Hi guys. Now I know it's not the done thing, and it's no longer going to be a true Ford, but has anyone ever fitted a k20 Honda engine into a mk4 Escort?I have a 5 door escort which I have dropped an xr3 lump in, had it bore'd out, oversize pistons, high lift cam, ported and polished head, twin choke Weber carb and it's okay for my daily but still lacks in power, but I've also got a 3 door which I want to build for track, wide body, big power under the hood, the usual thing. So I'm thinking k20 turbo. I'm starting the build next month so was wondering if anyone has ever done it and if so, if they have any advice on it.
thanks

 

I know someone who's fitting a Honda engine into a Series 1 RS Turbo, I'm sure he'll be along soon...

 

k20 engine and box fits fine
gearboxes are weak when using a turbo
just need springs/retainers
standard engines take about 400bhp before you need the liners doing
twinscroll efr is the way to go but you need to run a big turbo as they are really efficient engines
standard engines with just cams and decent exhaust get you 250bhp

 

Thanks for the replies I appreciate it.
i don't suppose you know what shafts, hubs, struts where used? I work in a garage so have access to parts and what not, I'm just trying to get as much info as possible before I start. Any help is a appreciated

 

There's a boy on you tube running 430bhp on a 130k mile unrebuilt engine and does regular track days. He has recently fitted a bigger supercharger I think he was aiming high 400's. Incredible engine I have an ep3 as a daily and it's a great car so responsive like no other n/a car I've driven.

 

ive just got hold of an ep3
i can see why they so popular
great car out of the box