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2015/11/25 22:18:53 (permalink)
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Escort MK2 / Mazda Engine

Hi ,All
Recently joined your great Forum, Having owned MK 1 and Mk2 escorts for 30 years now ,,time for another project !
Having bought back a MK2 i had 15 years ago as a shell i also had a rusty  MX5 1.8i ( 1999 mk2  ) sport traded so i am going to put the engine and box into the escort , starting this weekend ,,so any pointers or pitfalls ye know about would be greatly appreciated ,will keep ye posted with the progress,  Patrick,,,
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    Chillipepperz
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    Re: Escort MK2 / Mazda Engine 2015/11/25 23:00:17 (permalink)
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    Very interested in this for my build. Lotsa pics please.
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    Re: Escort MK2 / Mazda Engine 2015/11/26 03:06:20 (permalink)
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    Welcome to RSOC, Your's Sounds like a real WOW Project, I think investigating Paul Dustan's 
    latest Brake System, could be a good way to go.!!!

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    Re: Escort MK2 / Mazda Engine 2015/11/30 10:48:44 (permalink)
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    Did the first trial  fit today of the MX5 lump  into the MK2 !,
    1- the front engine  / thermostat pipe to the radiator needs realigning or shorting by about 20 mm to clear the rad !
    2 - Drivers side engine mount will need a bit of thought to clear steering column !
    3 - Gearbox tunnel needs a small bit of work where MX5 box mounts further back than a type 9 but nothing too bad ;
    Will keep ye posted of the progress and any suggestions to sort out any of the above very welcome ...
    Patrick,,,
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    Re: Escort MK2 / Mazda Engine 2015/11/30 20:32:44 (permalink)
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    Gearbox tunnel needs a small bit of work where MX5 box mounts further back than a type 9 but nothing too bad ;

    I thought type 9's were back far enough as it is.  How much further do you expect the Mazda gear lever to poke though?

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    Re: Escort MK2 / Mazda Engine 2015/12/01 02:39:54 (permalink)
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    The gear box itself has the mounting point  135 mm further back than a type 9 ,and gear leaver center appears about 25 -30 mm further back ,,,But a complete alloy casing including the bell housing makes it a lovely light box to handle and having driven it has a lovely gear change and gear ratios  are superb !,,
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    Re: Escort MK2 / Mazda Engine 2015/12/01 19:46:27 (permalink)
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    Any pics so far?
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