Originally Posted by
Chopshop85
Looks like it'll be fun with the new engine. What sort of power are you hoping for?
I am looking for about 210-225 HP at 15 PSI
Engine has been balanced and blueprinted by North East Machinery in East Hartford CT.
Block
1987 Escort GT 1.9 HO CVH
Bored - .020" over
Decked - .005"
Crank - underground .010"
Pistons - Custom forged by Arias, free floating with poly locks,
11 cc's was removed from stock piston and sent to Arias to copy as Forge. Compression was 8.1/1 with factory deck and bore but will be a bit higher due to .005" off deck and .020" over bore.
Rods - Factory shotpeened
Rod bolts - ARP
Clutch - 1989 Ford Taurus SHO (Larger 9.25 inch diameter)
Flywheel - 1988 Thunderbird
Flywheel bolts - ARP
Head - 1987 Ford Escort GT (roller cam and smaller exhaust. The smaller exhaust ports allowed me to have enough material to port and gasket match to the Escort RS manifold.) D shape to round port.
Headgasket - Cometic MLS
ECU - The engine will be managed by a Megasquirt 3 powered ECU called the PIMPX that is engineered by Stinger Performance. The PIMPX is direct plug in play. This ECU also comes with built in MAP sensor so NO MORE AIR METER.
Injectors - 35 lb brown top injectors from 1985.5 2.3 Turbo Mustang SVO
Transmission - 5 speed MTX