Mk3josh

Hi all 👍🏻
New to the group and just wanted to to share the beginning of my build. Bought my mk3 escort back in 2010 when I was 18 and it's been off the road since 2011.

when I first bought the vehicle I was an inexperienced apprentice but over the year of it being off the road I have become a fairly skilled mechanic. Now it's time to build it with all the parts and accessories I have collected over the years.

I have recently purchased a focus ST170 in panther black which i will be using the engine and gearbox for the build but most of the other parts are available for sale for a small price as the car will only be going to scrap once I'm done with it.
So If any one needs any thing just give us a message.. Back in 2010 when it was on the road

ST170 engine and gearbox removed ready to come homeFinally cleared out the garage and made space for the engine to be stripped and inspected and rebuilt.

For 95000 and no history with the focus it looks in good shape and an ideal engine to start with.

gcfcos

Good project mate. Love mk3 escorts. Can't wait to see what u do with it

Mk3josh

Thanks mate Ive been waiting such a long time to get this project started I just had to many others that got it the way. I will try to keep the photos uploading to share the passion and the problems

james kiely

iTrader: (5)

Keep the updates coming mate looks a great shell

Mk3josh

When i was a hooligan and it got me into trouble





On the way back from santa pod ultimate street car.. 2011 broken down but with some wd40 and some pliers misifire fixed

Mk3josh

Interior:

Full welded in roll cage
Bucket seats
Harnesses
S1 dashboard with custom digital dash
Hydraulic biased pedal box

Engine/transmission :

ST170 engine
Getrag 6speed gearbox
Omex throttle body kit with management
Pistons
High lift cams
Ported and polished cylinder head
Bottom end rebuild
Modified cvh engine mount
Alternator relocate
Custom gearbox mount
Customs drive shaft ? Require information

Body exterior:

Keeping the original look
S1 spoiler
Rs1600i front spoiler
Sitting on gaz adjustable coilovers
S1 Rs turbo wheels

Brakes:

Sierra cosworth 4 pot calipers
Red stuffed pads
Grooved front discs
St170 rear calipers
St170 rear discs
Custom fabricated rear carrier brackets to fit larger st disc
S1 rear hubs





Fuel system still doing research on what's best



Gaz adjustable coilovers these may need upgrading once on the track to fully adjustable but we shall See



Rear disc conversion requires the mk3 escort rear hubs that have hollow drums without the bearing built in..

NobbyClark

That's a cool project you've got there.

I love the pic of the exhaust and flames!!

Keep the updates coming!!

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Cool car. Good engine too.

Series1Pete

Nice car and cool project .

heres my one ..

james kiely

iTrader: (5)

thats a cracker pete

Series1Pete

Thanks

looing at a st170 turbo conversion so interested to see this thread progress .

visa_broke

both cars look good, I miss the few mk3's I had. Shame the first one my mate filled with filler before I had it and it crumpled in an accident. Second one my ex bent the front suspension cracking the inner wing.

NobbyClark

Thats a lovely Escort you've got there Pete!

Mk3josh

Nice car Pete only gives me more inspiration to get mine done even quicker

Series1Pete

thanks josh cant take all the credit was mostly done before I got it but I've tidied some bits up .

added group a coil , twin fan relays etc.

Are you welding mounts in for the gearbox ?

ive got an stronger ib5 box with lsd to put in at some point if I go st170 turbo , looking at adapting the mk3 mounts to take it

Fav is carbon roof .

Funny how my track one gets more looks than my standard s1

Mk3josh

What is it like on the track against others
And are you running all st gear on this one ^^?
I'm going to be using getrag gearbox but I'm chopping off the focus mounting for gearbox and Fabricating it in, and I got to get some custom shaftsmade for it all fun lol

Series1Pete

havent got round to getting on the track yet there aren't that many near by that are reasonable etc. I will tho .

its all s1 stuff at the moment .

Im planning on building a st turbo engine for the black one and using the ib5 box if I can .

The black one is pretty rapid. The white one would be as well but it wants a better clutch , it's slipping . I took out a 4 paddle one because it was a twat to drive .

Mk3josh

After Posting my first thread about about getting my Mk3 escort built I am finally back to getting this car done for good.

After changing my job I now have a lot more spare time on my hands to finally get my project race car built..

Finally picked the old girl up being in storage for 7 years.

Keep following for a st170 mk3 race car build like no other👍🏻

The Youth.

iTrader: (1)

when you say race car are you going to race it or just do track days, if your going to race it choose a championship and check their regs, then built it to the regs, don't build the car then try and find a championship it will fit in.
good luck with the project.
If you need any advice about uk circuit racing just ask


Steve

Mk3josh

It's going to be a track day Road racer. But built same as a mk3 touring car.
But will be a 2.0 N/A
Hopefully one day I will race it. But the project is my first challenge.
Cheers for your post Steve. ����

Mk3josh

Cars home..
I gave it a good clean to see how much of my escort had disappeared..
But being dry stored it's pretty much how I left it.
Removed all the parts I had collected since buying..
Then too start on the shell strip down..

Caddyshack

Nice project. Welcome to the forum

Mk3josh

Few weeks back..
Engine stripped down..
I plan to put the engine block back together hollow with the gearboxe attached just so I can make the engine mounts for the 6 speed gearbox..

The engine is in good shape no heavy wearing on the crank or shells for a 95000 mile engine.

The engine Block bores shows small wear but will be fixed with an oversized forged piston.

Mk3josh

Cylinder head is off..

All ready to be sent off for some magic treatment.

Cylinder head is going To be ported/gas flowed

Competition kent cams

Larger valves if possible

Piper cams vernier pulleys with VVT delete kit (retro-ford)

Head skim

Mk3josh

New parts arriving makes me happy..

I have built many engines and there's nothing worse than, not having everything you need as you build it.. causing delays on delays..

Piper cams vernier pulleys VVT delete kit

Arp head studs
Arp main studs
Bottom end gasket kit
New main bearings
New big end bearings
New oil pump
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Mk3josh

So more progress on getting the shell in a position to start the repairs

Engine, loom, dash, and everything else to make it nice and empty.. all gone.

Preparation for the welded roll cage getting closer😀

nigel b

nice project

Rowe

nice spec on the engine without going too daft with things. Did you opt for the piper or kent cams in the end?

Rsmat

iTrader: (2)

Nice project mate ..love the mk3 escort

Mk3josh

Thanks ����
Will Keep updates And progress flowing.

Mk3josh

Hi mate

Yes I have gone for the competition Kent cams
Highest spec on burton power
Also requires cylinder head machining to 32mm so new lifters will fit.

Upgraded valve springs (yb cossie)
Upgraded spring retainers (yb cossie)

james kiely

iTrader: (5)

mk3 s rock

im mid build myself on my mk3 .