Muz's 1982 MK3 Escort 2.0 Zetec XR3.Up and running. Roll on MOT

[Twins]

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[H7 CYA]

Good progress, gonna look great when its done

[jdcrst]

Oh yeah forgot about that. Looks like it going too well anyway, you need a hicup in there somewhere. lol

[muz]

It won't take 5 mins to cut it off the ghia and bang it on. How's the V5 hunt going? I've got a few days off next week to finish it.

[T3ORA]

updates

[marky_g]

lokin alright mate nice mota,

[muz]

Update in an hour when I've had me tea

[muz]

Had one too many last night so made a later than planned start today.

Managed to swap over the looms today. Fitted the horns, coil, header tank, washer bottle.



Put most of the body kit on plus the bumpers and grille, but I ran out of rivets! I thought 40 would be enough. The series one must be held together entirely of the things!







Hoping to get the engine in tomorrow!

[jonny s2]

good stuff muz,im at a similar stage to you
yours is looking promising for central

[muz]

Will deffo be at Cnetral Day Jon. No questions.

[jonny s2]

Originally Posted by muz

Will deffo be at Cnetral Day Jon. No questions.

...where is that then?



only joking pal,the comps actually look better on the mk3 than the rst
pinned bonnet looking great,as does the cut out in the bumper

[muz]

It was all already done. All I've done really is bolt it together lol. The comps do look good on it. Just ordered a new double black pin stripe for the sides and a new gloss black XR3 decal.

[jonny s2]

you putting the black and white xr3 seats in too,proper retro cool

[muz]

Yeah, Black and silver. They are mint as well, no fag holes whcih is a bonus. Just got to wait for my carpet and V5 from Jon now.

[muz]

And hopefully bought a 2.0 Zetec to power her as well.

[jonny s2]

i love the early escorts, think i might have to start looking for one

[rst in breaking]

Originally Posted by muz

And hopefully bought a 2.0 Zetec to power her as well.

thata sounding more like it oppose to the cvh , efi ftw lol

[muz]

Your greedier than me mate!

[muz]

Originally Posted by rst in breaking

thata sounding more like it oppose to the cvh , efi ftw lol

The 1.6 carb will be going in tomoz anyway, but It shouldnt be in there long

[jonny s2]

Originally Posted by muz

Your greedier than me mate!

who? me?

im happy with what i have at the min

[danny_boy699]

looking good so far mate

[muz]

Well I wanted the engine in but failed. The forklift has died and I was called into work at 2 so didn't get much done. I built the 1.6 back up, new stem seals, headgasket, new rocker cover, all cleaned, cambelt etc and fitted my front lowering springs





Then struck a deal with a 2.0 Zetec making all that time and money pointless Nevermind though. A good 130BHP will be more than enought for this little car.

And it turns out I really do need some lowering springs on the back





And a side veiw just cos it looks good

[Zetecfiesta]

looks really good muz!

[danny_boy699]

fuck me how high, u going off roading lol.

will be good to see it at cental day

[muz]

Originally Posted by Zetecfiesta

looks really good muz!

Chers Sam. You sold the Series 2 then after all that work?

Originally Posted by danny_boy699

fuck me how high, u going off roading lol.

will be good to see it at cental day

Tell em about it. Kayaba shocks, standard springs and 8 x 17's makes for a high ride If I cant find any cheap springs ill bet the grinder out

[muz]

Right lads, need soem help, who ever has done a 2.0 conversion on a MK3.

So far I've bought;
2.0 Zetec engine which comes with Mondeo engine loom, 130PS XR3 TILE ECU, 1.8 flywheel, injector rail and a FRST inlet manifold.

I have in my shed;
A Fiesta RS1800 inlet manifold with injectors and rail
A Fiesta RS1800 exhaust maniold

I know I need to buy a 1.8 sump, pick up pipe and water pump.

And for fueling you can use an RS Turbo or XR3i fuel tank, pump and lines is this correct?

