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Long term project......turbo escort..Now i have an Escort!!!...

Well, its been a long while since i have had a Classic Ford. I have been driving an Auto focus sedan which is hardly worth mentioning!
Anyway.  I have always wanted to turbocharge a pinto and an engine became available for me to purchase with the wifes blessing so i picked it up on Saturday!
 
 
 
 
 
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    tybrown
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/17 21:24:53 (permalink)
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    So i have a block honed and bare ready for a clean up... these parts were sitting in a shed since i think 2003, they were never fitted apart from the head as the cam was run in.
     
    The head had over 4 grands worth or work. ported polished, valves, double valve springs, turbo cam etc....
    i have a SU carby as i will be using a draw through setup
    T4 turbo rebuilt and flowed and a Tial 38mm Wastegate
    the Exhaust manifold was modified (nothing special)
    the inlet has been modded but nothing special and has an adaptor
    it has a full exhaust system but has a few rust holes but its something i can work with full 3inch system with good mufflers
    the pistons and rods... i am unsure of the rods
    the pistons are Falcon pistons.
    Everything was new and balanced but it never made it together, so i have to give it a good clean up but i dont have a car yet to put it in so have all the time in the world!
     
    Now the part not many will like...
    I want to build a 4 door Auto! yep you read it right... an Auto 4 door!
     
    So if anyone has one laying around let me know

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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/17 21:30:47 (permalink)
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    More pics, hope they upload ok...
     
    I have a few head gaskets but i am unsure of what type they are?? i have taken a photo of one if anyone recognises the brand and if its anygood for turbo let me know? i am thinking of maybe getting a cometic mls instead... but if these are ok i may just stick with what i have! i have loads of odds and sodds to go with the engine but this is the bulk of it all... i hope to clean everything up myself hopefully with out needing any help from work shops) and assembling it all!
     
     

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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/17 21:54:35 (permalink)
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    where are you based i got shelves of parts if your local


     
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/17 22:10:03 (permalink)
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    Power_Quest Im in brisbane... not really looking for parts atm.. just cleaning and building the engine first.. i think i have most things needed. but if i get stuck i will definitely send you a pm! do you have a spare car you need to unload? :-D
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/18 10:01:57 (permalink)
    +1 (1)
    Head gasket apears to be Durapro , by Precision international. I have used these before,  Decent graphite gasket.  
    post edited by RS 2000 - 2012/07/18 10:40:05
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/18 13:30:22 (permalink)
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    I got 3 mk2 drs but based in Sydney


     
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/18 13:53:34 (permalink)
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    Nice start tybrown.
    interested, as i am on the market for a 2L pinto for rebuild - but in WA.
    Good luck
     

    SOLD: 1979 Mk2 Escort
    Currently Escortless... but not for long... 
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/18 16:51:50 (permalink)
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    Power Quest have you got more details and $ on any you are looking to sell?
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/18 20:40:57 (permalink)
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    prob dont want any of these i would probably only part with my white shell but shes a bit rusty, parts on the otherhand, i wrecked the white onand half another one so have a fair few spares if you get stuck
     


     
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/18 22:06:13 (permalink)
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    You suck Power_Quest!   ;-)
     
    How many Escorts can one man own?
     
    Cheers,
     
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/23 11:39:36 (permalink)
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    OK, i cleaned the piston and rods and they came up fine. i might get the crank polished and the block cleaned properly as i want this engine to be strong and reliable!
    Also... i think i am picking up a car today!! woohoo! the plans have already changed but i will update with details once its a done deal!
     
     

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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/23 12:57:58 (permalink)
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    Hey Ty,
     
    Looks like a bit of fun.
     
    So I take it the E30 is gone? I will have to pop round for a catch up one of these days!
     
    Cheers,
     
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/23 14:33:17 (permalink)
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    Hey Damion,
     
    Yeah i passed the e30's on last year! glad to see them go actually!
    you can pop around anytime! hope all is well!! i am happy to be getting back into ford escorts too!!!
     
    Ty 0402 503687 or email whenever you like mate [link=mailto:daisyandty@gmail]daisyandty@gmail[/link] dot com
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    Re:Long term project......turbo escort.. but i dont have an escort yet... 2012/07/23 19:20:37 (permalink)
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    Hey Ty,
     
    No worries, will give you a yell sometime soon.
     
     
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