyls I was getting too much rear bias causing rears to lock first. Sure enough I tested bias at 55/45%.So this week I ended up getting a .7 master for the rears which will hopefully be enough to fix the bias so the rears don't lock before fronts.

2012/06/14 22:42:49

Paul Dunstan

Looking at that report I'm thinking that is the evidence of the actual IM240 emissions test.
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/pdfs/personal_transport/light_vehicles_pdfs/MR_853_Vehicle_Emission_Test_Report.pdf

2012/06/14 22:50:16

Matt75

Hey Mate,

Hope it works out for you. How did you work out the bias percentages?

I was told to go for 0.625 front & 0.750 rears if that helps as I'm running the same brake set up as you.

Cheers

Matt

2012/06/15 08:53:53

RS 2000

Paul Dunstan

Looking at that report I'm thinking that is the evidence of the actual IM240 emissions test.
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/pdfs/personal_transport/light_vehicles_pdfs/MR_853_Vehicle_Emission_Test_Report.pdf

No not at all. Im 240 is a 240 second (hence the name) dyno drive cycle emissions test whereas MR853 is a static idle speed emissions test.
I have probably performed and signed off close to100 mr853's over the last few years. Mr853 only really picks up bad idle polutants such as badly tuned and cammed up engines.
If the engine is tuned right there won't be problems passing im240. I have tuned cars that didnt run any closed loop O2 and have easily passed im240. There is a lot of tuning cowboys out there and the mentality is as long as its all good at WOT she'll be right.

Cheers
Cheers

2012/06/17 18:43:06

RS 2000

Matt75

Hey Mate,

Hope it works out for you. How did you work out the bias percentages?

I was told to go for 0.625 front & 0.750 rears if that helps as I'm running the same brake set up as you.

Cheers

Matt

Matt,
The bias was checked on a brake tester that calculates brake distribution front to rear and also the difference between left and right on each axle.
Regarding m/c sizes, I will report back on how it all turns out....
I dont think I will do brake test this week either as the weather is no good all week.

Cheers

2012/06/17 20:13:54

Paul Dunstan

RS 2000

Paul Dunstan

Looking at that report I'm thinking that is the evidence of the actual IM240 emissions test.
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/pdfs/personal_transport/light_vehicles_pdfs/MR_853_Vehicle_Emission_Test_Report.pdf

No not at all. Im 240 is a 240 second (hence the name) dyno drive cycle emissions test whereas MR853 is a static idle speed emissions test.
I have probably performed and signed off close to100 mr853's over the last few years. Mr853 only really picks up bad idle polutants such as badly tuned and cammed up engines.
If the engine is tuned right there won't be problems passing im240. I have tuned cars that didnt run any closed loop O2 and have easily passed im240. There is a lot of tuning cowboys out there and the mentality is as long as its all good at WOT she'll be right.

Cheers
Cheers

Ah, OK - thanks for clarifying.
Speaking to the same Engineer you've been in contact with has indicated I require the IM240 maybe because I'm running aftermarket ECU and intake - you're running stock intake?

2012/06/17 21:20:29

esc-078

Looking at the under bonnet pic on the last page, I'd say it's definitely a OEM S14/15 intake.

But I hope that's not a OEM Escort radiator. No where near good enough to keep the SR cool even in daily bumper to bumper traffic.

2012/06/18 21:26:41

RS 2000

Paul Dunstan

RS 2000

Paul Dunstan

Looking at that report I'm thinking that is the evidence of the actual IM240 emissions test.
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/pdfs/personal_transport/light_vehicles_pdfs/MR_853_Vehicle_Emission_Test_Report.pdf

No not at all. Im 240 is a 240 second (hence the name) dyno drive cycle emissions test whereas MR853 is a static idle speed emissions test.
I have probably performed and signed off close to100 mr853's over the last few years. Mr853 only really picks up bad idle polutants such as badly tuned and cammed up engines.
If the engine is tuned right there won't be problems passing im240. I have tuned cars that didnt run any closed loop O2 and have easily passed im240. There is a lot of tuning cowboys out there and the mentality is as long as its all good at WOT she'll be right.

Cheers
Cheers

Ah, OK - thanks for clarifying.
Speaking to the same Engineer you've been in contact with has indicated I require the IM240 maybe because I'm running aftermarket ECU and intake - you're running stock intake?

Paul,
Aftermarket inlet manifold might be considered engine modification and thus require im240, I am running standard inlet manifold.

2012/06/19 22:18:40

RS 2000

esc-078

But I hope that's not a OEM Escort radiator. No where near good enough to keep the SR cool even in daily bumper to bumper traffic.

