Ka 1.3 Rally Car Build LHD
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Ka 1.3 Rally Car Build LHD
Okay so I will begin my second build (the first was a Mk1 Mini)
I have an Ex- KA Championship Left hand rally car
Thing is it is in complete pieces and not all the parts are there
So I collected the car and it looks like this:
After getting all the parts out, filled the Ka and my focus with Ford racing bumpers and general shite
Then I began to inspect the 1.3 engine: High Comp pistons, 285 Spec Camshaft, 3 angle Valves and Seats, higher IB springs and lightened flywheel
And this is what it looked like when i got it:
With a general check on measurements crank float etc all was good
Then the engine was sent to Scholar Engines for a clean up so here goes:
- New Piston Rings - New Shells - New Gaskets and Seals - A Hone - Crank Polish and thorough clean
So relapped valves and started to rebuild the head. Had OCD on keeping it all clean, tools the lot:
Then began to clean the pistons:
Spent a day cleaning the engine cases, crank bolts, push rods etc:
Then bagged everything up ready for final build at another location, fully mapped ECU, and speedline Corse wheels
I have an Ex- KA Championship Left hand rally car
Thing is it is in complete pieces and not all the parts are there
So I collected the car and it looks like this:
After getting all the parts out, filled the Ka and my focus with Ford racing bumpers and general shite
Then I began to inspect the 1.3 engine: High Comp pistons, 285 Spec Camshaft, 3 angle Valves and Seats, higher IB springs and lightened flywheel
And this is what it looked like when i got it:
With a general check on measurements crank float etc all was good
Then the engine was sent to Scholar Engines for a clean up so here goes:
- New Piston Rings - New Shells - New Gaskets and Seals - A Hone - Crank Polish and thorough clean
So relapped valves and started to rebuild the head. Had OCD on keeping it all clean, tools the lot:
Then began to clean the pistons:
Spent a day cleaning the engine cases, crank bolts, push rods etc:
Then bagged everything up ready for final build at another location, fully mapped ECU, and speedline Corse wheels
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Excellent a few questions:
Was the immobilser activated as i havent got a key?
What power am i expecting some say 90 some say 100, honestly i was hoping for 95?
I currently run with Tony Clements Evo at the moment and just wanna drive myself!
Thanks lee
Was the immobilser activated as i havent got a key?
What power am i expecting some say 90 some say 100, honestly i was hoping for 95?
I currently run with Tony Clements Evo at the moment and just wanna drive myself!
Thanks lee
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to be honest, we had many many issues with ECU and wirning, kept melting pistons!
this is the reason it retired as we changed ECU`s, injectors, etc etc etc even complete harness!(i later found he`d been having the heads skimmed to death without saying anything.........)
PATS was removed as it was origional Motorsport ECU, well it was a new bought car to be fair.
i personally, would fit a 1.4 Zetec....... the 1.3 is just pitiful matey all IMO ofcourse
we were close with Chris Birkbeck rallying and they did the 1st conversion with bits from us, car was a totaly amazing, well balanced grin machine!
they were "about" 100bhp, never felt like it, but would still put a grin on your face
this is the reason it retired as we changed ECU`s, injectors, etc etc etc even complete harness!(i later found he`d been having the heads skimmed to death without saying anything.........)
PATS was removed as it was origional Motorsport ECU, well it was a new bought car to be fair.
i personally, would fit a 1.4 Zetec....... the 1.3 is just pitiful matey all IMO ofcourse
we were close with Chris Birkbeck rallying and they did the 1st conversion with bits from us, car was a totaly amazing, well balanced grin machine!
they were "about" 100bhp, never felt like it, but would still put a grin on your face
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to be honest, we had many many issues with ECU and wirning, kept melting pistons!
this is the reason it retired as we changed ECU`s, injectors, etc etc etc even complete harness!(i later found he`d been having the heads skimmed to death without saying anything.........)
PATS was removed as it was origional Motorsport ECU, well it was a new bought car to be fair.
i personally, would fit a 1.4 Zetec....... the 1.3 is just pitiful matey all IMO ofcourse
we were close with Chris Birkbeck rallying and they did the 1st conversion with bits from us, car was a totaly amazing, well balanced grin machine!
they were "about" 100bhp, never felt like it, but would still put a grin on your face
this is the reason it retired as we changed ECU`s, injectors, etc etc etc even complete harness!(i later found he`d been having the heads skimmed to death without saying anything.........)
PATS was removed as it was origional Motorsport ECU, well it was a new bought car to be fair.
i personally, would fit a 1.4 Zetec....... the 1.3 is just pitiful matey all IMO ofcourse
we were close with Chris Birkbeck rallying and they did the 1st conversion with bits from us, car was a totaly amazing, well balanced grin machine!
they were "about" 100bhp, never felt like it, but would still put a grin on your face
To be honest, i was seriously considering the conversion but considering the engine was so good, and didnt cost much to get it rebuilt I thought id get the use out first, get the car built and then go from there.
The reason i asked about the ECU is because it looks like an original ECU (silver case) unlike the black Ford Racing ones i have seen so was a little confused
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Ka 1.3 Rally Car Build LHD...Engine Build
okay so today I got on with assembling the bottom end considering i have never done this before took me a while to get as far as I did nevertheless i bloody enjoyed it serious cleaning OCD though
okay so to begin: Retapped and freshened up all the threads including water pump etc etc
A swift brake clean, clearing galleries etc etc
Then i checked the ring gap for all 3 rings in all 4 bores
Had to do some filing as some were a lil tight
Ready for assembly
Inserted new shells
I used grathogen not oil as the engine is going to be standing for a while
In with the crankshaft
A torque down
then assembled the timing chain and end covers with brand new seals and gaskets
This was enough for one day, so will continue tomorrow as i have still got to get the sump bolts
okay so to begin: Retapped and freshened up all the threads including water pump etc etc
A swift brake clean, clearing galleries etc etc
Then i checked the ring gap for all 3 rings in all 4 bores
Had to do some filing as some were a lil tight
Ready for assembly
Inserted new shells
I used grathogen not oil as the engine is going to be standing for a while
In with the crankshaft
A torque down
then assembled the timing chain and end covers with brand new seals and gaskets
This was enough for one day, so will continue tomorrow as i have still got to get the sump bolts
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Nice project this (I am a bit slow in finiding it though). Any updates?
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The project is not being undertaken, well not by me anyway as i believe its to expensive to build to a respectable state, plus the cage is being used for another KA and the master cylinder has corroded so its not continuing
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Bummer!! Sorry to hear that.
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