ZAKSPEED ESCORT 4x4 500+HP (328mm rear discs machined rear spoiler profiles here )
12-03-2011, 08:51 PM
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17-03-2011, 05:07 PM
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not much of an update but it is progress i bought a pair of 3" 4 point harnesses on ebay for an absolute steal .
also got some top hats made up so i can bolt my seats through the seat bars i made there taped for m8
i also borrowed a set of group A chassis mount engine mounts to copy of my very good mate Richie (aka turbosailor boy)
also got some top hats made up so i can bolt my seats through the seat bars i made there taped for m8
i also borrowed a set of group A chassis mount engine mounts to copy of my very good mate Richie (aka turbosailor boy)
17-03-2011, 06:52 PM
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yes Dave once i got the chassis mounts in i will be making alloy group A style engine mounts
the chassis mounts will be modified so the engine sits 25mm higher but the bracket is 25mm lower so i can still fit my 2wheel drive exhaust manifold
the chassis mounts will be modified so the engine sits 25mm higher but the bracket is 25mm lower so i can still fit my 2wheel drive exhaust manifold
18-03-2011, 12:04 AM
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has it been finished yet . i used to follow it on turbosport but Gary would not put pics up of progress as it was being kept for classic ford mag feature ,any more pics of the progress on it so far
18-03-2011, 12:21 AM
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ya, it has progressed well. am now debating with myself if i am going to fit a bdg, a zakspeed spec turbo bda or the YB i bought from harvey along with the new elite sequential.
decisions, decisions,.....lol
the shell should be finished within the next few weeks, gary had been busy and i didnt push him as all good things need time
i will post some resto pics soon, classic ford has somewhat forgotten the project so i do not owe them any exclusivity anymore.
let me get the newest shots from gary and i'll post them up
cheers, michael
decisions, decisions,.....lol
the shell should be finished within the next few weeks, gary had been busy and i didnt push him as all good things need time
i will post some resto pics soon, classic ford has somewhat forgotten the project so i do not owe them any exclusivity anymore.
let me get the newest shots from gary and i'll post them up
cheers, michael
18-03-2011, 05:13 PM
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ya, it has progressed well. am now debating with myself if i am going to fit a bdg, a zakspeed spec turbo bda or the YB i bought from harvey along with the new elite sequential.
decisions, decisions,.....lol
the shell should be finished within the next few weeks, gary had been busy and i didnt push him as all good things need time
i will post some resto pics soon, classic ford has somewhat forgotten the project so i do not owe them any exclusivity anymore.
let me get the newest shots from gary and i'll post them up
cheers, michael
decisions, decisions,.....lol
the shell should be finished within the next few weeks, gary had been busy and i didnt push him as all good things need time
i will post some resto pics soon, classic ford has somewhat forgotten the project so i do not owe them any exclusivity anymore.
let me get the newest shots from gary and i'll post them up
cheers, michael
.as for which engine i really think you only got one choice to do the car justice & that would be to fit the zakspeed turbo spec BDA if you can get your hands on one that is .
18-03-2011, 06:21 PM
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18-03-2011, 06:44 PM
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the turbo escorts used to use bda turbo motors making around 400hp afaik
Wow serious Bhp out of a 1400
18-03-2011, 07:20 PM
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i still got to work out how to make the front & rear spoiler templates would make my life real easy .
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18-03-2011, 07:42 PM
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18-03-2011, 07:57 PM
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Could always take the non-destructive route of a 3d scanner, get the shape into a CAD package and either use the measurements to make something representative by hand or just get plugs machined up to get the moulds off.
Not saying it's cheap but is an option, especially if someone else wanted to have the possibility to replace any panels if they got damaged.
Not saying it's cheap but is an option, especially if someone else wanted to have the possibility to replace any panels if they got damaged.
18-03-2011, 08:23 PM
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hey 10 layers of wax and 3 layers of PVA and it will be fine 
An easier way might be go along with a bit bigger than wing/quarter sized foam blocks and start sculpting it around the wings before fettling it, sealing it etc then using it as a mould.
or if its the profile thats more important, then using simple balsa sheet make side profiles at 5cm intervals then make it into a 3 representation when home, fill gaps with foam, filler over top to smooth it then sand an paint for a good mould surface.
An easier way might be go along with a bit bigger than wing/quarter sized foam blocks and start sculpting it around the wings before fettling it, sealing it etc then using it as a mould.
or if its the profile thats more important, then using simple balsa sheet make side profiles at 5cm intervals then make it into a 3 representation when home, fill gaps with foam, filler over top to smooth it then sand an paint for a good mould surface.
