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Old 21-09-2004, 08:43 PM
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Default RS TURBO ENGINE IN A MK 5 ESCORT ??????

hi as anybody ever put a rs turbo engine in a mk5 escort if so whats the best way to do it ie mountings , driveshafts , gearbox any advice would be great
ps is it posible to use the rs turbo box ?
Old 21-09-2004, 09:11 PM
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Old 21-09-2004, 09:20 PM
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Jano has in a Mk6, the Mk5 should be similar

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Old 22-09-2004, 09:23 AM
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Default Re: RS TURBO ENGINE IN A MK 5 ESCORT ??????

Originally Posted by 3drbadboy
hi as anybody ever put a rs turbo engine in a mk5 escort

Hey

We have done a few now.. One is FASTFORD p42 Now! If you need any info you can find it here.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/oddkidd/forum
It runs cossie management and loads of trick bits worth having a look at.


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cheers mate
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cant you just turbo an rs2000 lump?
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Originally Posted by Lee_Lad
cant you just turbo an rs2000 lump?
Yea, it's that easy

Ask Kenny @ motorsport developments, I think he knocked one up one quiet saturday afternoon
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It all goes in the Mk5 Scort as they Mk5 did come with both the 1.4 CVH and the 1.6CVH. Drive shafts should be straightforward enough. Only probs I can see are in regards to the rad and intercooler mountings.

Good luck with it
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ant what are you up to??????
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
It all goes in the Mk5 Scort as they Mk5 did come with both the 1.4 CVH and the 1.6CVH. Drive shafts should be straightforward enough. Only probs I can see are in regards to the rad and intercooler mountings.

Good luck with it
cheers mate im not doing it ! my mate is doing it for someone else he was just not shore what box to use or if the rs turbo box will fit or not and what mountings ,driveshafts to use
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what type of mk 5 escort? 3i, 2000, lx etc?
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its a Diesel lol his got the tank from a rs2000 with the fuel pump so thats sorted just the other bits
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Originally Posted by FEZZY*ROB*
ant what are you up to??????
Bloody hell, a post by Rob without using the smiley!
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