Escort MK1 Hayabusa Conversion?
03-08-2012, 06:00 PM
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Escort MK1 Hayabusa Conversion?
I am looking into buying a MK1 Escort and i was wondering if anyone has seen or heard of any hayabusa powered versions.
Or is this a stupid idea all together?
Or is this a stupid idea all together?
03-08-2012, 06:01 PM
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If you could get the weight down, then I don't see why not. Are you thinking of mounting it up front or in the back?
03-08-2012, 06:05 PM
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I would prefer the front. I like the idea of the sequential gearbox too. I think it would just be a case of getting the subframes made up but i was wondering if anyone had done it before.
04-08-2012, 11:15 AM
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That looks brilliant. I have had a look around and it is possible. Need to get the subframe made up and the engine needs to be roated 90 degrees so you can use a prop shaft instead of a chain. Then Quaife do a set of replacement internals for the 6 speed sequential gearbox for Ł1050 that change the gearing for car use and are more heavy duty. Then you can either fit a transfer box with a rear and forward gear (it means you will have 6 reverse gears too 
) Or you can fit an electric reverse motor which can be picked up for about Ł400 from z-cars but you will only just get enough power to reverse in and out of car spaces on a hill. Then its a case of upgrading the differential to work with the power and that should "in theory" all work. Ill keep upto date on any progress thats made. Thanks for your help
) Or you can fit an electric reverse motor which can be picked up for about Ł400 from z-cars but you will only just get enough power to reverse in and out of car spaces on a hill. Then its a case of upgrading the differential to work with the power and that should "in theory" all work. Ill keep upto date on any progress thats made. Thanks for your help
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That looks brilliant. I have had a look around and it is possible. Need to get the subframe made up and the engine needs to be roated 90 degrees so you can use a prop shaft instead of a chain. Then Quaife do a set of replacement internals for the 6 speed sequential gearbox for Ł1050 that change the gearing for car use and are more heavy duty. Then you can either fit a transfer box with a rear and forward gear (it means you will have 6 reverse gears too ) Or you can fit an electric reverse motor which can be picked up for about Ł400 from z-cars but you will only just get enough power to reverse in and out of car spaces on a hill. Then its a case of upgrading the differential to work with the power and that should "in theory" all work. Ill keep upto date on any progress thats made. Thanks for your help
) Or you can fit an electric reverse motor which can be picked up for about Ł400 from z-cars but you will only just get enough power to reverse in and out of car spaces on a hill. Then its a case of upgrading the differential to work with the power and that should "in theory" all work. Ill keep upto date on any progress thats made. Thanks for your helpWould be great to see it done though, if your going to build it make sure you start a resto thread with plenty of pics!!!
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Haha yeah i know but its worth the extra money to have something really special. Ill definitely start a thread. I have worked it out about 10-12000 to complete but its something to do over the year(s)
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