It sure is stock 2lt rad. I have been running it for last 15 months and have had no issues at all, and thats including summer temps and all sorts of driving

.

Cheers

2012/06/19 22:43:07

Paul Dunstan

Yep, I spoke to Bell Auto today regarding tuning for IM240 and he said it's a little trial and error but it should be achievable.

I can only hope they're still around come time to tune it

2012/06/19 23:34:29

RS 2000

Paul Dunstan

Yep, I spoke to Bell Auto today regarding tuning for IM240 and he said it's a little trial and error but it should be achievable.

I can only hope they're still around come time to tune it

Paul,
I know Stephen (owner of Bells auto) personally, he is a good bloke. As I said earlier should be fine passing im240 but the mapping will have to be spot on. if you have any questions regarding all that feel free to pm me.

2012/06/20 22:09:35

esc-078

RS 2000
It sure is stock 2lt rad. I have been running it for last 15 months and have had no issues at all, and thats including summer temps and all sorts of driving.

Cheers

Wow! Unbelievable.
You sure the temp gauge and sensors are a match and functioning correctly?

2012/06/21 10:33:27

RS 2000

esc-078

RS 2000
It sure is stock 2lt rad. I have been running it for last 15 months and have had no issues at all, and thats including summer temps and all sorts of driving.

Cheers

Wow! Unbelievable.
You sure the temp gauge and sensors are a match and functioning correctly?

Hahaha, temp is reading correctly,it is running my pinto temp sender. Temps were confirmed through Haltech data showing actual temp,and yes Haltech is correctly calibrated for apropriate Bosch sensor used. I also checked it with an IR temp gun.

I managed to get a few things done in regards to preping the car for Regency.
I now have factory speedo working with Sr gearbox, although showing slightly higher (Adr requires it to be within 10%), it is in spec as far as complying with ADR is concerned. I have a few ways of getting it spot on but for now its all good.
I fitted sealed and externaly vented battery box, and also upgraded fuel system mounting bolts to a specific high tensile grade to keep engineer happy.
After fitting a 0.7 rear master cyl, brake bias is now spot on and ready for the Brake test.

To retain the surge tank, pumps,fuel hoses etc in the boot it all has to be contained within a sealed vapour proof compartment that is externally vented.

So I am looking into that at the moment, I'll probably go with a simple ally box with a bolt on top or front to allow for inspection/maintenance, and an extra bulkhead fitting acting as a external vent. Although a bit of a pain having to organise this vapour proof box, its probably a good thing should there ever be a fuel leak. It will however make my "fancy"low permeation fuel hoses obsolete.

Cheers

2012/06/25 20:55:02

Paul Dunstan

Excellent!!
Whens the big day?
I'm thinking of building an integrated surge tank in the front end of the standard tank to avoid having the fuel system inside the car. That way I'll only have a single pressure pump and negate the lift pump.

2012/06/25 23:50:49

754door

Can anyone confirm that bias adjustable brakes can be legally engineered and are legal for street use ?

2012/07/04 20:44:33

Paul Dunstan

Hi
The short answer is yes.
You'll need to discuss your specific requirements with an engineer.

2012/07/04 21:37:36

2lt_Scort

I had my car passed at the SA full vehicle inspection with an adjustable pedal box fitted.

Rhys

754door

Can anyone confirm that bias adjustable brakes can be legally engineered and are legal for street use ?

2012/07/05 07:37:23

754door

Can you reach the adjustment knob while sitting in the drivers seat ?

2012/07/05 22:08:32

2lt_Scort

I only have it fitted when going out to the track and then yes it can be reached from seat.

Rhys

754door

Can you reach the adjustment knob while sitting in the drivers seat ?

2012/07/05 22:59:52

RS 2000

After a long wait and few cancellations, MR132 brake system test and MR807 lane change manoeuvre test finally happened.....The RS passed both tests easily.

Both engineers were impressed on the day how well the brakes worked.

All I have is a few minor things to sort out and its ready for Regency inspection.

Cheers

2012/07/09 19:00:19

Paul Dunstan

Fantastic news!
One step closer .......

2012/07/09 22:30:33

Matt75

Great stuff. What does the MR807 lane change manoeuvre test entail?

Matt

2012/07/10 10:10:29

RS 2000

Matt75

Great stuff. What does the MR807 lane change manoeuvre test entail?

Matt

Hi Matt,
It is a test used "to determine the road holding ability and handling characteristicsof a vehicle". Basically car gets driven from the initial lane to another parrallel lane and then back to original lane.The lanes are fixed length and position, only width of lanes varies slightly dependant on vehicle width. Looks simple enough but it gets a bit challenging due to test speed being 110km/h and extra 270kg added to vehicle for the second test.

