MrKnifeys MK2 Escort Project Thread

[Frozennova]

This will be a hoot. You know where I am when you need it tuning

 

[MrKnifey]

This will be a hoot. You know where I am when you need it tuning

Didn't think of that.. but sounds like a good idea actually bud!

 

[MrKnifey]

Been plugging away at bits slowly. Most of the turbo parts turned up this week. So installed a G19 Manifold and Downpipe, TD04 Turbo and run the feed and return lines to it for the oil and coolant. Bosch 640cc Injectors, which are neatly installed now. Swapped over to the MK2 Cam Cover so I can use the Cam Sensor. Installed my ME221 and then modded the engine loom to the bare essentials. I had it running (I have got a video but cannot upload it), but a fuel leak in the middle of an AN line stopped play! Really annoying as its a manufacturing issue as well! But at least I know my engine harness works, my car harness works and MK1-MK2 engine elec conversion worked as well!

Another job ticked off was the propshaft, had a custom shaft done with heavy duty ends all brand new for £185! Bargain

Some pictures as well, I try to get more but not sure anyone wants to see photos of me sat for two hours cutting and taping wiring!

640cc Injector Goodness





G19 Manifold and Downpipe with Cheapo TD04L Turbo





Propshaft



Front pic of car to show engine height

 

[Akagi]

Nice one. How much do you think it will weigh when done? Under a tonne?

 

[MrKnifey]

Hopefully just under..

 

[Akagi]

Hopefully just under..

Flying machine then.

 

[MrKnifey]

Couldnt get the rear wilwoods under the 13's with the handbrake mechs on.. so took them off and refitted the calipers. Not sure what Im going to do about a hand brake?

Need to order some Front Brakes next

 

[Akagi]

Park in gear and friendly tester

 

[MrKnifey]

MOT? It's 40 years old this year so no MOT for me lol

 

[Frozennova]

Something like this?

https://cbradleymotorsport.co.uk/br...ke-with-cylinder-ratchet-locking-horizon.html

 

[MrKnifey]

Not a bad shout, I was just going to drill and pin the hydro I got as a barely there hand brake..

 

[MrKnifey]

Nothing really exciting to update you guys with, been adding some more Fuel Line fittings for the bulk head, got the clutch pipe in and bled and pulled it forward under its own steam.

Only cool thing to take a photo of is the Wilwood brakes for the front turned up today. Good news, they look epic. Bad news, they dont fit my wheels!

 

[MrKnifey]

Completed the intercooler install and pipework routing. Wasnt a hard task just time consuming. I will eventually change it to as much hard pipe work as I can, once I buy an ally welder and learn how to ally weld! LOL















Also the new wheels turned up, which clear my front calipers (YAY). I went for a much smaller tyre to give me more clearance, also to allow me to drop the car to my desired ride height

 

[Maundie]

Looking great, can't wait to see it finished

 

[MrKnifey]

Its going for paint hopefully end of next week

 

[Deleted member 66701]

Enters thread, expects to see at least a nicely fettled Pinto in the engine bay, maybe on throttle bodies, sees and abomination of a Mazda engine, leaves thread.

 

[Akagi]

I must say I preferred the look of the smaller wheels with the fatter tyre, but needs must!

 

[Lopéz]

Enters thread, expects to see at least a nicely fettled Pinto in the engine bay, maybe on throttle bodies, sees and abomination of a Mazda engine, leaves thread.

More fool you. Don't get a stick up your backside over the manufacturer of an engine.
Particularly when it's something a lot nicer than a cast iron Pinto.

 

[Akagi]

Mk2 Escorts and Pinto engines were crap anyway. This will be an awesome updated go cart.

 

[MrKnifey]

Enters thread, expects to see at least a nicely fettled Pinto in the engine bay, maybe on throttle bodies, sees and abomination of a Mazda engine, leaves thread.

Hope I get more of this, love upsetting the purists!