My rotten s2..... Finished (ish) :D
#205
Well, long time since I've looked at this thread. The car has gone through a few changes since this was last updated.
Namely, rear strut brace installed, koni adjustable suspension with cobra springs, and more recently an engine swap.
Before and after.
The basic spec is:
Zetec 2.0L Black Top
PEC Piston's and Rods
Piper uprated valve springs
Bosch Green injectors
Manifold Adapter with RST manifold
T3 turbo with 55trim compressor wheel and 360 degree bearing
Omex 600 managment
Currently putting some miles on it before getting it set up.
Big thanks to Karlos for the guidance and his fantastic thread.
Also big shoutout to Studabear for supplying me with extra pictures and tips on the fiddly parts of the conversion!
Namely, rear strut brace installed, koni adjustable suspension with cobra springs, and more recently an engine swap.
Before and after.
The basic spec is:
Zetec 2.0L Black Top
PEC Piston's and Rods
Piper uprated valve springs
Bosch Green injectors
Manifold Adapter with RST manifold
T3 turbo with 55trim compressor wheel and 360 degree bearing
Omex 600 managment
Currently putting some miles on it before getting it set up.
Big thanks to Karlos for the guidance and his fantastic thread.
Also big shoutout to Studabear for supplying me with extra pictures and tips on the fiddly parts of the conversion!
Last edited by Chopshop85; 10-04-2016 at 07:04 PM.
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What sort of power is it running now? Still a BC box?
How does it drive? I'm in the market for another series 2 but it's going to be a FRS lump and box I think.
How does it drive? I'm in the market for another series 2 but it's going to be a FRS lump and box I think.
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As for driving, just been out and about putting the running in miles on it. The biggest plus is how quiet the engine is. No tappety, rattly noises like with a CVH.
The CVH manifold means it still sounds like an RST, if a little bit louder.
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#216
It's been a while since I've updated this. Been too busy enjoying the car!
However, it's gone through some changes recently so thought I would share.
First up, front strut brace. Originally for a LHD so needed a bit of modifying.
Then I wanted a better choice of tyre so opted to go back to 15's. However the std wheels wont fit over my brakes, and neither will a lot of aftermarket I soon learned after several purchases
However, I ended up finding some comps for sale and they just about fit.
I also fancied some 90's esque mods so went for a sunstrip and a laguna splitter (always liked an 88 spec bumper with them)
However, it's gone through some changes recently so thought I would share.
First up, front strut brace. Originally for a LHD so needed a bit of modifying.
Then I wanted a better choice of tyre so opted to go back to 15's. However the std wheels wont fit over my brakes, and neither will a lot of aftermarket I soon learned after several purchases
However, I ended up finding some comps for sale and they just about fit.
I also fancied some 90's esque mods so went for a sunstrip and a laguna splitter (always liked an 88 spec bumper with them)
Last edited by Chopshop85; 28-03-2017 at 10:43 PM.
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The wheels really suit her .
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Having a mare with the new wheels as well. Managed to drop one whilst installing new brakes. Had only been on the car a few weeks.
The frist time it was repaired the colour was completely wrong. So it went back with another wheel to use as colour reference.
Picked them both up today only to find they are now both the wrong colour. So they have either done the wrong wheel by mistake, or they couldnt get the colour right so just matched the mistake colour and fobbed me off.
There is tiny chalk arrow on the ok wheel that I took in which means they've probably had the tyre off when they didnt need too.. but who knows. I'll see what they say tomorrow.
The frist time it was repaired the colour was completely wrong. So it went back with another wheel to use as colour reference.
Picked them both up today only to find they are now both the wrong colour. So they have either done the wrong wheel by mistake, or they couldnt get the colour right so just matched the mistake colour and fobbed me off.
There is tiny chalk arrow on the ok wheel that I took in which means they've probably had the tyre off when they didnt need too.. but who knows. I'll see what they say tomorrow.
#231
Escort RS Turbo
Lovely motor, great job on the resto, I'm still in the early stages with mine
Are you in northants yourself? as I noticed you took her to Northampton Motorsport for the RR setup
Rich
Are you in northants yourself? as I noticed you took her to Northampton Motorsport for the RR setup
Rich
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