longboy74
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/08/03 09:18:20
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I got over the purist issues long ago and ventured on the path of engineering cars to perform better and more efficiently. Dont get me wrong, i still love seeing an original esky float down the road, and id easily own another, but i just wanted to have some real fun in a car that would upset the jap boys
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/08/03 18:09:31
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haha id love to just pull up next to a ricer and go "fimiliar with a thing called power to weight?"
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longboy74
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/08/03 21:03:31
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Never knew ricers travelled with the windows up for the full effect of air conditioning. I thought doof doof was more important for everyone else to hear whilst the ac sucked the bag out of the engine that is trying to lumber the extra 500 kg in bodykit. Fortunately i have no issue with abnormal temperature at stand still or when passing these so called ricers. Im just happy that im doing it with the same engine plant in a lighter car. Its all about smart engineering[%] The smarter ricers usually appreciate being shown the light, hence the growing number of retrofits.................
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Inferno115
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/08/03 22:11:25
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quote: Originally posted by bundy54 [br]and And it's hard to look good while you are suffering from heat stroke.
[88]oh how ive leart that having vinyll seats, speaking of which do you have any pictures of your interior id be curious to see what youve done
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/09/03 09:04:53
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/10/03 01:32:25
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hey long boy lookin sweet, what advantages have you found the fuel cell to have over the standard drop tank? (thinking about getting one)
thanks mate
Shea
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/03/13 09:11:22
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g'day Shea, Drop tank Neg. -no foam to reduce fuel weight shift -possible damage when lowering car closer to the earth -fuel heating due to being closer to the exhaust -Need to make a return line if going injected Pos. +If its already there, use it +good lower center of gravity +gives space in the boot Fuel cell Neg. -have to make it a remote fill due to the new laws -takes up boot space -tends to make the car smell of fuel(even with no leaks) Pos. +Foam filled +Reduced chance of cell rupture in accident +smaller dimension for reduced weight +extra return points for different fuel setups Hope i haven't made the decision harder
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/03/13 12:34:19
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great car mate. the dude i live with brian ((brizey) has a ca18det in his panel van, and i no how fun that can be.
after starin at this car and brizeys i am seriously considering SR20det. just need to find a motor now.
great car mate
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/03/15 15:32:42
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g'day Lucas Go the sr20. Lots of stuff around for them. Gives a lot of shock value when people see how youve crammed it into such a small area, and they go like a shower of s**t. CA's were a great little engine, but like the fj series, are getting harder to find a good example.
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/03/15 22:38:31
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yeah definently goin sr20 will be gettin mounts made up in the next week or 2.
there is still lots of bolt on power for CA s so there still a good motor to go with. i just want to be able to say i have a 2ltr in my car. and not say wat 2ltr motor it is
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/03/16 11:49:51
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this is one awsome mk1 well done longboy!!
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/03/16 11:54:45
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Thanks for the positive comments guys
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/03/21 13:09:14
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Added the original aerial back on, better shot of full front bumper and air scoop underneath to add a little more cooling air to compressor end of turbo.
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/06/21 09:24:48
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Its time for an upgrade in the braking area and diff (weakest link). Ive gone with one of the eBay upgrades from Ultra perforance Componants (Thanks Tony) in Croydon VIC. They have been very helpful especially when the hubs had to be sent back down to them and replaced with different ones to match the Capri struts (Bigger bearings)  The calipers are huge and definately require 15 inch rims as a minimum. Ive decided to also go to five stud hence the pre AU 15 x 6 pursuit rims. They are fitting perfectly under the guards aswell. Ill go for alloy wheels a bit later. Next stage is shortening the new ED XR8 LSD Borg Warner 3.45 down and shoving it under the rear. This should hopefully prevent any more bent brackets on diff housings and axle twists. I will end up with discs all round that should be more than capable of slowing her down, Hell of a lot stronger diff with LSD and a good ratio, bigger wheels with lower profile tyres, 5 studs for better selection of wheels, and the ability to finally be able to push her to its limits without destroying anything.  So much fun yet to be had................ Yes the slots are around the wrong way. Discs have been swapped as it was only a trial fit up.[(#)]     
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RE: MK 1 escort SR20DET
2007/06/21 10:28:29
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Car looks awesome mate, very nicely done. Any power figures?
Any problems with the brakes apart from the capri strut/hub thing, was thinking of getting a set of these for mine.
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