Hi all. Been following your forum for a while - actually a clubman owner/builder but using a Duratec. Thought the escort/cortina guys looking to use Duratec engines might be interested to know that Carrol Racing here in Adelaide has recntly completed a range of castings for the Duratec: bell housing, water rails, dry sumps - that sort of stuff. He owns and races Escorts so I know they fit a Mk1. The quality is far superior to the UK stuff. Might be worth considering. Cheers

His dry sump is a neat unit he's made it to keep the stock cross-member so he stays within the improved production rules

Does he have a website?
CheeRS
Paul

No unfortunately I don't think he does. Am also loath to put any contact details on a public forum with out his knowledge.

I'll call tomorrow and see if there is a numberor something. May also post some pictures (if I can find them) of his dry sump, etc. -they really are nice and well thought thru.

Alternatively if you know someone in Adelaide who races Escorts then I am reasonably certain they will know him and could help.

Cheers Ian

Ok, sorry for the delay, been interstate. Here are some photos of the dry sump. Rogers mobile is 0408 804 795.

...not sure why this one didn't also load up

Howdy,

Is this for a 2.0 or 2.3 engine ?

Thanks

Roger

No difference in the bottom end of either the 2.0 or 2.3. I have the guys e-mail address if you want to contact him.

Just remember 12mm difference in the block which gives a bigger stroke and its extra torque for the 2.3.

Roger runs in the 2L class
He now makes a water rail that fits with no mods, and is in the proccess of making ally cast engine mounts to use the standard X-member.
Roger Carroll irprmc@bigbutton.com.au
his profile has yet to be updated to the new engine http://www.iprasa.mx.com.au/cars/63%20carroll.htm

Jason,

Well aware of Mr Carrol.

Bill H,

once before when we talked about this u led me to believe a 2.3 is completely different and would be a "Challenge" [your words] to get one to fit in a escort !