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Xr6 turbo powered escort conversion

Just asking if the 4.0L (barra turbo motor) will fit comfortably, and if I was planning this conversion, what escort should I buy to start with? I've heard that auto escorts from factory have more space under bonnet/under car? ? ? I want a escort, 1979 - 80 mk2, 2 door. I've seen these motors ..
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2013/12/27 09:57:27
Cano29

Mk1 Escort - Did they come out stock in 2L Pinto? RTA NSW Engineers Cert???

Hi Fella's, A mate of mine has a 72 mk1 and has put a 2L pinto engine into it. Apparently if a car comes with the option of a larger engine you wont need an engineers certificate for registration. According to Wikipedia (little bit skeptical) the mk1 came out with the 2L pinto? I know most of them a..
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2013/11/08 13:47:05
smallvan

MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0 MIVEC

Has anyone put one of those in a escort,will it fit is it worth the trouble.They are cheap as chips and look ok. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MITSUBISHI-LANCER-2-0-MIVEC-complete-engine-motor-2010-model-wrecking-all-models-/111195158662?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AMitsubishi%7CModel%3A..

2013/11/03 08:22:46
kistaaal

Mk1 Cortina with sr20 or ca18

Hey guys I have a mk1 2 door I'm looking to drop a sr or a ca in Just got a couple of questions 1) is this still possible? Have spoken to one engineer he said still all good but would like to be certain anyone have any engineers numbers that I could have to get abit more info I'm in qld by t..
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2013/10/29 07:29:39
kistaaal

Mk1 Cortina with sr20 or ca18

Hey guys I have a mk1 2 door I'm looking to drop a sr or a ca in Just got a couple of questions 1) is this still possible? Have spoken to one engineer he said still all good but would like to be certain anyone have any engineers numbers that I could have to get abit more info I'm in qld by t..

2013/10/22 13:31:57
Dawleymon

Any ideas on running gear for my mk2

Hi AllNow my mk1s done its time to start looking at my mk2.I have an idea that id like to get a salvage car and transplant parts over into the escort.I want decent power (turbo would be nice) but would like a standard-ish set up to ensure reliability.I can machine, weld etc so not scared easily!Im t..
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2013/10/22 09:57:04
Ashman

MK 2 Escort 1.6 Kent to 2L Pinto Conversion. HELP

Hey guys, I bought a mk2 1.6 GL 2 door a few months ago as my first car. It had been sitting for around 7 years so we repaired the rust and resprayed it, unblocked the fuel lines and it fired straight up. It has only done 90,000 original kms and is very original throughout the car. I was chatting to..

2013/08/11 13:52:03
mk2mitchy

pinto conversion help!

Hi everyone, I have recently installed a pinto into my mk2 esky 1.6gl. I have taken the engine and box from my panelvan and put into my 4door complete. So the box and motor have never been apart. However I just hooked up the clutch cable which is the onefrom the 1600. Now the clutch wont disengage. ..
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2013/08/06 21:37:05
ry4n13

pinto engine mounts to wcxm dont meet up

Hi im doing a 4 door mk2 escort up but run into a slight problem i rebuilt a 2.0 pinto engine to drop straight on to the wcxm i know the long mount goes to the drivers side and short to the passengers, the engine was from a sierra so still got the same sump which has been beaten in to fit problem is..

2013/08/04 17:46:58
davus

The Decision of which motor to choose!

Hi Guys, Well - its certainly not exhaustive yet, but i was hoping to get a whole bunch of information together from you - The "Brains Trust" in one thread so that I (and other members and visitors) can get a one stop snapshot of the engine choices, possible gotchyas, costs, engineering requirements..
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2013/07/31 17:48:37

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