Here is a snapshot from onboard camera.

2012/07/10 11:09:41

RS 2000

link to the test procedures pdf
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/pdfs/personal_transport/light_vehicles_pdfs/lanechange.pdf

2012/07/10 11:12:04

sundowner

looks like top gear test track

2012/07/10 11:21:09

Matt75

Cool,

Do you get extra points if you get it sideways?

Matt

2012/07/10 12:29:44

krt10

that runway looks very familiar Davor. i was there Monday for the same thing

2012/08/08 18:09:12

Andrew

Amazing car mate.. looks stunning. I like the stock looking exterior with tastefull wheels, nice ride height. Even the glass looks great haha.
Must shock a few people off the line?

Andrew

2012/08/08 18:48:52

esc-078

RS 2000I now have factory speedo working with Sr gearbox, although showing slightly higher (Adr requires it to be within 10%), it is in spec as far as complying with ADR is concerned. I have a few ways of getting it spot on but for now its all good.

Interested to know how you managed to get it working. SR box has electric sender if I'm not mistaken. What parts did you use to get the Escort cable speedo working?

2012/08/08 20:54:44

RS 2000

Matt75

Cool,

Do you get extra points if you get it sideways?

Matt

No, I think that would probably loose you points, would look good tho for a second or two before you knock all the cones over.

2012/08/08 21:16:50

RS 2000

krt10

that runway looks very familiar Davor. i was there Monday for the same thing

Hey Scott,
Nice one, which esky did you take there and dare I say everything went well?

cheers

2012/08/08 21:18:24

RS 2000

Andrew

Amazing car mate.. looks stunning. I like the stock looking exterior with tastefull wheels, nice ride height. Even the glass looks great haha.
Must shock a few people off the line?

Andrew

Thanks Andrew, It does suprise everyone as it looks stock and is quiet...until I hit the loud pedal.

esc-078

RS 2000I now have factory speedo working with Sr gearbox, although showing slightly higher (Adr requires it to be within 10%), it is in spec as far as complying with ADR is concerned. I have a few ways of getting it spot on but for now its all good.

Interested to know how you managed to get it working. SR box has electric sender if I'm not mistaken. What parts did you use to get the Escort cable speedo working?

Yes stock SR speedo sensor is electric, but I used mechanical speedo drive and custom speedo cable to get it working.

here is a pic of the 2 items needed for conversion.

Cheers

2012/08/08 21:34:18

krt10

My blue esky for the same test and yes all went well :)

also i need a speedo too. can you swap the electric to the mechanical like yours?

2012/08/08 21:41:26

RS 2000

krt10

My blue esky for the same test and yes all went well :)

also i need a speedo too. can you swap the electric to the mechanical like yours?

Nice, Sounds like we'll have a few finished eskys to cruise around this summer.

Yes, to get the speedo going You will need mech. speedo drive and a cable to suit,as per pic in the previous post.

Cheers

2012/08/08 23:38:32

RS 2000

Been a bit slack last couple of months, but managed to do a thing or two in preparation for Regency.
Finally sorted out the 'Fuel box' in the boot, ended up going with an ally box with a hinged lid for easy access and reused all my existing pumps, surge tank and filter but had to re-do the hoses as everything had to be compactly mounted. Also installed Moroso sealed battery box and moved brake bias adjuster.
All thats left is couple minor things, get the windscreen washers working and charcoal canister mounted and connected.
Here is a few pics of the new setup

2012/10/19 22:04:36

mud

very neat!

2012/10/20 09:38:58

RS 2000

mud

very neat!

Thanks mud,
Charcoal canister mounted and connected, washer bottle all sorted just waiting on some jets to arrive..... that will make the car officially ready for Regency

Couple weeks ago I picked up a dash pad on gumtree, and finally replaced the eyesore of my old carpeted dash pad.

Cheers

2012/10/28 22:59:17

Matt75

Looking great mate. Nice as always

Cheers,

Matt

2012/10/29 15:35:57

RS 2000

Good news everyone, the long awaited Regency modified vehicle inspection was passed this morning and as of today the RS is fully street legal !!!! The inspection itself was straight forward and everything went as planned, it actually took just as long to queue up at registration office next door just to change the engine number. So glad it's finally legal and I can drive without any worries.

Cheers

2012/11/16 16:49:20

sundowner

great news mate what is already an exceptional vehicle is just so much better , well done.

2012/11/16 20:03:24

Matt75

Good to see all your time, effort & money pay off.

Awesome stuff.

Matt

2012/11/16 20:47:28

The Other Half

Well done mate

2012/11/16 23:55:40

RS 2000

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement fellas. Might have to organise a bit of a cruise soon as the weather is perfect for it.

