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Old 09-05-2005, 09:27 AM
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I've just bought an Mk4 H reg 1.4 petrol escort combi and have a couple of questions. Firstly- I want to lower it- Do I use estate springs & shocks or van? It has a 1.4 cvh- can I do anything to get reasonable power from this or should I change it to a 1.6 carb'd? What would I need for this conversion? Please help, I've been a BMW owner for the last year and I've just returned to the world of Ford
Old 09-05-2005, 09:15 PM
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use the same suspension you would for a saloon, and reasonable power? aint gonna see much out of 1.6 carbs are ya?
Old 10-05-2005, 08:08 AM
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Saloon? Ford didn't make a MK4 saloon- that was called the Orion. Do you mean estate?
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alright then hatch, rs turbo xr3i etc
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hi there had a few turboed comby vans hence the name

if you nee any help pm me m8 always willing to help

as above tho just use shocks of an rs turbo or a like

as for engine id recomend turboing it easy to do and very fast when modded

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PROGRESS REPORT: I've found out that Orion exhausts fit straight on so I've got a perf system on the way. Fitted a set of alloys off ebay & Lowered 2" and will have back windows by Monday........
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