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Old 12-05-2007, 05:27 PM
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Default Escort's nearly ready
after loads of problems/ set backs im nearly there




new plate



suspension fitted, grp a hubs/driveshafts uprated diffs(r+d front,atb rear) kaliber cossie adjustable rear beam







pic of engine bay

xtra pipe work for electric waterpump


left to sort is front and rear bladed antiroll bars,geometry setup, new 65l fuel cell to be bolted in fuel pumps etc and new gearbox/clutch then back to norris designs for final mapping,
first outing will be at silverstone 3rd june for timeattack 2nd round,fingers crossed
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Old 12-05-2007, 06:34 PM
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not long to the comepletion then.

hope all goes well on the track.
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Old 12-05-2007, 08:45 PM
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cheers dave couple more pics of engine bay during install

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Old 12-05-2007, 08:50 PM
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notice stainless remote wastegate exhaust
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Old 12-05-2007, 09:12 PM
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Wow, thats nice!

Whats the spec of the engine, Steve?
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Old 12-05-2007, 09:36 PM
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high compression,1000cc injectors,gt30/40 turbo,motec management, 578bhp 486lb/ft pump gas on full boost by 3800rpm revs to 8200rpm,race fuel 652bhp 554lb/ft should go ok
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Old 12-05-2007, 09:47 PM
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Old 12-05-2007, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by (camp)B9KOS
Looks Steve
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Old 13-05-2007, 12:12 PM
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Looking good mate

Hope your bringing it up to knockhill again it went well last year
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Originally Posted by Homer.
Looking good mate

Hope your bringing it up to knockhill again it went well last year
yes will be at knockhill for 3rd round of timeattack 28th july then totb on 29th busy weekend
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Cant wait to see this go at knockhill . That a few 6R4's in the back ground
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The power's not to shy LOL

Looking good too,
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Very nice indeed Steve. Good luck in time attack.
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Very good steve.. first outing after my birthday as well.. will be like a late present watching it flying

Just hope everything goes well for you with this car

and when it does go boyo should it fly

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Awesome spec now Steve looks awesome mate!

Will be interesting to see this go at Time Attack!
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thanks eveyone for comments

will be testing on 28th may at donington fingers crossed
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looks wkd love wrc kit
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Old 16-05-2007, 02:58 PM
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Them waterpipes look a bit trick

Hope u don't mind me asking, but where do they go?
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another proper track toy
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Originally Posted by Smit
Them waterpipes look a bit trick

Hope u don't mind me asking, but where do they go?
external electric waterpump
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AWESOME - have you weighed it yet?
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Old 18-05-2007, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
AWESOME - have you weighed it yet?
not yet mike will weigh at nory's next week
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