Cheers

2012/11/17 14:09:17

sundowner

yep i think ben in his capri (gtmadness) might be keen,

2012/11/18 16:54:07

RS 2000

sundowner

yep i think ben in his capri (gtmadness) might be keen,

I am keen as, in the next couple of weeks or so?2nd or 9th of december?

2012/11/18 21:49:52

RS 2000

I took the car for its first 'legal' drive today.....got an invite from a mate to join them at Shannons Yankallila cruise. It was an awesome day as the weather was perfect, cool and sunny the car loved it and felt really strong. Not much more to say, Here is a few pics

2012/11/18 22:04:23

RS 2000

2012/11/18 22:06:44

sundowner

wow spewin i missed it, anymore pics of the yellow van as have never seen it before?

2012/11/18 22:13:26

RS 2000

injected pinto in it, I am about to start a thread in pub section with all the pics I have, not many small fords but that WILL change next year

2012/11/18 22:16:04

RS 2000

Went for a drive earlier in the week and after giving it some from a set of lights, one of these apeared out of nowhere. Sat on my a*** for a few k's but then turned down another road.

HAHAHA, looked like one of these (bottom pic on this page http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transport%2C+travel+and+motoring/Motoring/Vehicles+and+registration/Vehicle+inspections/Roadworthy+inspections )

Cheers

2012/11/23 17:16:25

RS 2000

Been thinking about the grille badge, and I am a bit torn between Ford oval and lettering. What do you guys think?Opinions?.......

Cheers

2012/11/23 17:25:18

Matt75

Jesus, what a joke. Yet another another example of revenue raising!

Hope they never cross the border into Vic.

Car looks great. Good to see you enjoying it. Don;t know about the company you keep though ;-)

Matt

2012/11/23 17:28:51

sundowner

HAHAH 2 weeks a ago your would have been pooing in your pants,

i like the original blue oval for originality of the car but the ford lettering does look better

2012/11/24 09:41:30

RS 2000

Yea so true!

The nose cone that is on the car is an early 'lettering' type, although from factory it would have been the blue oval type.
Blue oval doesnt actully fit properly, but its hard to tell.
Up close its very obvious, check out letter F pin holes exposed.

2012/11/24 14:46:11

sundowner

id say use the ford l; lettering then

2012/11/25 09:44:26

CamMk1

Were you out at Jaf's Last Cruise last night?

2012/12/31 00:41:56

RS 2000

CamMk1

Were you out at Jaf's Last Cruise last night?

Sure was! What an awesome night!

Were you there yourself?

2012/12/31 16:28:34

RS 2000

I took the RS out sat night for Jaf's 10th annual last cruise. Perfect weather, 1000+ cars and good mates made an awesome night out.
Here is a few pics

Cheers

2012/12/31 19:24:35

RS 2000

Oh and the night wouldn't have been complete without the fuzz getting in on the action. As I had the the Go Pro rolling I managed to capture the whole ordeal!!!

While I get drilled by the constabulary, shady character casually walks away.

Cheers

2012/12/31 20:10:19

sundowner

shady.. haha your the one getting drilled.. good too see they couldnt touch ya.

2013/01/01 12:36:27

CamMk1

RS 2000

CamMk1

Were you out at Jaf's Last Cruise last night?

Sure was! What an awesome night! Were you there yourself?

Yeah absolutely! Its an awesome event - never been to a car event with such a good vibe to it all. The quality of the cars too, and the quantity and variety is astonishing. 6 DeLorean's for example!!

Why'd you get pulled over?

2013/01/01 17:35:01

krt10

the cops just wanted to take a closer look at how nice the car lookes. who could blame them too.

2013/01/03 00:12:13

RS 2000

sundowner

shady.. haha your the one getting drilled.. good too see they couldnt touch ya.

hahaha... it was a good feeling for a change, getting pulled over in a legal car.

2013/01/03 11:23:24

RS 2000

CamMk1

RS 2000

CamMk1

Were you out at Jaf's Last Cruise last night?

Sure was! What an awesome night! Were you there yourself?

Yeah absolutely! Its an awesome event - never been to a car event with such a good vibe to it all. The quality of the cars too, and the quantity and variety is astonishing. 6 DeLorean's for example!!

Why'd you get pulled over?

Agreed, it is one of those events that brings all car enthusiasts together, I thorougly enjoyed it.

A bit of flutter was enough to get their full attention and pull me over. One of the first questions was, What have you got in it?
But in the end all good, produced the certificate and I was on my way.

