So far as i believe, its the only Escort Turbo engined Ka ever done. Usual MFi/EFi debate: but as im a student, this engine became avaiable and it has a nice little spec, and it was the best way for me personally to go about it.

Few more than 10 people have done Fiesta conversions and its very straight forward. I just had to figure out the wiring etc... so it made it a bit more fun for me, and a learning curve.

Ive only just recently finished it, and havent had much time with Christmas un all. Lots of things need a good tidy up, so i'llget some nice photos done of it soon.







...oooow, front mount ignore the wiring in this pic, that came out!


Engine Spec:

Accralite 1.5mm oversized pistons with lower compression
Hybrid Saph Cos 4x4 T3 turbo with 360 degree thrust bearing
.48 exhaust housing
.60 trim compressor
-31 actuator
K+N cone filter
Turbosystems chip
Custom Front mounted intercooler
SFS silicone hoses
Fiesta Turbo Scorpion stainless exhaust system
Longlife custom downpipe
Felpro Group A Headgasket
Escort Cosworth fuel pump
ARP Strengthened Head bolts


Just needs a setup now.. and with the coilovers, its good fun!

 

Looks and sounds good. How much u value it at?

 

Love it!! i want one

 

look's like a proper little rocket

 

little speed machine

looks evil with the front mount, should upset a few people with this lil beast.

 

there's one in this month's performance ford mag! at the daddy thrash!!

 

The one at the Daddy thrash is EFi not MFi like this one.

Fair play mate looks very tidy

 

[/quote]The one at the Daddy thrash is EFi not MFi like this one.

 

So far as i know, the one at daddy thrash is a 2.1 ZVH. Mine is the only one with a full Escort Turbo conversion i mean.

As for valuation, me and the insurance company are still undecided. More than anything, its just personally how much time i have put into it.

I just thought id better post it on here, incase some of you were wondering what im doing in the Escort Turbo section

 

best thats rapid

 

 

Yes he did

 

Off topic here,

but how did you smooth your tailgate like that

 

The bodywork is the only thing i havent done myself, as i wanted it done nicely. Never painted before, but id love to learn.

So far as i know, its the same as with any other car. Just weld in a plate in place over any holes.

 

Your car rings a bell, wasn't there one around back in the day with same wheels same colour etc?

Looks nicely done tho mate, and bet it goes well too!

 

nice work gareth!

though i hate to dissapoint you there are 2 other ka with the mfi setup

a black ka was on ebay a while ago whihc was done at severn valley 3-4 years ago and a purple/burgandy ka whihc i belive is on the ka klub forum some where!

but i dont think they have the engine spec you have!

overall lovely looking motor, as you know great respect !


gary

 

Aye ive seen those two cars. They just have MFi inlets, they've been modded slightly i.e. injectors, fiesta management. Mine is the first full Escort conversion, with metering unit etc.

 

like it m8

 

looks real nice mate bet it goes like stink

 

no the black ka was deffintaley mfi and had the metering unit!

the burgandy was as well i am shore!

 

Interior pics? as iirc it is equally as nice inside!

 

well done fella !!!!!!!!1

how difficult was the conversion mate

as in dropping the motor in there and the metering head ect

did u have to fab up alot of parts

think im gonna start looing for a busted ka !!


shame to waste me two spare engines lol



need more details bud !!!!

u got any build pics ect ??

 

"So far as i believe, its the only Escort Turbo engined Ka ever done. Usual MFi/EFi debate: but as im a student, this engine became avaiable and it has a nice little spec, and it was the best way for me personally to go about it. "

and what gearbox you runngin mate internals wise? shorely on taht spec it cant eb the standard 1.3 internals!

its geared completely wrong if you have, you'll never see the full potential out of ya engine! get a proper box like me

gary

 

hey gary u got one of these ??

can u shead any light on the problems in building one mate ??

its really got my attention now lol

and kossie are they standard wings ??

whats the best model/year to use ?

thanks!!

bri

 

loads of ka`s have rsturbo engines , there is a place that does a drive in, drive out service.....

 

just with me going 2.ltr and bigger turbo, better management ect


ive got my 1.6 , t3 and meetering head ect all going spare

seems like i could make a nice little sleeper /commuter for not very much ??//



what u think

gary logged on to msn mate bigdogengland@hotmail.com