I'm new to the forum and I was just wondering how tunable a escort mk6 van 1.8d is

 

many people have modded these over the years but normally with a change of engine being 1st port of call if keeping it std then suggest a full service and do the cosmetics

 

The engine is the last mod as I finished the bodywork

 

are you wanting to keep it diesel because if you are then you are very limited on mods, or are you wanting the extra grin factor if so plenty of decent options for a better power plant

 

What other mods are good for the body I put on it:

Mondeo turbines
Carbon wrapped bonnet
A few stickers
Tinted lights

 

Probably keep it diesel depends tho

 

there is a vast amount of options for the body the same as any mk6 escort, all depends on your budget and expertise and personal taste, as for engine then a good service

 

I would like a gti bumper and sideskirts but don't know anyone who could extend the sideskirts

 

you can buy ready made replica skirts and cossie style rear bumper as well as one piece back door etc, front fogged bumper from any mk6 fits no problem

 

What about interior mods it's got

Gti interior
Carpeted
I might flock the dash

 

gti seats are pretty dire tbh your better off going for rs2000 ones and getting early Si door cards to match, the world is your oyster as mods for these are endless

 

How do you wire up electric windows?

 

get some pics up fella im thinking of starting a van project be interesting to see the carbon etc

 

Best bet? Leave the 1.8d alone as you'll piss money away in the wind trying to tune it bar a good service and maintenance.

If want it to be faster and have central locking and electric windows - buy a scrapper escort TDDI and swap the lot over.

 

sell the van to me and buy yourself a car you can mod

 

Ive spent to much time and effort modding it to sell it and it's a handy thing to have a van about

 

Fit a TD and wind pump up. Go alright then