Cheers

2013/01/03 12:14:35

CamMk1

Sounds like a good result.
I 'know' a guy with an engineered, 'certificated' Gemini running a 5.7 ltr V8. His car got impounded and scored a $2200 fine that night. I suspect their might be more to story but either way, an expensive night out for him...

2013/01/03 21:43:12

RS 2000

CamMk1

Sounds like a good result.
I 'know' a guy with an engineered, 'certificated' Gemini running a 5.7 ltr V8. His car got impounded and scored a $2200 fine that night. I suspect their might be more to story but either way, an expensive night out for him...

Haha, Sounds like there is a lot more to the story.
Engineering makes your car legal, but that's it.
Had I gone past cops sideways bouncing off the rev limiter, the story would have been different for me too.

Cheers

2013/01/03 22:52:38

CamMk1

Yeah but it would have been awesome on the GoPro... :)

2013/01/04 15:34:19

RS 2000

CamMk1
Yeah but it would have been awesome on the GoPro... :)

No doubt!!

2013/01/04 23:32:35

RS 2000

A few weeks ago, got together with a few mates and went for a squirt through the hills. It was a good drive that finished off with a few cold ones.

Cheers

2013/01/05 09:59:07

krt10

there is always the fat friend in a group of stunners ( top pic on the left)

2013/01/06 21:07:55

rsqme

Hi mate,
car is awesome...very jealous
i am just in the process of putting an s13 red top in mine and would love to get some input from you on mounting engine/gearbox/intercooler etc...
can you text me your email address or phone no if that's ok?
my mob is 0403537434
would love to see the car in the flesh or maybe some good pics etc.. and some engineering advice
cheers,
Ben

2013/01/31 17:39:12

The Other Half

Nice spot for a drink that

2013/01/31 20:15:08

RS 2000

krt10

there is always the fat friend in a group of stunners ( top pic on the left)

Hahaha

2013/02/04 22:55:09

RS 2000

rsqme

Hi mate,
car is awesome...very jealous
i am just in the process of putting an s13 red top in mine and would love to get some input from you on mounting engine/gearbox/intercooler etc...
can you text me your email address or phone no if that's ok?
my mob is 0403537434
would love to see the car in the flesh or maybe some good pics etc.. and some engineering advice
cheers,
Ben

Thanks, I am flat out at the moment but I am planning to take the car to the small ford show on 24th feb, this could be a good time for you to have a look at it and have a chat.

Cheers

2013/02/04 23:01:04

RS 2000

The Other Half

Nice spot for a drink that

Sure is, probably one of the better spots I reckon .

Cheers

2013/02/04 23:04:07

rsqme

ok thanks mate...i will see if i can make it..where is it and what time is it running?
couldn't find any info on the net about it??
cheers

2013/02/14 17:23:27

krt10

its on the 24th of feb at birdwood motor museum. gates are open at around 10am i think.

hopefully my esky with a sr will be there too

2013/02/14 19:32:43

RS 2000

rsqme

ok thanks mate...i will see if i can make it..where is it and what time is it running?
couldn't find any info on the net about it??
cheers

No worries,

Here is the info about the event http://www.rsownersclubsa.net/Events/Events.html

Cheers

2013/02/14 20:58:41

RS 2000

Haven't updated this thread for a while....so here it is
I upgraded the cooling fan to a Spal 16in fan which is larger diameter, lower profile and higher flowing fan compared to my old fan. The old fan was 1000 CFM and the new fan is 1600 CFM but also sucking air through almost the whole radiator core surface as it is bigger in diameter. Fan operating time has reduced a lot and temps never go any higher than the fan cut in temp set at 93deg C.
Pic of the new fan

Also installed a Mocal engine oil cooler, Mocal hi flow adapter plate with a built in thermostat. I drilled and tapped the adapter to take an oil temp sender. Plumbed up with some 5/8 Speedflow pushlock fittings and Hose.
Pic of the cooler setup

Back in feb I took the car up to the Small Ford Show 2013. It was good to cruise up to Birdwood with a few mates driving their small fords. The show itself was very good, the RS didnt win anything but I won a carton of Paleys in a raffle

couple pics from the show

2013/04/15 22:01:24

RS 2000

Last Saturday I entered the RS into 'Nitro Outlaws' Competition/Street drag meeting at Adelaide International Raceway. As the RS hasnt seen any drag racing action... cough cough on the track , I was very keen to see what it would run down the 1/4 mile as is.
I had some serious axle tramping issues getting off the line, the tramping was so bad that on two launches it jumped out of gear. I managed to run 12 second passes with a best ET of 12.3s @ 113mph. With tramping issues sorted so I can launch the car properly, it would get into 11s easily. Very happy with the 1/4 mile times as is!
Overall it was an awesome day out with family and friends, good weather and continuous drag racing from 9am to 10 pm.
I did mange to smash the front uni joint at the track, i guess well prepped track and violent tramping will do that, but I will try some Hardy Spicer joints this time.
A pic at the track racing a LJ Torana

Pic of the front uj

Here is some in car footage of one of the runs going up against VE HSV Clubsport R8
Click on the pic below to watch the video

2013/04/15 23:16:43

Matt75

Great stuff mate,

You'll have to make the trip oveer to Small Ford Sunday in Vic next year.

