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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/10/03 13:35:18
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Car looks great with the bumperettes and the "works" indicators/park lights. Those lights are actually off a Hillman Imp so don't pay the ridiculous prices some people charge for them.
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/10/03 22:12:54
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hey looks good .......... but i do like the other ones a little better [:I] 
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/11/03 19:54:16
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Yeah they look like Hillman IMP's that I bought of E-bay for $80 from a bloke in Q'ld. Chrome plated metal bodies just like the works ones. Will post u a piccie
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/11/03 22:04:38
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g'day Laurie, Yep, they are the chrome metal body ones. Lucas made in England. Ive had them for ages and i thought id might aswell use them. Cost me $100 a couple of years ago. In really good nick. Just a shame you have to cut into the body to fit them. Cant go back now unfortunately.
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/12/03 16:21:42
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All I have to do is convert to 'round' headlights now. Just waiing on a grille 
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/08/08 20:52:02
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I recall seeing that silver Mk1. I think you'll find the asking price was $30,000 however. I would have been interested at $20k! [;^)]
Scotty P.
Thanks for that Scotty, I wasn't sure of the exact figure being so long ago. $30k sounds closer to the mark. I think for that sort of money, I would prefer a few more ponies.
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/08/08 20:53:23
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by the way, I think MK1DET is a good plate idea.
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/09/08 12:01:32
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Hey mate your car looks freakin amazing!!
very impressive!
A mate of mine dropped an sr20 in his datsun (can't remember what model but it was 1960 something) he's pushing out over 500bhp!!!
Doesn't look anywhere near as good as yours!!
Keep up the good work!!
Mark
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/09/08 21:38:20
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have you been down the qtr mile yet?
How do you find the 3.45 gears? i have same running gear as you except for 3.89 gears and i think it is still too high. I started with 2.92 gears and was pulling 170 in 3rd - 2 more gears to go!
Very tidy car.
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/11/08 15:04:06
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by the way, I think MK1DET is a good plate idea.
Ended with MK12NV. Bit ify but hey, can always be sold off to anyone who has a mk1 of any vehicle type. 
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/11/08 15:05:47
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Originally posted by Stand_Defiant
Hey mate your car looks freakin amazing!!
very impressive!
A mate of mine dropped an sr20 in his datsun (can't remember what model but it was 1960 something) he's pushing out over 500bhp!!!
Doesn't look anywhere near as good as yours!!
Keep up the good work!!
Mark
Cheers Mark. It takes a lot to get where i have got it but its been worth every little bit.
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2008/11/08 15:15:33
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Originally posted by MRO
have you been down the qtr mile yet?
How do you find the 3.45 gears? i have same running gear as you except for 3.89 gears and i think it is still too high. I started with 2.92 gears and was pulling 170 in 3rd - 2 more gears to go!
Very tidy car.
No quarter as yet. Having clutch slippage issues with the brass button plate. Noticed when dragging off GT3 Cup Porshe.[88] Think he was still very impressed anyway. Shes OK with the 3.45. Giving 188kph in 4th (1:1 ratio) on the dyno with clutch slip and only 11 psi boost. Should see over 230kph. Have had it above 220. Still have the rev limiter in aswell. I reckon a 3.54 would be better. 180sx's had a 4:1 diff for its weight so mines about right. Good to hear of other conversions around. They make a fun reliable car. 
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2010/08/03 07:37:16
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Time to upgrade again. Menu: GARRETT Turbo - GT2871R, 52 Trim 71, Comp wheel, .64 Exhaust. Braided oil lines Splitfire ignition coils and high discharge pack 550 Nismo injectors Z32 AFM Standard ECU with Nistune modification allowing real time tuning. Should add some more spice.  
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2010/08/03 07:45:40
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That sould make for a fun package Josh[:p]
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2010/08/03 20:58:19
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Longboy, Great article in the March 2010 Classic Ford Mag. Photos and article are great. Actually a very interesting magazine in total with all the different classic ford engine transplants.
Keep up the great work!
Michael
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