MrKnifeys MK2 Escort Project Thread

MrKnifey · 21 Jun 2019 at 21:14

Also at the same time as this my Gaz Rear Shocks turned up, along with an axle I couldnt refuse, English Axle, Limited Slip Diff, Wilwood Four Pots with Hand Brake Mech, Four Linked, Watts Linked. Landed.

So set about installing all that, only issue I found is the hand brake mech doesnt clear 13s! So Calipers will be going on the front and sierra cossy calipers will go on the rear.

Car back on its wheels for the first time on the Gaz suspension

Makes it easier on the deck now as I can use the ramps to do work underneath it!!

MrKnifey · 21 Jun 2019 at 21:18

And the bits for the engine turned up, Sump, Engine Mounts and Water Rail Kit..

Checked the bearings while sump was off.. All good

Engine ready to go in

Engine in..

So thats how it is at the moment. Next job is to weld the Watts Link towers on as I had planned on Pan Rod setup!

I also *may* have changed my mind about the engine....

Akagi · 22 Jun 2019 at 01:26

Twin rotor from an RX8 or bust.

MrKnifey · 12 Sep 2019 at 07:35

Being as its been nice weather and I prefer to ride my bike, ive not touched this in a while, but had a quiet week in work so got cracking.

Ive had a change of plans, mainly due to costs of how to get the power I want. Ive decided to go for MX5 Engine and Box, this will enable to me to see 230hp easily for less than the cost of getting the zetec to 190hp! Plus ive boosted an MX5 before and know how much fun they are. Sooo... I bought a complete MK1 1.8 MX5 and set about

Engine in place

Pretty tight in places and had to cut bulkhead back for clearance

Same for gearbox tunnel

Car how it is now

See you in a few more months lol!

vanpeebles · 12 Sep 2019 at 07:55

But pintah

eviled · 13 Sep 2019 at 10:21

Loving this!

Once you go jap you never go back.

F20c from an S2000 would have been epic and 240hp straight out the box

~>Dg<~ · 13 Sep 2019 at 14:51

its a clever choice really. makes sense.should suit the escort.

MrKnifey · 13 Sep 2019 at 17:15

eviled said:
Loving this!

Once you go jap you never go back.

F20c from an S2000 would have been epic and 240hp straight out the box

Problem is with the F20c, its about £3k for engine, then ill need a gearbox, wiring, management etc..

So far, this has cost me £200 if that, sold a few bits of MX5 that I bought, by the time I buy all the bits to turbo it, ill see 250hp for £1500

MrKnifey · 18 Sep 2019 at 16:31

Just spent the best part of £700 on a Fuel Tank, Pump and AN Lines and Fittings for the fuel system

This build is gonna end me

Akagi · 18 Sep 2019 at 17:51

MrKnifey said:
Just spent the best part of £700 on a Fuel Tank, Pump and AN Lines and Fittings for the fuel system This build is gonna end me

Classic Ford parts markup!

MK1/2 Escorts are all owned by old men from Essex whos wives left them because they loved their car more than them. Parts makers know that those people have plenty of disposable income because they live off of Tesco Value pasta, Stella, and roll up cigarettes.

MrKnifey · 18 Sep 2019 at 18:03

Only think MK2 Specific was the tank to be fair.. rest was Fuel Pump, Filter, Bracket and AN lines :|

JRS · 18 Sep 2019 at 20:13

I can't remember if you've answered this, and I'm feeling a bit too lazy/drunk/lazily drunk to check - are you carb'ing the MX-5 motor or sticking with EFI?

Lopéz · 19 Sep 2019 at 18:46

Acme said:
Classic Ford parts markup!

MK1/2 Escorts are all owned by old men from Essex whos wives left them because they loved their car more than them. Parts makers know that those people have plenty of disposable income because they live off of Tesco Value pasta, Stella, and roll up cigarettes.

But all that stuff is universal motorsport gear, not Mk2 Escort specific.

MrKnifey · 20 Sep 2019 at 07:13

JRS said:
I can't remember if you've answered this, and I'm feeling a bit too lazy/drunk/lazily drunk to check - are you carb'ing the MX-5 motor or sticking with EFI?

Keeping it EFI, will be running 640cc Injectors, TD04 turbo, etc, pretty standard MX5 turbo build stuff.

dirtychinchilla · 20 Sep 2019 at 12:55

That's really cool. Just posting to sub!

~>Dg<~ · 20 Sep 2019 at 13:00

my mates one hes currently doing up has a sticker on the back window. " money pit "

MrKnifey · 21 Sep 2019 at 19:41

Started doing a bit of the wiring for the engine, trying to use as much MX5 stuff as possible so pulled out the charging/power supply cabling. Cut out what I didnt need and installed it, the good thing I have with this I now have an OEM main fuse box for the high power amp stuff, like fuel pump and fans.

I also got it to turn over on the starter earlier which was a nice little win. Hopefully have it possibly running this week... Maybe..

MrKnifey · 22 Sep 2019 at 11:48

I now have a working ignition system, charging system, main fuse board and secondary fuse board. All using the MX5 parts. As well as the ignition barrel and key

This makes life easier for me, I now have OEM points to run the fuel pump, cooling fans and starting/charging system from. As well as an OEM smaller fuse board to run the power to ECU, Lights, Wipers, etc.

Boring photos :

And a pic of the car as I left it

JRS · 22 Sep 2019 at 11:52

MrKnifey said:
I now have a working ignition system, charging system, main fuse board and secondary fuse board.

Nice job

MrKnifey · 23 Sep 2019 at 16:48

Apart from electrics and the filler neck the fuel system is complete

Injection fuel tank, into filter, then into Sytec 979 pump then all the way to the fuel rail. Never built braided lines before.. what a mare!