Cheers,

Matt

2013/04/16 10:38:01

esky79

Awsum work man!
Super jelous of u being able to enjoy the finished product haha

2013/04/16 10:42:57

mezza18

thats awesome, love the video!!!

2013/04/16 16:35:07

RS 2000

Cheers guys.

Went to replace the busted uni joints on the tail shaft and worked out that the gearbox yoke is twisted!!!!
Now I have a decision to make, get another of the same yoke, or get another tailshaft made up with bigger uni joints and stronger yoke etc.
Pic of the yoke

2013/04/17 18:21:50

RS 2000

Turns out the yoke that failed is an aftermarket unit, made out of crap material and not as strong as oem Nissan yoke.
Sourced a Nissan yoke and replaced uni joints with some Hardy spicer performance uni joints, probably could have done with a tailshaft balance but will do that later. Tailshaft is back in, ready for some more action....

Cheers

2013/04/19 20:49:12

Mish

good work, now go out and find the next weakest part. its a fun process doing so. and when u stop breaking things add more power

2013/04/20 08:41:05

Mish

just wondering what u think of the R1R's you have on the car. How highly do you rate them over a more normal style of tyre.

2013/04/24 22:32:01

sundowner

as a passenger in this car, i will get in with my 2 cents

THOSE TYRES ARE AMAZING, my research has been done these are the tyres ill be fitting too the panelvan hands down

2013/04/25 15:58:15

esky79

R1Rs r a solid choice of tyre...

2013/04/25 18:40:51

krt10

been a passenger in this car too and i agree. very good tyre

2013/04/25 19:37:45

RS 2000

Mish

good work, now go out and find the next weakest part. its a fun process doing so. and when u stop breaking things add more power

Thanks mish,
This is the first breakage/failure in two and a half years! Had I sorted the rear suspension to eliminate axle tramp there probably wouldn't be a failure......I expected some axle tramp but **** .....that **** was violent

. Car has been very reliable
And that's what I love about it the most.
More power hey, funny you should mention it because I am looking at some upgrades at the moment and its very hard choice mainly because I am trying to retain current low end and midrange while looking for a bit more top end power. I realise what I want may not be possible so I am prepared to compromise a bit.
Careful turbo choice and few other mods should get me there, but if I don't succeed I will go back to current turbo and do some 'tweaks'.

Tyres, well I love these R1Rs so much that when these are worn out I'll be getting some more. As others have mentioned already simply impressive.

Cheers

2013/04/25 22:12:12

RS 2000

Matt75

Great stuff mate,

You'll have to make the trip oveer to Small Ford Sunday in Vic next year.

Cheers,

Matt

Hey Matt,
Would love to come over next year. Been talking to few mates about this, so
Hopefully a few of us will make the trip next year😊

Cheers

2013/04/27 00:47:00

Matt75

Great, it's an awesome day and the new venue really caers for everyone.

We should look into doing some sort of cruise as part of the event as we are getting quite a number of interstate cars in the last few years.

Cheers,

Matt

2013/04/27 09:28:43

hotrodney

Hey mate,
R1R 's and MT streets like on my mustang are great for street,
but next time for drags get some full slicks to bolt up.
You'll be amazed how hot 7lbs slicks hook.
Are you heading out on the 18th May? May be up for some grudge racing ;)
Cheers,
Dan

2013/04/27 20:35:17

RS 2000

Hey mate,
What happened to you?? I was kind of expecting you at April meet.
You heading out on 18th?
I seriously doubt going on 18th, I will definitely need to sort out my axle tramp before next trip to the
drags.
Oh and I am missing some parts under the bonnet..........

Cheers

2013/04/29 18:14:43

Mish

bigger and better i presume??

2013/04/29 19:35:09

hotrodney

Yeah had organized to go to april meet through Rino, but had some family dramas. All good now, should be all good for May. On a side note we have a new engine for the altered (dry sumped Roush windsor) ;) hopefully sorted before winter
Cheers,
Dan

2013/04/29 20:13:10

RS 2000

Mish

bigger and better i presume??

