FG Ecoboost Duratec into Escort

It's probably every Escort owner's wet dream, but I've yet to hear of anyone actually attempting it.

Just touching base on this project, still in planning stages for engineer to look over
 
Has anyone bought parts from RetroFord in the UK?
 
Wondering what fitment is like etc
 
Mainly their Xmember with fitted mounts for Duratec conversion, engine mounts, cranked steering arms and sump

I'm just looking at using the 2.0 version, you can go upto just over 2.3L according to Qld Transport guidelines for the weight of these cars with boosted motors but i think they will look more favourably if you don't push everything to the limit
 
Will have to do some more searching, i know some people bought some Xmembers from UK and fit had lot to be desired, just not sure who made them
 
Have also considered just putting a N/A Duratec in running quad throttle bodies etc but i like the sound of having a boosted Esky 

I have a Duratec in my Mk1 using the Retro ford kit (WCXM, water rail, T9 bell housing). All were a good fit.

There is a build thread on Turbosport of a guy fitting a Ecoboost into a lotus trying to use the Duratec adaption parts. SBD have also been playing with the Ecoboost too with there ECU with some impressive results.

Ionix
Let me know how you go and if you end up proceeding.
Did you get a chance to talk to your engineer about other requirements in terms of brakes, diff etc

Not yet, the engineer I'm looking at costs around 500 to come liase with you whilst actually looking at your project and going over your plans, so my plan is to decipher the Qld Transport rulings to the best of my ability and have a complete game plan for him to go over and tweak if need be

I know i need to run all the factory emission system from donor vehicle to comply with EPA then i need to upgrade brakes to meet same power/weight ratio of braking force as donor vehicle i believe. Then comes the suspension and...... you get the idea lol

tickxr

Ionix
Let me know how you go and if you end up proceeding.
Did you get a chance to talk to your engineer about other requirements in terms of brakes, diff etc

Not yet, the engineer I'm looking at costs around 500 to come liase with you whilst actually looking at your project and going over your plans, so my plan is to decipher the Qld Transport rulings to the best of my ability and have a complete game plan for him to go over and tweak if need be

I know i need to run all the factory emission system from donor vehicle to comply with EPA then i need to upgrade brakes to meet same power/weight ratio of braking force as donor vehicle i believe. Then comes the suspension and...... you get the idea lol

I would be looking for someone else to do your blue plate. $500 for a consult is a joke. Plenty of nice engineers in Qld that you can just call free of charge if you have a technical question.