f reg mk4 escort fwd into mk3 cosworth powerd rear wheel drive
16-06-2009, 07:02 PM
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no more done yet, just fitted the engine & box back in so i can make a gearbox mount
get more done in the next few days/weekend
20-06-2009, 05:48 PM
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got abit more done 2day, roofskin is now all spotwelded on & done
front panel & wings are on:
then tried on the new lights & L bumper
goin away for 3 weeks monday with work so updates after that
front panel & wings are on:
then tried on the new lights & L bumper
goin away for 3 weeks monday with work so updates after that
21-06-2009, 06:05 PM
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had 2 cut out both rear turrets again 2day as the coilovers were abit of a tight fit but...... got them all relocated in correct & rear coilovers on:
also brought a big intercooler with lots of s/s pipework, samco hoses & s/s clips
also brought a big intercooler with lots of s/s pipework, samco hoses & s/s clips
11-07-2009, 05:21 PM
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yer should be bak in uk next week, another 2 wework job turned into 4-5 weeks lol, could be worse thou (could be sumwhere cold) -las palmas 37'c & 25 at nite
more updates when i return
more updates when i return
18-07-2009, 06:49 PM
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small update, cut end pipes of intercooler & should be welded up/moded 2morrow & new ones fitted on face of cooler.
fits in the front panel nice, will raise it up on spaces so it get full airflow through the grill
fits in the front panel nice, will raise it up on spaces so it get full airflow through the grill
19-07-2009, 11:41 AM
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19-07-2009, 07:04 PM
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not allot done day, brought a front strut brace
cut prop down & got it dummy fitted (now single peice)
also fitted 2wd exhaust manifold, started modding gearbox mount & downpipe to fit
cut prop down & got it dummy fitted (now single peice)
also fitted 2wd exhaust manifold, started modding gearbox mount & downpipe to fit
21-07-2009, 08:45 PM
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got cooler back today modded to fit
when car goes for paint i'll get welds buffed flush & all polished up
& in the bay
fits snug & pipes are faceing right way
when car goes for paint i'll get welds buffed flush & all polished up
& in the bay
fits snug & pipes are faceing right way
25-07-2009, 06:22 PM
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decided to make a new gearbox mount in the end as alloy is a pain in the arse! lol
here it is
& fitted
cut the sills of 2day but pain in the arse trying 2 trim em up etc.... on the floor so gonna sort out some other bits like exhaust & fuel tank then get it stripped & back on the spit to fit sills/arches
here it is
& fitted
cut the sills of 2day but pain in the arse trying 2 trim em up etc.... on the floor so gonna sort out some other bits like exhaust & fuel tank then get it stripped & back on the spit to fit sills/arches
25-07-2009, 07:29 PM
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Made good progress.
Any reason you couldnt use the std gearboxmount?
seams like the engine site further back than i would of expected on this. Is it due to the engine subframe mounting position? how did this effect the position of the gearbox tunnel when matched up?
Any reason you couldnt use the std gearboxmount?
seams like the engine site further back than i would of expected on this. Is it due to the engine subframe mounting position? how did this effect the position of the gearbox tunnel when matched up?
25-07-2009, 08:23 PM
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as i fitted the tunnel into the escort floor i had to narrow tunnel slightly at bottom to fit inbetwen the escort chassis rails makeing the gearbox mount slightly 2wide so made a new 1 slightly sorter.
yes the gearbox fits about 1inch further back in tunnel then standard as engine frame was mounted slightly further back in bay to get wheel alinement correct withut pulling the bushes out of the bottom arms & wanted more room at front for rad/fan/cooler etc.... (as all hidden behind front panel & cant be seen with grill/bumper fitted)
everything is being fitted with maximum clearance to allow for any movement when running/driveing & giveing easier acces for any tinkering/repairs
yes the gearbox fits about 1inch further back in tunnel then standard as engine frame was mounted slightly further back in bay to get wheel alinement correct withut pulling the bushes out of the bottom arms & wanted more room at front for rad/fan/cooler etc.... (as all hidden behind front panel & cant be seen with grill/bumper fitted)
everything is being fitted with maximum clearance to allow for any movement when running/driveing & giveing easier acces for any tinkering/repairs