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2007/01/08 20:28:22 (permalink)
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MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed****

The plan, put a Duratec 2.3 into my RS2000.

But before I get to the good part of purchasing and installing the engine I have a few tasks to complete.

To date I have completed:
Rear disc brakes.
Installed a quafe LSD with 4.11 crown wheel and pinion.
Cleaned out the inner guards, re-apply sound deadner and paint.
Installed Grp4 Front Capri Stuts with Wilwood 4 Pot Calipers.
Rebuilt Sierra Type 9 Gearbox, all new syncros, syncro inserts and bearings.
Repainted the cross members.
Repainted the steering rack.
Restored the steering rack and re-painted it.
Installed new fuel neck rubber.

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Task still to be completed
Purchase bias pedal box and install.
Purchase semi floating axles and install.
Purchase duratec engine and install.
Move gearstick access hole.
Purchase dynamat and install
Install new quarter window rubbers.








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    RS-001
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/01/08 20:41:18 (permalink)
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    Lookin good Bill.
    This thing will be an immac weapon by the time its done
    good luck
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    digiozz
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/01/08 20:48:10 (permalink)
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    i already like it....
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    RS2000mk2
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/01/08 21:28:04 (permalink)
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    looking bloody great mate, was having a browse into the 2.3 the other day. what car did that (if they indeed did) motor come into Australia in?

    cheers
    Rhys
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    nigel mk1
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/01/08 21:45:35 (permalink)
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    Looks fantastic, cant wait to see more. I noticed the adjustable spring platform to suit larger dia springs. Any specific reason for choosing this, to keep a 'relatively' standard looking front end?

    Rhys i think the 2.3 came out in oz the the mazda3 sp23 and the mazda6. You can buy used duratecs at very good prices from Eurospeed though.
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    bhempstead
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/02/08 13:08:00 (permalink)
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    With the spring diameter, I want to use the car for everyday use and some tarmac. You can have 2.5inch springs but you sacrifice the ride comfort.

    Duratec 2.3 can be sourced from Mazda3 SP23 115Kw and Mazda6 SP23 122Kw or Mazda MPS Turbo 190kw.

    I am going with the Duratec becuase Eurospeed is developing complete kits for installing them into Mk1's and Mk2. But please don't hassle Geoff at the moment he is extreamly busy with this development. I don't know when Eurospeed will be in a good position sometimes that never happens. Maybe Danny will let us now.

    To give an example my struts are made up form five companies. Eurospeed, Palmside, JMCMotorsport, Ralloy and Burtons. Its easier to get all the info from one company rathering having to deal with five.
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    Avon
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/02/08 15:36:14 (permalink)
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    Bill I was wondering how this was all going! Good to see its all coming together, its going to be really special. Managing to stay within budget?
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    bhempstead
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/02/08 18:59:55 (permalink)
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    Ah the dreaded budget question, I was waiting for that one.
    let's say I might just get under $20,000.00. eBay has got me hooked with those little hard to get parts from the UK. I am keeping an excel spreedsheet on spendature not a good thing but it helps to slow you down abit.
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    hak073
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/03/08 09:32:49 (permalink)
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    That's looking excellent Bill! Keep us updated how you're progressing. I might have to drop over and check things out next time I'm up that way.
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    Steviestar
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/03/08 11:50:03 (permalink)
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    Noice!!!


    Where'd you find them top mounts??? I'm after a set similar to them!
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    Avon
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/03/08 12:36:13 (permalink)
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    Look like Palmside top mounts...

    http://www.palmside.co.nz/
    (very dangerous link to click! )
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    bhempstead
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/03/08 19:29:28 (permalink)
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    No

    Front Struts

    Ralloy 4inch spring top mounts for bilstien shocks
    Palmside strut tops(CUSTOM), legs, spring, bilstien shocks and 4inch alloy spring seats
    Eurospeed alloy hubs and bearings
    JMCMotorsport willwood calipers and discs
    Burton gaitors
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    nelpd96
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/04/08 19:53:57 (permalink)
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    Hi there Bill,
    Good to see it is all still coming along. I am about to head back down to canberra next year for work. It has been 6 years, doesn't seem that long. Only problem is I don't have an Escort anymore just a little KE70 corlla. I will look you up when I get back down there next year and have a look at the car.

    Cheers
    Paul
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    Mk2_2dr_2L
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/09/08 21:01:56 (permalink)
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    Top stuff.. i spot an RS four spoke wheel in the empty engine bay pic too!!
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    bhempstead
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    RE: MK2 RS2000 DURATEC 2.3 ***Completed**** 2007/10/08 20:44:11 (permalink)
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    Mk2_2dr_2L
    Don't get to excited they are a set RS Capri laser rims I purchased from Germany. Now JMC Motorsport has replicas at 7 x 13 I wanted a pair of those.
    nelpd96
    Looking forward in catching up with you soon.

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