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Jul 10, 2004 13:33:36 GMT
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Hi all , After great deliberation (ie no takers for the escort ! lol) I 've decided to get it all up &running . Does anyone on here 'play 'with these mk2's? I need to know about requirements for a 2 litre transplant . ie what exactly is required etc . Also will it stop with the brake set up I've got etc. All help appreciated ,its been a long time since I worked on an escort !RMAD --you can breathe easy now ,the A35'S STAYING ! lol
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Jul 10, 2004 16:14:18 GMT
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easy it will bolt to the existing box and you can use your crossflow mounts all you will need to do is notch the sump by 2" to clear the cross member and move the radiator mounting forwards to alow for the extra length of the pinto and bob's your auntie's live in lover ;D
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Jul 10, 2004 16:15:51 GMT
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forgot to mention the brakes will be fine as long as you brake earlyer ;D
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Jul 10, 2004 16:37:58 GMT
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So will the brakes (discs) on my ghia be ok?
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Jul 10, 2004 16:50:17 GMT
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yah they'll be fine that's what one of our club members has on his and his has 185bhp  stops fine |
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Jul 10, 2004 20:18:11 GMT
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RMAD --you can breathe easy now ,the A35'S STAYING ! lol  |
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Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
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Club RR Member Number: 140
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2 Litre in a mk2 escort Davenger
@dminifreak
Club Retro Rides Member 140
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Jul 10, 2004 22:31:05 GMT
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If you can find an Austin Princess in a scrap yard, nab it's brake calipers, they're 4 pots and will fit straight onto the ford mountings.
One of the oldest tricks in the book.
I've heard that Volvo calipers can also be used, but I've never tried it.
I used to have a Mk1 escort with princess 4 pots on, it stopped quicker than it accelerated ;D
Also, if you want to upgrade the interior, UI've seen Mk2's fitted with SAAB 99/900 seats with very little trouble
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Last Edit: Jul 10, 2004 22:32:31 GMT by Davenger
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Thanks for the tips !!! Keep 'em coming!
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stops fine