Yep slightly bigger and hopefully better. I have reached the limits of gt25 turbine so going up to gt28.

cheers

2013/05/02 19:53:55

sundowner

anything too report mate?

i herd rumors you blew the doors of wrx the other night, both in a straight line and through the hills...

2013/05/06 16:08:40

krt10

those bloody wrx drivers

2013/05/06 18:09:15

sundowner

krt10

those bloody wrx drivers

i know i cant wait too be an escort driver again

2013/05/06 18:40:17

RS 2000

sundowner

anything too report mate?

i herd rumors you blew the doors of wrx the other night, both in a straight line and through the hills...

um....these rumors travel fast.....

2013/05/06 20:43:19

RS 2000

I fitted up my new turbo last Friday, and went for a bit of a squirt over the weekend. Had some overboosting issues as I had a bit too much wastegate preload and was very very cold night,but car felt much quicker than before. As this is a street car it was very important to me that I retained the quick spool and midrange punch of the gt25, so in the search for more top end I only went slightly bigger to a gt28. Had a small window of opportunity yesterday so I took the car for a quick dyno session to tweak the tune to suit and after some fuel and timing adjustments ended up with 241kw on 17psi

, this turbo spools the same and reaches full boost by 3000rpm(same as gt25), but from 3000 rpm its gains everywhere. This is exactly what I wanted as I am not a big fan of lag on the street. Very happy with this setup now, the best thing is if do end up wanting more there is still more headroom for running more boost .Been for a few little drives since and it puts a masive smile on my face

here is a dyno graph

This is the before and after turbo upgrade dyno graph

Cheers

2013/05/07 21:02:27

2lt_Scort

Top work mate!

2013/05/07 21:11:17

sundowner

love it...
cant wait to ride in it now

2013/05/07 23:55:01

esky79

Nice work mate!

2013/05/08 20:13:44

RS 2000

Thanks guys.

sundowner

love it...
cant wait to ride in it now

hey mate, didnt wait long.

....
hows the old 'going to servo to get some milk'

any excuse will do

cheers

2013/05/11 22:22:53

Mish

guessing your running a gt2860rs or a 2871r?
std t28 will struggle to make those numbers

2013/05/12 16:20:00

RS 2000

Mish

guessing your running a gt2860rs or a 2871r?
std t28 will struggle to make those numbers

Hey Mish,
My old turbo is gt2560r. Gt2560r = T28bb, stock turbo on
all s14/15 Sr20s, although some were bush bearing they were identical in
All other aspects.best I got out of it was 200rwkw.

No not running disco or 2871, the new turbo is a custom unit but would
be closest to GTX2863r in terms of flow/specs.

Cheers

2013/05/14 18:29:38

eskypassa

Hi. Firstly gota say the car looks great. Just wondering where your air intake is hiding? nose cone or wheel arch?

2013/05/22 21:28:48

RS 2000

Cheers mate,
Yes the intake is lurking in the nose cone, protruding through the Lh side radiator support panel. I'll upload a pic tonight when I'm on my computer.

Cheers

2013/05/23 11:56:05

eskypassa

Photo's would be good, The reason i ask is after 5 years i've filled the whole in my garage. I was able to find a MK2 2door with SR20DET. The intake is under the front guard and wonder how much water on the road it would take before it becomes to much. Certainly not planning on going out in the rain but you never how the day will turn out.
Thanks again

2013/05/23 20:41:36

RS 2000

eskypassa

Photo's would be good, The reason i ask is after 5 years i've filled the whole in my garage. I was able to find a MK2 2door with SR20DET. The intake is under the front guard and wonder how much water on the road it would take before it becomes to much. Certainly not planning on going out in the rain but you never how the day will turn out.
Thanks again

Congrats on your purchase,you should start a thread and show us some pics of your esky. Having an air filter in the front guard could be an issue if you drive in the wet and/or on dirt roads as the tyre will flick up enough to cause issues, but if you only drive on dry bitumen it will be fine. if it does get wet tho water can turn dust into 'mud' and when dry will turn into clogged up/restrictive filter, so just make sure you clean your filter afterwards assuming it is servicable filter like k&n or similar.

Here is a few pics of what I have done with my air filter

2013/05/23 23:02:53

eskypassa

Thanks for photos scholar. That looks like good location. Currently trying to get car rego as i bought a finshed (but without engineer permit) project. Will discuss moving the air cleaner when it makes the mechanics as i'm new to the SR20 and turbos so it bit of learning curve at the moment.

2013/05/26 21:31:31

eskypassa

Just put up some photos under Eskypassa SR20 MK2
http://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/tm.aspx?high=&m=62614&mpage=1#62614

2013/05/26 22:26:12

RS 2000

No worries,

It's a nice clean mk 2 with a few goodies you scored there, good luck with engineering process.

