Yes mate, the box itself is rated at 400 ft/lb of torque on a car that weighs around 1600 kg and will probably be designed to do an average of 100k.

Couple that to a car that produces 300-400 bhp and simular torque figures and you have youeself one very reliable setup as the Escort weighs a little 950kg ish.

Its not an easy conversion and will more than likey cost the earth but my opinions are that ill do it once and do it right. Not messing about with this one.

Watch this space