Escort Rally project......

[bmw02rally]

So having walked under a ladder, smashed a mirror, opened an umbrella indoors and done anything else that promotes bad luck here is a bit of an update.....

.....When I bought the car it came with an engine that was apparently built pretty well for rallying but probably could do with a rebuild so my plan was to leave it as is and go do a few events before getting something more powerful. I should have known!!!

I could not get the engine running right with the carbs and finally after taking it for a run for the first time legally (Regoed) it misfired badly, got very hot and then when i took the plugs out number 4 electrode was shut tight.

With no money left I cried whilst i took the engine out and stripped it. It turns out the plug had not touched the piston as I had thought but must have got so hot the electrode bent however the bores were still very glazed so I left it as is waiting to pay off my debts and afford a rebuild.

Typically as you do i kept looking at all the forums while I couldn't afford anything and kept seeing different bargains for different engines which made me change my mind about the direction I would go in almost every day. Firstly i wanted to rebuild my Pinto into a 200hp jobby, Then I thought I wouldn't mind building a competitive 1600 class car, then i thought no spend less on the engine and more on doing rallies so back to just getting mine rebuilt.

Finally I thought F*ck it and I have bought (well the bank has ) a bargain Duratec from the UK complete with most of the gear to drop it in my car. Its got some nice bits with the potential to go more revs and more power in the future. It's still sitting in Wales at the moment but I'm now content that this is the way I'm going!!

[MK1_Oz]

i hate decisions.....I'm no good at them!

[gen mk 1rs2000]

mark , i am sure you wont be disapointed with the power vs dollar factor
now all you have to worry about is coming to grips with the grunt it will have

[bmw02rally]

[mightymk1]

Nice choice Mark, That's a good way to go, especially if the price is right. Got any specs to share, estimated HP etc?

Troy

[bmw02rally]

Thanks Troy....

This is from the advert.

Jenvey throttle bodies
K&n large filter (carbon replica type with quick realease plate)
Jenvey inlet flowed manifold
Retro ford stainless big bore manifold
Retro ford water rail
Cosworth 82 degree manual stat
Retro ford wet sump kit and pick up pipe
retro ford alternator kit
Emerald ecu and extra wiring loom
steel flywheel
ap paddle clutch and pressure plate to match
Retro ford large blue plug leads to clear throttle bodies
coilpack and rerto fitting kit
Brand new re-built scholar 2.0 duratec (un-run) motor
The engine has a flowed head with matched inlet and ported exhaust ports. The engine comes with scholar spec cams and machined pistons to accomodate the higher lift. 11-1 compression ratio. ARP bolts through out inc flywheel bolts etc. The engine has a fairfew modifications for reliability such as cam chain mod etc.
The engine will also come with the retro ford world cup cross member and engine mounts

It produced 232bhp@6750rpm on a Dyno that i know well in the UK (Vince Mosely).

So not massive power but enough to be getting on, with driving in the forest and reliable to! Hopefully!

Mark

[gen mk 1rs2000]

the extractors on yours mark , look better than the nz one i drove
will post a pic to compare

[gen mk 1rs2000]

nz

[bmw02rally]

They look like the Ashley ones...I like mine better to!

I say mine...I've only put a deposit down and they will be at my dad's for a while until I can get it all shipped.

[gen mk 1rs2000]

all you need now is a BIG Exhaust & NO (stupid) Rev limiter
ps
some rear tyres will help too !

[Cam]

Wow Mark, that's some purchase. Should be a heap of fun!

What type of events are you planning to run?

[bmw02rally]

Cheers Cam...

I'd really love to do the ARC classics....but I'd be dreaming at the moment unless one of my IT vendor customers wants to sponsor me.

But at the moment it'll probably be an AMSAG round at the end of the year sometime, if my funds allow.

I'm changing over to a Hilux Diff, my supposedly new internals gearbox I bought from someone is crunching on third gear so that needs sorting, got to have my Radiator modified (swap outlet sides), swap to a hydraulic clutch setup and run new fuel lines (Bosch fuel pump, swirl pot, new pressure regulator and filter, return line back to swirl pot) for the injection so its going to be a while before the cars ready again.

Mark

[bmw02rally]

[bmw02rally]

Okay.....Evo1 is under way with my Hilux diff all modified and ready to fit.

Performed a bit of painting today and fitted my F.O.R.D. grill that I picked up for ten bucks from Ebay...came up nice i reckon!

[bmw02rally]

Oh and I purchased some 6x13 and 7x13 wheels ages ago and finally got 8 forest tyres to fit.

[bmw02rally]

Small update...

My conversion wheel nuts turned up so I can run normal wheel studs on the back with my Grp4 wheels....and I fitted some 20mm spacers (thanks Mr. McNab) which make the rear wheels fill the arch much better...

[bmw02rally]

Going to pick the Duratec up from Mr. Ulsterman today....can't wait!!

[bmw02rally]

Its here and its Grrrrrrreat!

Nearly killed myself getting it out of the Landcruiser by myself but I'm well chuffed....As you can see it was a case of easing it down a level at a time.

Why can't it Automagically fit itself into the car now? I want to go play....

[krt10]

lovely car mate. love the work thats gone into it

[Cam]

Exciting stuff Mark!

Come on, get on with it then.