HELP! Escort MK4 van conversion

mk4van · 07-02-2009, 07:23 PM

Just bought a 1991 Escort MK4 van on a 1991plate (H). Was told it was a 1.4 but log book says its a 1.3 - looks like somekind of CVH to me.......

Any way, wanted to drop an RS Turbo engine in it - but can find any guides

, so Im not sure exactly what I need for the conversion or how to go about it. Thought it would be pretty straight forward......

Can anyone help??

The guy that owned it before reckonned he was going to drop an rS2000 lump in because the engine in the van has not got a dissy...... thought this would be more difficult???

Any ideas or advise?

Many thanks - Mark

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combi van man · 08-02-2009, 01:43 PM

you need a smashed up rs turbo,possible rear end damage and basicaly change just about everything over to the van.
good luck

mk4van · 08-02-2009, 02:05 PM

Yeah, sounds like my best option......

Cheers

martinmilne · 08-02-2009, 04:52 PM

they did a modifiying guide in fast ford for the mk4 van about 2 years ago tells you everything you need to know

rs1072 · 08-02-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by combi van man

you need a smashed up rs turbo,possible rear end damage and basicaly change just about everything over to the van.
good luck

clarke5700 · 08-02-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk4van

Just bought a 1991 Escort MK4 van on a 1991plate (H). Was told it was a 1.4 but log book says its a 1.3 - looks like somekind of CVH to me.......

Any way, wanted to drop an RS Turbo engine in it - but can find any guides

, so Im not sure exactly what I need for the conversion or how to go about it. Thought it would be pretty straight forward......

Can anyone help??

The guy that owned it before reckonned he was going to drop an rS2000 lump in because the engine in the van has not got a dissy...... thought this would be more difficult???

Any ideas or advise?

Many thanks - Mark

i think you mit be a bit out of your leage

mk4van · 08-02-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarke5700

i think you mit be a bit out of your leage

Not out of my 'league' mate!

Just never done one before - asked for some advice, not stupid remarks.

Thanks

cozzuki · 08-02-2009, 07:06 PM

hi mark, got a mk3 van myself its not hard to do as most off it bolt stright in . only few things u will have to mod, exhaust, tank, plus lower rear beam proper

clarke5700 · 08-02-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk4van

Not out of my 'league' mate!

Just never done one before - asked for some advice, not stupid remarks.

Thanks

sorry mate i dident mean to come across as rude looking back at my post i can see how you took it

good luck tho i cant see how the previous owner was going to put an rs 2000 lump in it just because the engine in it does not have a dizzy

none of the cvh loom will plug up to the rs engine any way

but you new this of corse

ben16i · 08-02-2009, 10:31 PM

Good project always liked the idea of a RS turbo van.

This is a straight forward conversion as it will all bolt straight in the only part that may be a bit of a headache is the wiring but there is a company called the RS Centre that sell a RS Turbo conversion loom if you dont fancy doing the wiring yourself, i have never used one but sounds like it might make the jod easier.
I mate of mine did have a complete but rusty S2 for sale a couple of weeks ago that is running around 170bhp that wasnt alot of money could find out more if your interested.

rst in breaking · 08-02-2009, 10:38 PM

good luck mate, in my opinion going efi is an easier option, mfi has a load of crap nt needed, love the vans, good luck

Mixja · 09-02-2009, 12:01 AM

got a 90 spec complete car loom goin cheap if u decide to get all the bits seperate...

martinmilne · 10-02-2009, 05:57 PM

any pics yet

mk4van · 10-02-2009, 06:35 PM

Havent started the conversion yet, but will be adding soon

mk4van · 10-02-2009, 06:50 PM

Just been having a browse and thought about possibly going for the ZVH option. Has anyone got any experience with this type of conversion???

marky_g · 11-02-2009, 10:31 AM

they did 1300 cvh's but in mk3's

h plate will be HCS (OVH) engine

marky_g · 11-02-2009, 10:33 AM

if ur starting from scratch u should go for zetec turbo and management unless you intend to use RST mfi system then just stay 1600 cvh

zvh is cool if u already have tuned engine and want more displacement

08-02-2009, 04:52 PM	#4
martinmilne Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: masworth, herts Posts: 1,648 Rep Power: 7	they did a modifiying guide in fast ford for the mk4 van about 2 years ago tells you everything you need to know __________________

08-02-2009, 10:38 PM	#11
rst in breaking PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chingford, london Posts: 7,830 Rep Power: 15	good luck mate, in my opinion going efi is an easier option, mfi has a load of crap nt needed, love the vans, good luck __________________ As a non goldmember please do not advertise in your signature

09-02-2009, 12:01 AM	#12
Mixja 420 1989 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WickFORD... Posts: 1,480 Rep Power: 8	got a 90 spec complete car loom goin cheap if u decide to get all the bits seperate... __________________ I got 99 problems but owning a S2 ain't one... Havin a bird that drinks wine is tho...!!

10-02-2009, 05:57 PM	#13
martinmilne Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: masworth, herts Posts: 1,648 Rep Power: 7	any pics yet __________________

11-02-2009, 10:31 AM	#16
marky_g Fleet Manager Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thurrock Essex Posts: 5,382 Rep Power: 14	they did 1300 cvh's but in mk3's h plate will be HCS (OVH) engine __________________ Click to see my RS Turbo project http://passionford.com/forum/showthr..._g#post3406438

08-02-2009, 01:43 PM	#2
combi van man I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: derby Posts: 998 Rep Power: 6	you need a smashed up rs turbo,possible rear end damage and basicaly change just about everything over to the van. good luck

08-02-2009, 02:05 PM	#3
mk4van Argh - Stella Artois! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, sounds like my best option...... Cheers

08-02-2009, 07:06 PM	#8
cozzuki Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: south wales Posts: 56 Rep Power: 5	hi mark, got a mk3 van myself its not hard to do as most off it bolt stright in . only few things u will have to mod, exhaust, tank, plus lower rear beam proper

08-02-2009, 10:31 PM	#10
ben16i Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: didcot Posts: 51 Rep Power: 5	Good project always liked the idea of a RS turbo van. This is a straight forward conversion as it will all bolt straight in the only part that may be a bit of a headache is the wiring but there is a company called the RS Centre that sell a RS Turbo conversion loom if you dont fancy doing the wiring yourself, i have never used one but sounds like it might make the jod easier. I mate of mine did have a complete but rusty S2 for sale a couple of weeks ago that is running around 170bhp that wasnt alot of money could find out more if your interested.

10-02-2009, 06:35 PM	#14
mk4van Argh - Stella Artois! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Havent started the conversion yet, but will be adding soon

10-02-2009, 06:50 PM	#15
mk4van Argh - Stella Artois! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Just been having a browse and thought about possibly going for the ZVH option. Has anyone got any experience with this type of conversion???

11-02-2009, 10:33 AM	#17
marky_g Fleet Manager Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thurrock Essex Posts: 5,382 Rep Power: 14	if ur starting from scratch u should go for zetec turbo and management unless you intend to use RST mfi system then just stay 1600 cvh zvh is cool if u already have tuned engine and want more displacement __________________ Click to see my RS Turbo project http://passionford.com/forum/showthr..._g#post3406438

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