pusherman Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Get out wuththe mazda into ford talk..... I used to run 1300 and it was fun ina way thatyoucould really workit but notb going fast enough to over do it. Now 1600 is faster. But dont expect to pushed into your seat or get a sore neck from the acceleration. (Chicks will get a sore neck trying to se whos driving the sweet escort tho). Im running standard bore. Lumpyish cam. Sorry dont know specs. Have a gt head with stndard size valves, a fancypants intake manifold and twinchoke webber and extractors. I had twinsideys but unless they are mint and set up perfect they are pigs. 32/36 webber is so nice to drive after battling with the dellortos. Electronic ignition definately. I wouldnt do a 5 speed conversion again.first gear is uselesswith standard diff and you have to chop the car up to fitit Just change diff ratio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFI_LC Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Remember the basics. You are trying to get as much fuel and air into the smallest space possible, set fire to it and get it out again in the fastest time possible time. Carbs/efi - not too big or you lose speed, not too small or you restrict Compression - needed for cam to work Ignition - needed to burn the mixture fast and efficient Exhaust - not too big or you lose torque, not too small or you restrict Headwork & cam helps volume in/out and speed The final is a balancing act - or turbo it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3K Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 At this stage I am looking at a pretty basic setup. Extractors Electronic Ignition Reground cam, suggested for town use between 2500rpm and 6000rpm. Standard piston setup New springs 32/36 Later on with a rebuild I'll go for high compression pistons, wilder cam and some good head work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Yep id say that would be a good base for 1600. Any further than that and i would 'charge it one way or the other. Or bite the bullet and zetec the shit out of it. The cost of machining ans decent parts and tuning and still need a cert. Will most likely be on par with buying a donor fwd escort and transplanting the zetec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3K Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Yea I would if I went any further on the 1600 I might just throw a zetech in it because that would be badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentra Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 early ford motors are terrible - they even look like they are out of an old tractor. the gearbox is terrible. everything about them is terrible. and ive only ever looked from a distance. up close they can only be worse right? and to make matters worse they have those big long pokey things that jab the valves up and down even a 12a drillport would be a better choice. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Flag the Zetec, flag the Kent. Find some Baby boomer's crashed Ecoboost Fuckstang and steal the 2.3 4cylinder Ecoboost from it. Problem solved*. *more problems are bound to occur 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 This engine is also available in the 2015- Ford Mustang, with power figures of 310 hp (231 kW; 314 PS) @ 5500 rpm, 320 lb·ft (434 N·m) @ 3000 rpm Would make getting a cert. worthwhile. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Although thats probally the coolest way to go i doubt it would fit the budget of your average olscholler. I recon a $500 escort/mondeo and ship a zetec-rwd scort kit out of the uk. Gota spend ya less than 3k to get it in and driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIZZO Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The zetec conversion sump along is like almost 2 grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 My guestimate may be wrong but retro ford inthe uk have fitting kits with sump and mount s and water rail etc for 910pounds. So 2k our money ish(didnt check exchange rate) its tempting to do myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFI_LC Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Cost wise maybe a Sierra transplant, a mate of mine is looking at doing this sometime when he tires of his tina motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Pintos are only good as boat anchors,, we all know this... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Even worse is the terrible I4 DOHC engine that came in Sierras! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentra Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 there is a week of evenings and $30 of steel to make an oil pan, dont let them cloud your vision to the point that spending a grand on a kent seems like a good idea!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 IIRC. you can get a focus sump that was steel rather than alloy like sumps found on other zetecs. just a bit of cutting, welding & hammering you'd be away 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Pikapart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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