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Old 28-05-2012, 02:04 PM
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Default Rizla's mk2 escort 176bhp after setup. :D few pics

As above, after a great day at classic ford yesterday, we both had day off work today. So went to get his carbs set up. was over the moon with the power 176bhp and 168 torque at the flywheel 141bhp at wheels









Old 28-05-2012, 02:09 PM
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Very nice car and bet thats a nice drive too at that power
Old 28-05-2012, 05:05 PM
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Does go well its cheap power them XE lumps pulls hard and sounds the nuts
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Nice, standard lump on carb's?
My mates dad has a black rs2k with the same setup (was on Shropshire rs owners stand yesterday) made very similar figures too, about 180 i think.
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I'm surprised it didn't make more!

Perfect combo of engine and car! Shame more mk2's don't do the conversion
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looks stunning
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Originally Posted by Fullflush
I'm surprised it didn't make more!

Perfect combo of engine and car! Shame more mk2's don't do the conversion
Is a bit tired the engine but we are going to get another lump and rebuild that so i can keep using it .Theres a bit more life in the old one yet
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Looks awesome mate
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Thats lovely.
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Have you used a ford or vaux gearbox?
Old 30-05-2012, 06:35 PM
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Thanks for replys sorry they aint the best pics but it was so hot that day and we was tired from Classic Ford the day before . Next pics will be with Cibies fitted cant wait got them at Classic Ford
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Stunning mate.
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love it
xe's are a great lump
Old 30-05-2012, 07:58 PM
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That is one tidy looking Mk2!
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Sweet!!! Love a mk2.
Old 30-05-2012, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Fullflush
Have you used a ford or vaux gearbox?
Ford one mate type 9
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Long time no speak rizla.loving the car m8 looks well smart.
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Originally Posted by 330cossie
Long time no speak rizla.loving the car m8 looks well smart.
Sure has mate how you been ? We love the mk2 jaiz has got one aswell cant be asked with cossies no more the old skool thing is proper catching on .Thinking of a RS2000 now
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Stunning.
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Originally Posted by Steve the Plumber
Stunning.
Thanks mate ill get better pics up soon
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if u ever decide u want to swap this for a 400bhp saph let me know

i miss my mk2 escort
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Great looking car.

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Sent you a pm.

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Originally Posted by dissmalrs
if u ever decide u want to swap this for a 400bhp saph let me know

i miss my mk2 escort
Can you put a pic up mate
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