Dave howe

Or you could end up making it look like this with the scooby vent!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Modified-1996-...item2a0f7fe4aa

THOR

I am watching this thread with interest, but I agree scooby vents really dont suit a Mk1.

The standard transfer box will manage around 300 BHP, so you should not have problems with the transmission however it is worth fitting an organic clutch for now.

Dave howe

Also just had another read throught the thread why did you fit the 3mm wheel spacers?

LukeDaisley

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I didn't in the end, I bought them because I miss understood how to fit the callipers using 3mm spacers.

LukeDaisley

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But I quite like that........

Dave howe

Seriously?

But it is your car, so you should fit what one you want.

LukeDaisley

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yeah I like it, Its sporty but not in your face like an evo vent.
and if when fitted it's too OTT then I can change it.

erjones

Its far from sporty and very in your face IMO Scooby vent on a Mondeo just screams chav in my eyes when i see one but as said its your car

THOR

yeah your choice but it's not a good one imho

doctor stavros

why not get an evo vent AND a scooby vent. that way you can blow hot air out, then suck it straight back in

LukeDaisley

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I have been a busy boy this week.
Due to the turbo down pipe getting in the way of the water pump outlet so out with the welder and I knocked up a pipe to go round the problem. but along with this I had to move the radiator forward 2-3". It all fits now with no kinks. Heat rap is on order to rap the down pipe to try to protect the hoses




I also had a problem with the back of the fan motor getting in the way of the turbo to filter pipe.

Problem solved with a MK3 Mondeo rad and fan. the motor doesn't stick out so much, How ever, as there always is a "how ever" the motor plugs did need swapping.

Starting to look a bit more done.


Wing mirror plastics are on without touching the glass thanks to the addition of some spacers.


Quick pic of the electrics getting hidden away some more and the cut off switch.


Painting the front grill in the garage.


oh im looking forward to the weekend maybe I will be able to squeeze in some car time either side of Army Vs Navy Rugby, come on the reds!!!!

DanW@FastFord

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IMO any sort of Scooby/Evo/F50 bonnet vent will be a reeeallllllyyyyyy bad idea!!!

LukeDaisley

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Why what will happen? I hope it doesn't rip a hole in space causing world destruction.

zetec-Sam

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As I said, it'll look waaaaaank. And everyone will look at it and think 'bellend'

Dave howe

I just think it would be a little over the top / chav, but then i guess it depends on how you want to style it.

Here is an evo one...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Mondeo-MK1-bonnet-evo-6-vent-/120721301697?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM& hash=item1c1b8ce0c1

LukeDaisley

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I think the evo 1 would look good on a escort. lol. that bonnet only has holes in to stop water pooling in the mesh.

LukeDaisley

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I'm not sure what looks better, i am leaning slightly toward the RS (white one)

Dan j

White bumper looks loads better

LukeDaisley

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hybrid.

stuboy

white one best

LukeDaisley

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super flex bushes, but i had to buy MK2 wish bones. as the front bushes they sent me were 54mm as opposed to the 47mm. that being the only difference.



and front anti roll bar bushes.

Martin-Hadland

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White one with an extra hole...

Dave howe

Yeah the white phase 1 rs looks best, Never been a fan of the phase 2 rs one ( the red one ).

LukeDaisley

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i now have a nice set of these waiting to got on.

https://passionford.com/forum/alloy-...rs-alloys.html

stuboy

toweye?

stuboy

sweeet

LukeDaisley

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I fitted the wheels yesterday and they hit on the brakes. so I have ordered 10mm spacers , +25mm studs, lightweight nuts and new wheel bearings to fit the studs.

LukeDaisley

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oh what a productive weekend. my long battle with the water pump is finally over. the 2l pump spins the right way but the outlet gets in the way of the down pipe. and the 1.8l pump spins the wrong way but the outlet goes in the correct direction. after a week of careful grinding and by the grace of god the shafts are the same size.

LukeDaisley

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so engine timed back up and put all back together all i need to do now is reseal the sump and order a water pipe.

I managed to get the drivers side longer wheel studs done, the passenger side will have to wait until next weekend.

skwirt999

looks like a smart project! hows it going?

LukeDaisley

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custom dash is getting trial fitted at the next opportunity.
all the longer wheel studs and wheel spacers are fitted.
and I will have to have a measure up for a intercooler as the cossie will not fit.

LukeDaisley

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the dish will fit.


new gauges inplace.


new wheels fitted


and saab 9000 intercooler that has been sent off to my plastic guy to be extended 2" to make it fit.

m4tt274

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out of interest why didnt you just buy an old xr4x4, strip it out and put a zetec in that, as tbf, it probably would have been less work and alot less time, and in the end been a better stronger more reliable and quicker track car :S

LukeDaisley

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good question, well presented. there is no short answer, but its a little different and iv always wanted a super sleeper.

m4tt274

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a 250bhp mondeo is abit of a sleeper :L
but not a super sleeper

i like the the mk1 and mk2 fiestas when they have YBs in them! thats a sleeper :')

LukeDaisley

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the long plan is when the box brakes on the mondeo to fit an evo drive train. once that get boring transplant the whole lot into a mk5 fiesta then a v8 4x4 something.

LukeDaisley

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i bought another mondeo 4x4 si in black. photos to follow

12_Second_rst

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you gonna put the engine in that instead?

doctor stavros

hurry...........

LukeDaisley

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the shell more rust than steel but the engine is strong and the roof is dent free. as the carbon fibre people need a roof as a mold.

and I will have a spair running gear for when mine brakes.