The car just keeps getting better :)
They might be common but superlites are popular for a reason. Big thanks to macka for the wheel deal.
A colour coded chin spoiler is also on the to-do list
 

Looking better all the time.

Thanks Peter..

Hi guys, Well a few developments over the past few weeks. I visited Dunedin for the Otago rally a couple of weeks ago with my son which was a blast. Got to see some red hot rally action. Hayden Paddon and Alister McRae being the biggest highlights in their RS1800's!
 
And back home I finally got my 185 60 13's fitted to the 13x7 JBW minilites. I put them on my MK1 to see if they'd fit which they do, perfectly! And the car's handling has improved again. Faster acceleration due to less weight and less rolling diameter, and lighter, more responsive steering. The 13x6 205 combo is on the MK2 to get it through the road worthy inspection (at some stage)  then it will get lowered and I'll see how the 13x7's look on it. It might be hard to part them from my MK1!
A new motor has been built by Peter Baguley (Performance Thumpers Escorts) for the MK1. Some pretty gnarly specs on it and will see close to 140RWHP at around 6500
The current 2L will be going into the MK2 mated to the automatic which will make for a fun cruiser.
 
I'm also looking for an HD clutch that's road friendly. There's one on the new motor but it's an uncushioned 4 puck button clutch which I think will be awful on the road. So shoot me a PM if anyone has one spare. Cheers
 
 

Woo hoo. That new motor should get the Mk1 moving nicely!
 
A few of my mates were also over in NZ for Otago. Did you notice the red Gemini coupe with Maxxis tyre stickers? He's an old Escort campaigner from way back but bought the Gemini over there to run the event.

Hi Cam, yep I did notice it. I believe it was badged Isuzu. Plenty of cars from leftfield there. There was a KE70 that was very entertaining on the Tarmac Super Stage. I think about 40% of his run was on 3 wheels!
 
The pinto will go very well. The head was flow tested and came in at 190hp :D Inlet valves (Pep-Pro stainless) getting 0.51" lift

I may aswell finish off the spec list ;)
 
92mm VW pistons
Cosworth rods
10.5:1 CR
Kent Ultimate Road cam kit
38 & 44.5mm Pep Pro stainless valves
Ported & flowed head 190HP
Twin Weber 45mm DCOE152 carbs with 38mm chokes
Kent steel Adj cam pulley
Accuspark ignition
Custom 200HP mandrel bent TIG welded pipes 4,2,1
Lightened flywheel with ARP bolts
Modified sump
High volume oil pump
 
 
 
 

Gone the whole hog there Haydn
 
Otago is an amazing event isn't it? I went over a few years back when Ari came out for it. Absolutely loved it!!

Hi Cam. Yes as far as street engines go :) Peter's done a great job with it.
 
The rally was very good fun. It's nice to get back there amongst the locals. A few good laughs were had 
 
I painted the rocker cover over the weekend. This cover will be going on my other Pinto but I wanted to see what the colour was like. I might change to blue for this engine too.
 

 

 
 
 
 

All ready for the dyno this Friday