Now things I need to know;

Would it be better to use a 2.0 EXT PATS ECU such as a DESK, DEWY or DEEP
I know I'll need to get a 2.0 MAF is using a 2.0 ECU

Can I use a BC box and clutch with a 1.8 zetec flywheel or will I need to use a FRST items?

Can I use my CVH engine mount?

With wiring can I just break down the engine loom into all the sensors I need then just connect to the battery like a Cossie management conversion?

Has anyone got any wiring diagrams?

Anything else I need to know?

[Twins]

Im using an early 130spec ecu from a mk5 xr3i i will get you the codes later ,also using an rs turbo tank ,cvh mount will need modding

[sjoyce666]

Muz would it not be easier to wire in a Fiesta Si engine loom and run with a DEEP, DESK or DEWY ECU, the RS1800 inlet and the 2.0 MAF the same as a Fiesta conversion would be rather than try and break down the Mondeo loom ?

I've got a pickup pipe and sump but its on the 2.0 bottom end in the garage and I'm trying to sort the running issues on my 2.0 Si at the moment so I wont be able to get the parts off anytime soon

Scott

[muz]

Cheers Dave. I think the tank I'm using now is an XR3i tank, and I have my old lines here somewhere (I think) so just need an RST pump.

I'm assuming the rear mount is much the same as a ZVH/ZT conversion, cut the corner off where it catches and weld a new bolt hole on.

Dont suppose you have any rear springs kicking about? As you can see it looks like I'm doing the Dakar Rally in it

[muz]

Originally Posted by sjoyce666

Muz would it not be easier to wire in a Fiesta Si engine loom and run with a DEEP, DESK or DEWY ECU, the RS1800 inlet and the 2.0 MAF the same as a Fiesta conversion would be rather than try and break down the Mondeo loom ?

I've got a pickup pipe and sump but its on the 2.0 bottom end in the garage and I'm trying to sort the running issues on my 2.0 Si at the moment so I wont be able to get the parts off anytime soon

Scott

I have thought about following the same route as the Fiesta conversion. The loom would still require breaking down though as it doesn't "join" to the Escort Carb loom anywhere. So would still need relays, lives and earths sorting out? I sold you my RS1800 cheap as well. That would have soted all my problems now

[sjoyce666]

Originally Posted by muz

I have thought about following the same route as the Fiesta conversion. The loom would still require breaking down though as it doesn't "join" to the Escort Carb loom anywhere. So would still need relays, lives and earths sorting out? I sold you my RS1800 cheap as well. That would have soted all my problems now

The RS1800 would have been perfect

Sadly it has moved on again and is no longer with me

Scott

[danny_boy699]

xr3i code is2fcd for 130ecu

[jonny s2]

muz, cvh mount will need modding, you can use the cvh flywheel but will need the bolt holes drilling out 11mm if i remember correct, also use the cvh clutch,

[Deerhunter]

hi Muz im in stafford and have some mint g max rear springs -25 mm i can take of my car as i have a new suspention kit to fit.

with 17s fitted
there powdercoated blue i also have matching fronts they just need blasting and powdercoating i will pm you my number if you get stuck.

[Twins]

Yes i have a set of koni and g max but holding on to both sets untill its built to check the height ,that code on the ecu i have is 92fb-12a650-bc
2fbc

[muz]

Thanks Dave. Yeah that is a 130 spec ECU. I won't be able to use my ECU I dont think as it will probably have internal PATS. The early XR3i's had NO PATS IIRC but I think they had external EDIS so you have to use the right loom. I'll look out for an early DEEP, DEWY or DESK ECU and Fiesta SI wiring look I think and make a relay/fuse box.

[Deerhunter]

pm sent

[Zetecfiesta]

Originally Posted by muz

Chers Sam. You sold the Series 2 then after all that work?



Tell em about it. Kayaba shocks, standard springs and 8 x 17's makes for a high ride If I cant find any cheap springs ill bet the grinder out

yeah mate i just couldnt be bothered with the hassle of it, think head gasket was on its way out again!

[muz]

OOOO the first new sticker has arrived. Only 2 more to come

[Glenn.]

Looks nice mate.I cant wait till its finished.