Evening all,

Would appreciate a little bit of help.

Im looking at buying an escort soon but would like a bit of information first to help me decided.

Im sure this crops up plenty of times but what do people prefer, small or large turbo model?

Is there anything i should look out for when i go to look at them?

Tbh im trading in my car, well hoping to anyways, 300bhp Focus ST, may try to sell but would like a part ex really.

Looking about 13K for one, i no its not a huge lump, but seem to be a few nice ones around for that?

Any info is much appreciated folks

ta Rick

 

look out for the dreaded rust ,sills especially mate

 

the large turbo model is more sought after as the managment system it has on it is much easier to tune than the st model, iirc the st model is costly and difficult to get over 300bhp tho what it lacks in lag with the tiny t25 turbo makes up for instant power at any rpm.
also one thing to check for now as these are starting to get on a bit is rot, some are starting to rot quite badly these days as not all of them are as cherished as we would think
obviously you get what you pay for 13k should grab you a tidy example but i wouldnt personally expect anything mint or highly/well tuned for that money

 

cheers guys,
well i wouldnt want a tuned one for that money, just a nice enough one really.
Id be tuning it myself as thats part of the fun

Im only round the corner from motorsport developments in blackpool to if any one uses them.

Sounds like the big turbo model may be the better buy then?

 

i would say so mate and yes msd are very good you wont go wrong there mate

 

big turbo all the way mate

 

ha ha ok ok lol

Is there any particular year they run through, or did they make both cars at the same time if you understand me?

 

As I understand it the ST was introduced after the BT but may be wrong, the BT has the upper hand in terms of tuning due to the turbo and engine management the former using Weber in tradition while the latter uses Fords own EEC system.

Martin

 

www.escortrscosworth.com you'll find everything you need to know on there