hi guys iv just brought my first ever escort rs turbo its a good clean solid car thats never been messed around with i.e boost guages drilled into dash ect its all original n thats how id like to keep it apart from a few engine upgrades. Iv been reading up and the first things i seem that id need to change is some upgrades to the cooling system as the engines run very hot and the turbo n rad are very close has any one got any recomendations for a simple and effective upgrade to keep my engine cool its just has original parts at min

cheers

 

heat wrap the manifold and fit twin slimline fans to the rad for a starter.

 

Hi mate and welcome to your first s2.i have had mine for 8 yrs now and mine is standard the only thing i changed was the radiator to a stainless one,never had issues with overheating enjoy )

 

Thanks guys thats great il keep my eye out for a stainless rad and a twin fan system. i Cant belive how much fun these cars are iv wanted one ever since i was about 5 and my dad had a few so i just decided its time to treat myself. its garaged for the winter now so i just plan to do these few things before it comes out again next summer. Looking forward to going to some of my 1st ford shows aswell

 

Sounds sweet mate you have to stick some pics up ( if you don't mind )

 

rad/front mount intercooler should be as close as possible, with two fans on the intercooler. seal the I/c and rad gap with a strip of high density foam. this will help ensure air is forced through the rad rather than through gaps. also change the stat to a lower one and msd fan switch will allow the fans to kick in a bit earlier. use the best oil you can, fully synthetic 10w40 should suffice. also use the best fuel you can, ideally shell v power or bp ultimate. they don't like crappy fuel

 

thanks all sounds like advice that makes sense to nme and u all seem to know ur stuff. iv put 2 pics up but im still on L plates with this website lol n slowly getting to grips with it tho as soon as i got it i changed oil for millers 10w40 just incase it hadnt been done. the only bthing yhat has been changed is indicator lens n side repeter but i have the original and plan to put them back to orange. i cant belive how many people stop and talk to me about the car everytime i go out i get stopped by someone giving me phrase about the car its a good feeling lol

 

Motorsport developments sell a uprated fan switch and 82 degrees thermostat

Fit these along with a brand new "genuine ford" coolant temperature sensor, this and a good service is all I would do

Most of the time they have had repairs and poor quality components have been used causing it too either run hot or "appear" to run hot on the gauge

Also check what year/ mileage the cambelt kit was changed, as they degrade by age as well as mileage, and while your there if it needs it fit a new water pump


These things on a standard car should have it running nice and cold

Then alloy rad and fan kit, and intercooler upgrade is only needed if upping the power

Enjoy mate, I have been messing with them for 10 years now lol

 

my plans are to change cam belt water pump ect all over the winter so i no everything is fresh by the time it comes back out to play il defo be getting the thermostat and fan switch aswell. my car has no overheating issues i just want to do all of this for peice of mind to myself so i no il have a whole summer of fun next year.

 

contrary to belief, they are actually reliable if looked after and not abused. bodges/age and abused cars are what give people headaches

 

there are no signs of any bodges ect but best to do it all for peice of mind i rekon

 

Anyone have any other sugestions of bits to check/replace over the winter to keep it running mint ?

 

Plugs (genuine ford)
Leads and king lead (Motorsport developments)
Dizzy cap
Rotor arm
Fuel filter
Cambelt and water pump
Timing tensioner and the two bolts that hold it in place both available from ford
Decent oil and filter
Air filter
Check there's 12v's at the fuel pump

Check rear tie bar condition as I have had one snap at speed and so did a friend, so general check on all structural components

All of the above parts are available from Motorsport developments and when you get bored they sell all the stuff too mod it

Get a chipped ecu second hand (much cheaper)
Bailey/ AS breather kit ( again second hand will be cheaper)
-31 actuator (needs to be brand new)
Front mount intercooler and alloy rad kit (new or second hand but second hand will be half price)
Free flowing exhaust system and air filter

This lot once set up by a professional will do anything between 170/195bhp depending on car and condition

But with 70k I would think the clutch wouldn't last long at this so a clutch upgrade would be on the cards

AVOID: any ebay clutch and techni clutches, they are shite so only buy new from decent company's

 

And trusted tuners for these are
Motorsport developments. (Msd)
Jamsport
Odd Kidd creations
Norris Motorsport. (Nms)
Karlos g (Member on here)

Not many but these are people I would trust with mine

 

cheers guys just a cupple of questions
what is the rear tie bar you were on about ?
just looking over the car last night and noticed on the ecu theres a big red sticker saying NMS i presume this is norris motorsport so they must of done some sort of work to the car but i dont no what ?

i plan in doing all of these things you guys have suggested thanks for all your imput i look forward to bringing it back out next summer

also iv managed to purchase a front mount n twin fan kit already so theres my start

 

sorry forgot to add can anyone suggest a certain clutch to go for as i dont want to end up having sh"t put in it and it lasting 5 mins as i dont have a clue with stuff like that

 

a decent organic clutch should be enough to last if the power is kept this side off 200hp