anybody converted 1.8 16v twin cam from a fwd 1994 tx3 laser into a mk1 escort? any advice appreciated..

Both the B6 and Bp engines have been done. Have a search, they should be on here somewhere. Easiest would be to grab the components from a late MX5 as they are already in RWD format. Here is a thread with details of a BPt from a mazda familia in a mk1 corty. Should give you a good idea of what is involved...

http://www.cortina-mk1classifieds.com/forum/showthread.php?1651-BIG-GQ-s-64-MK1

Shaun

not to keen on cuttin away the firewall,does the mx5 b6 have the same problem?

That is with the standard dizzy. Modifcations can be made so it fits in without firewall surgery otherwise delete the dizz and run EDIS.

Have a look at Wozzah's beast here http://classic-ford.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13924&whichpage=1

He runs a very potent BP tha tlooks right at home in the engine bay.

Shaun

thamks for the link very helpfull,does not seem to hard of a conversion,i like the idea of running webbers..wat motor are you runnin just curious?

i just picked up my tx3 for my daily runner atm,got some go for wat it is keen to put the 1.8 in my escort one day..

Tx3's are fun little cars... Wait until you have a drive in a familia.. 4wd Turbo[:p]

My mk1 has had pinto's... for now

Shaun

ah very nice i will have to keep an aye for an oportunity to drive one, tx3 is a great little car n i think the motor is going to sit just right in my mk1,do you know anyone else whos done the conversion on here?

I'm in the process of doing a mk1 B6 (MX5) conversion and thought these photos might help you.I have modified the engine and trans to fit my body, rather than modify the body to fit the eng and trans.

























As you can see, I have removed the cam angle sensor from the back of the head and fitted different sensor to the front of the inlet cam (no rear clearance proplems). I have angled manifold to put air cleaner in a better place. Shortened shift, made my own rear mount to sit on original rear mount,and a few other mods. Non were major works. Hope this helps you. You are welcome to come and have a look if you are in the area (Werribee vic).

looking very good there,have you grinded a fair bit away from your gear box casing to make fit? was your car manual or auto? n wat cam sensor are you using? blockin off the old one with... or just diconnecting it? and the rear mount you speak of im guessin is gear box mount using the old one just modifyin it?

cheers