idanrs

Hi guys,

I wanted to know, what are the differences between a std. Ford Escort 1600 MK 3-4(non-turbo), to a Escort RST MK 3-4.

What i wanted to know is can i buy an old block from a std. escort 1600 and put on my RST.... to use my turbo, my cylinder head etc'....
Is the block the same ? pistons the same ? and botton end ?

Thanks for any help mates

orion_crazy_carl

iTrader: (3)

u can use a normal bottom end,but u will need to tap the sump for the oil return as the turbo block has one built in!so yes u can,but its not easy as just swapping it over

idanrs

o.k so if i take a normal block and sump the oil return, can i use the std. pistons and botton end ? will it hold ?

orion_crazy_carl

iTrader: (3)

no,still have to use the turbo stuff,pistons ect,
i was only saying the block,sorry,should of added the rest is dfferent aswell

idanrs

so if i get the std. block i need to buy and RST bottun end and pistons,
what about the head ? can i use a normal one or again must be an RST one ?

studabear

Mite be easier to rebuild your existing rs turbo engine

idanrs

I'm starting to think so also,

Thanks a lot guys.

orion_crazy_carl

iTrader: (3)

yep,if u got a nackard turbo engine,just re build wht ya got