M_C Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I have a single piece driveshaft to suit a 4 speed if you need one mate. Cheers, but the drive shaft is from my new W50 to Hilux so standard escort no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsam Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 had similar problems with carbs years ago on a trike project. diaphram carbs need an airbox. found the origonal airbox worked best. had the same with the speedway boys. they had tried everything to get their bikes to run well, as soon as they put the origonal airbox on, fixed. no flat spots or over fueling. dynojet kits and a k&n filter with bigger airbox intake got them 30% torque more than stock, 20% more hp also. I spent about 5 yrs in a bike wreckers in chch, so saw this sort of thing all the time. same for the sidechair tarmac guys too. worth a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks I have been told this a few times now . I will start the search for a air box to see what it goes like. It goes pretty well now but I always want more. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Didn't realise door cards were on the critical to do list before the track day...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTONEFOURTWO Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 What kind of turbo set up are you looking at doing? I could be keen on the bike carbs for an sr20 motor I have... Thinking about going N/A in my ca18det corona coupe. Ca18det's a pretty common swap into an escort? food for thought.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Small turbo set up 6-8 psi going to keep the bike carb set up put loads of work into making it run right might sell with a 1600 cross flow I have from my sport . And I love the noise that the carbs make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTONEFOURTWO Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 What kind of price did you pick them up for? I've been looking round for some but can only find them in the states and UK on ebay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 I got two set from ebay US eay on set cost $225 nz with frieght the other set cost $260 with a fuel pump that died after the first start up. So my advice buy form a big supplier so you can send back if not happy and make sure th neddle jet are adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Apex? What apex? Such a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Awsome shane! What track day was it? Really need to get my escort rolling again :/ school dosent help either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hampton Playday Sun 28. Pure Awesomeness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytim Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I oldschool spotted you on Thursday arvo pulling out of a driveway on olive rd... was parked across the street in my panno maaaaaaaaate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ton Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Real nice esky Shane, I also like the green paint, was thinking of using the same kind of green on one of my cars. Off topic for a sec but your avatar pic is taken at top of Omapere hill with Opononi Harbour/sand dunes in background. I grew up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantam Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 would stiffer front springs keep the rear inside on the deck? Cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 hey 1Ton Not sure about the photo where I remember it was up north on the west coast where you catch the first ferry across on the way up to ninety mile beach stunning spot your lucky to grow up there. The paint code for my car 8 L2 DI 18 mine is going for panel and paint over winter and it will be repainted the same Like the VG did you get it from Wellington it looks like one that was for sale when I got mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ton Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I got my VG from Lower Hutt back in March-April this year, didnt look like that one above though.Its original colour scheme is light metallic green with white roof but I would prefer a darker green like yours, with metallic. When I was living up north one of my mates had a Escort Sport, we all used to try and rally drive round the gravel roads in our cars (thats when I learnt that my falcon was no match for the Esky on gravel haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_C Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Nice Looooooovers. But will they make you faster on the track...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Can get louvre clips from repco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Nice Looooooovers. But will they make you faster on the track...? Absolutely, they'll speed up airflow over the back of the car Can get louvre clips from repco Nah they've been discontinued, can't get em anymore. May be some residual stock around, but the supplier doesn't bring them in anymore. Car is looking pretty choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Yeah was in Repco in the weekend and ordered a set 8am Monday they called to say they don't do them anymore. I haven't been able to find any stock so far. I have found some one on trade me but $6 each the louvers cost less than that. As for faster on track days I'm working on a couple of things only need a couple of sec's to pass you max lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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