Cheers

2013/05/29 23:52:11

RS 2000

Well the rego run out last week and as the weather Is getting a bit ****ty now I decided to not rego it until after winter.
This will give me a chance to work on it and do a few jobs on it that just cant happen when car is driven regularly. There is some engine and suspension upgrades and tweaks I've been wanting to do for a while so this will be good time to get into those.....more on that as it happens.

I will miss driving the RS as I am too used getting my regular 'fix'......

Cheers

2013/05/30 00:25:28

bruce

Hi,
Great thread.
I've got a 93 MX5 with an SR20DET and 5 speed gbox conversion. The gbox has an electric sender and the MX5 speedo is mechanical.
I notice that you put in a mechanical sender and a custom speedo cable to get the speedo working. Couple of questions;
-where is the electric sender located (I think it's on the drivers side)?
-how is it removed (spanner/socket)?
-does gbox oil flood out when removed?
-what mech sender did you use? Is there a choice from difft Nissans to get the speedo almost correct? The diff is 4.3 (I believe) and am running 205/45/16 tyres (standard diameter).
-you got a custom cable. Could you get the orignal cable and have the gearbox end modified to fit the new mech sender?
Thanks heaps,
Bruce

2014/07/23 21:34:09

bruce

Not sure if my previous post appeared?

2014/07/23 21:48:08

RS 2000

bruce
Hi,
Great thread.
I've got a 93 MX5 with an SR20DET and 5 speed gbox conversion. The gbox has an electric sender and the MX5 speedo is mechanical.
I notice that you put in a mechanical sender and a custom speedo cable to get the speedo working. Couple of questions;
-where is the electric sender located (I think it's on the drivers side)? it is located on the right hand side of the gearbox extension housing.
-how is it removed (spanner/socket)? There is a 6mm(10mm head) bolt holding it in place.
-does gbox oil flood out when removed? Yes it does, but if you have a replacement unit ready you can minimise the oil loss and will only need a top up.
-what mech sender did you use? Another Nissan one that is same dimension and has exact same gear as the electric one. There is a pic of the speedo drive on page 5 of this thread. Is there a choice from difft Nissans to get the speedo almost correct? Not sure on this one, I was more concerned about getting a speedo drive with same dimensions and gear to retain correct mesh etc. my speedo is slightly out but accurate enough for ADR compliance, so haven't bothered with it any further. The diff is 4.3 (I believe) and am running 205/45/16 tyres (standard diameter).I suggest you just get it working first and then if inaccurate either have the speedo calibrated or use a over/under drive unit on the gearbox to get spot on.
-you got a custom cable. Could you get the orignal cable and have the gearbox end modified to fit the new mech sender? Yes , but it isn't much different then having one made from scratch and you can have any length you like/need.
Thanks heaps,
Bruce

2014/07/28 21:01:34

bruce

Thanks heaps for that info. Time to get cracking...

2014/07/29 14:24:40

smallvan

What wiring harness did you use,as i'm going to do this early next year.
Regards
James

2014/08/31 11:53:03

RS 2000

Hi James,
I used Haltech wiring loom (flying lead kit) for engine management. Standard Escort harness was retained although I upgraded main power/alternator wire and added starter motor relay to it.

Cheers

2014/08/31 22:11:35

Wiggy

Just read the whole thread. Awesome car mate. Have seen it around a few times (I live at Pt Noarlunga) and thought it had something special under the bonnet.

Cheers, Wiggy

2015/03/28 22:34:14

RS 2000

Cheers mate, yea I am down south and go through your neck of the woods a lot.

2015/03/30 00:12:12

pyro181

Awesome car mate well done. I'm doing the same conversion to my 2 door mk2 GL at least you had a nose cone to hide the intercooler.

2015/05/25 22:37:25

Robbie

Threads been idle for a while but may as well ask, is your bias box still routed through the escort brake failure switch to keep it legal?

2018/07/04 19:12:12

RS 2000

Yes thread has definitely been idle hahah. Any modifications to the braking system will require you to have an engineer certify the mods. Every modified car is different it's best that you discuss your particular needs with an engineer, they will advise you what is required. Btw, I don't run brake failure switch.

Cheers

2018/07/05 14:54:39

Robbie

Thanks mate, i understand the need for engineers input, just mind mapping any future mods/plans and its nice to see people in sth aust who have done it etc.

Thanks

2018/07/05 16:49:22

Paul Dunstan

I’m running a float level switch in my brake reservoir which sarisfies my engineer as I have removed the OEM brake fail switch.

2018/07/07 22:10:37

RS 2000 - SR20DET

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