18-03-2011, 09:41 PM
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there were 3 different zakspeed engines in the gr5's....actually 4....
1430cc turbo, was the 1st turbo they made to remain under 2 liter (1.4 factor)
1745cc turbo, was the 2nd gen turbo bda, to remain under 2.5 liters (1.4 factor)
1830cc turbo, was the all out version for above 2500cc regulations
and a NA bdg with nikasil liners at 1993cc (more or less)
i collected most of the infos by now and will be building several of the turbo engines with the help of zakspeeds retired chief engine builder who i tracked down.
will pedley will be making those engines, as reyland and harvey refused to get involved.
i am sure mr. pedley will make a SUPERB job. am 100% confident hes the guy for it.
andy, i know almost everything about those monsters now and most of it i do not publish as this will be in the book i will release somewhen next year.
if u want to talk to me then dont hesitate, i do not bite.....
1430cc turbo, was the 1st turbo they made to remain under 2 liter (1.4 factor)
1745cc turbo, was the 2nd gen turbo bda, to remain under 2.5 liters (1.4 factor)
1830cc turbo, was the all out version for above 2500cc regulations
and a NA bdg with nikasil liners at 1993cc (more or less)
i collected most of the infos by now and will be building several of the turbo engines with the help of zakspeeds retired chief engine builder who i tracked down.
will pedley will be making those engines, as reyland and harvey refused to get involved.
i am sure mr. pedley will make a SUPERB job. am 100% confident hes the guy for it.
andy, i know almost everything about those monsters now and most of it i do not publish as this will be in the book i will release somewhen next year.
if u want to talk to me then dont hesitate, i do not bite.....
20-03-2011, 05:15 PM
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there were 3 different zakspeed engines in the gr5's....actually 4....
1430cc turbo, was the 1st turbo they made to remain under 2 liter (1.4 factor)
1745cc turbo, was the 2nd gen turbo bda, to remain under 2.5 liters (1.4 factor)
1830cc turbo, was the all out version for above 2500cc regulations
and a NA bdg with nikasil liners at 1993cc (more or less)
i collected most of the infos by now and will be building several of the turbo engines with the help of zakspeeds retired chief engine builder who i tracked down.
will pedley will be making those engines, as reyland and harvey refused to get involved.
i am sure mr. pedley will make a SUPERB job. am 100% confident hes the guy for it.
andy, i know almost everything about those monsters now and most of it i do not publish as this will be in the book i will release somewhen next year.
if u want to talk to me then dont hesitate, i do not bite.....
1430cc turbo, was the 1st turbo they made to remain under 2 liter (1.4 factor)
1745cc turbo, was the 2nd gen turbo bda, to remain under 2.5 liters (1.4 factor)
1830cc turbo, was the all out version for above 2500cc regulations
and a NA bdg with nikasil liners at 1993cc (more or less)
i collected most of the infos by now and will be building several of the turbo engines with the help of zakspeeds retired chief engine builder who i tracked down.
will pedley will be making those engines, as reyland and harvey refused to get involved.
i am sure mr. pedley will make a SUPERB job. am 100% confident hes the guy for it.
andy, i know almost everything about those monsters now and most of it i do not publish as this will be in the book i will release somewhen next year.
if u want to talk to me then dont hesitate, i do not bite.....
I to would certainly be interested in your book as well , and having seen the car at Gary's and the work he has put into it know this is going to a very special Escort
to michael
22-03-2011, 08:12 PM
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yes great result Dave
yes i have done a fair bit brett i just got to wait for my profiles for the chassis mount engine brackets then work out how to fit them with out fowling the 2wheel drive exhaust & raising the engine by 25mm at the same time
i will dig my mag wheels out & see what off set they are i have 7 of them
i will dig my mag wheels out & see what off set they are i have 7 of them
22-03-2011, 08:51 PM
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I looked round a bare grp A escort shell 3 weeks ago and it had double skin inner wings where the chassis engine mounts fit on for strength,and my saph Grp A prep Manual shows this but mine never got fitted!! same as the cage got fitted wrong .......and I gave them the book to use!!!
Have you wheel got grp A inserts?
Have you wheel got grp A inserts?
22-03-2011, 08:55 PM
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I looked round a bare grp A escort shell 3 weeks ago and it had double skin inner wings where the chassis engine mounts fit on for strength,and my saph Grp A prep Manual shows this but mine never got fitted!! same as the cage got fitted wrong .......and I gave them the book to use!!!
Have you wheel got grp A inserts?
Have you wheel got grp A inserts?