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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Default radiator at the rear

Anyone done this on a escort mk3/4?

show me pics, links, info

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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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why would ya want to m8?
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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There was a S1 on performance ford a few years ago with a rad in the rear

Its done so a bigger intercooler could be fitted
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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The car in question was Tom Scarlett's
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Cliff S1
The car in question was Tom Scarlett's
You got a link to any pics please Dave
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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its quite hard work to place window scoops to where they are needed for optimum flow

i know tom scarlet had some issues with this
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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the reason i was asking was because, was reading fastford the other day and some where in the mag it was a ka that have it, so was wondering if it was done on a mk3/4!

gus, yep.. and i reckon the (thinking of the ka) scoops brake the car down some=) allot
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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its pointless with no effect. my opinion of course.

unless its a built rear engine then fair enuff.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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its pointless with no effect. my opinion of course.

unless its a built rear engine then fair enuff.
Hows that? If its rear engined you'd want to keep it at the front as well no?


It's a serious mod, if i wanted serious power would love to just whack in a
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ad4m RST
Hows that? If its rear engined you'd want to keep it at the front as well no?


It's a serious mod, if i wanted serious power would love to just whack in a
but wouldnt that mean placing it in the front of a rear engine be a right mess? such as your having to chanel the water hoes throw or under the car? Sure a 911 is in the rear just like the Vayron?

could be wrong tho
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