camo91
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Topic change! unleaded head?
-will i get defected just having a breather filter on my pcv pipe?
-what's the best way to deal(legal) with my pcv when im running twin 45's?
-what's the best air intake i can use with twin 45's?
-are oil catch cans worth it?
-what about radiator overflows?
-can i use 1 1600 radiator with a 2L?
-can i use 1600 engine mounts with a 2L?
-use the gearbox out of a 1600, what do i need to fit it and make it work for a 2L?
-will i can get defected with 2" lowering blocks?
Im a p plater, so yes im going to be pulled over every 5mins, but i want to do everything proper so they will have nothing on me.
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/27 21:47:30
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will i get defected just having a breather filter on my pcv pipe? Techinically yes
-what's the best way to deal(legal) with my pcv when im running twin 45's? What year is your escort? later than 75 and your webbers aren't legal for starters.
-what's the best air intake i can use with twin 45's? see above
-are oil catch cans worth it? Saves oil in the bay, but then, they are usually masking other problems. Vented types may be illegal.
-what about radiator overflows? Definately.
-can i use 1 1600 radiator with a 2L? Yes but not ideal.
-can i use 1600 engine mounts with a 2L? No?
-use the gearbox out of a 1600, what do i need to fit it and make it work for a 2L? You will need a small spacer block for the clutch fork
-will i can get defected with 2" lowering blocks? No.
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camo91
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/27 22:13:21
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its a 79, and awesome thanks!
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/27 22:36:30
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Also, has anyone fitted a powersteering kit to there escort? does anyone have to sell?
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/28 08:15:40
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Why would you need to? Just get rid of the solid strut tops and replace them with units that have a bearing in them and you wont need power steering
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/28 09:26:07
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how much are these struts? where can i get them? any there any modification to fit them?
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/28 15:58:50
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quote:
Originally posted by camo91
how much are these struts? where can i get them? any there any modification to fit them?
K-Mac - 380-480, http://www.k-mac.com/pages/newprods/ford/ford_01.htm or message SMCKA for something more robust K-Mac - Fulcrum, Bursons, Repco; Usually no, but some will sit the front suspension up to 1.5" higher.
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/28 17:20:38
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Ok, so here is another question, How can i change my 2l to unleaded? how much is it going to cost me? and how hard is it to do?
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/28 20:42:07
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It is arguable that no modification to your head will be needed to run unleaded. Unless you have a really high comp motor, are motor racing, towing, or for other high powered use. I have been using 91 octane unleaded in my standard factory Escort everyday since the early 1990's and have found for normal road use no modification is needed. There have been no negative effects or not normal wear what so ever.
However, others will argue this point and give you loads of technical reasons to spend the money.
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/28 21:31:20
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i think valve spring pressures might have something to do with unleaded valve seats, your most likley not going to get the valves receding with std springs but what about stiff double springs ??
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/28 22:03:24
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You can always plumb in a valvesaver kit, nice and simple to install and drip feeds the oil into the manifold so you don't have to mix it into the tank when you fill up.
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/29 01:09:38
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yeah i saw one of those valve saving kits, are they reliable? how many people use them?
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/29 06:02:44
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just get the valve seats done, they just machine out the exhaust seats put in a hardened insert and machine it back to the same as the original, so if you were to get o/s valves now is the time to do it more $$$
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RE: Topic change! unleaded head?
2011/03/29 07:42:00
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yeah well i think, seeing that getting o/s valve is almost a must with the set up im having, going unleaded comes with that as a bonus. thanks any ideas on how much it would cost for o/s valves and machine work?
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