Hi All,

I am thinking of trying to fit a ST170 engine into a MK3 Escort. In N/A form rather than turbo'd

My first question is, does anyone know any companies that supply a 'hardware' kit to fit it, like custom engine mounts, and exhaust manifold adapter? Maybe loom, and engine management with suitable base map? I think the MK1 & MK2 Escort guys have this sort of thing, but it does not appear like it has filtered though to us FWD 80s cars yet.

Second question, there was a thread some years ago detailing a N/A ST170 into a MK3 XR3i from memory, I cannot for the life of me find it. Anyone got any ideas where it went?

Third question, will my BC 5 speed gearbox (RS1600i G/B) mount right up to it with an S2 standard clutch?

I found this thread which is useful:-

https://passionford.com/forum/ford-e...onversion.html

But there is probably not enough detail to convince my dad to help me!

Any pointers would be gratefully received, thanks

Adrian