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    FIA Group 2 Fiesta info request

    Hello to all,

    I am considering the build of a replica Group 2 Fiesta as used on the 1979 Monte Carlo rally.

    As I understand things the group 2 car was homologated by the FIA under papers 1686 and 5065, I have managed to download 1689 but am unable to find 5065, does anyone have a set they could share with me?

    One thing that puzzles me...
    As far as I know the works engine used a pair of twin side draft carbs (probably Weber?) however in the paper 1689 it shows only a single twin choke down draft. Can one only use what is shown on the homologation paper or are carbs free in group 2? .... or perhaps these are shown as a variant in paper 5065?

    Any information or advice most welcome.

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    Re: FIA Group 2 Fiesta info request

    FIA 1686 is the GP2 homologation, check that you have the latest version with all appendix's.
    FIA 5065 is for GPA starting 1982.

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    Re: FIA Group 2 Fiesta info request

    Use the App J of that period


    http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/040CB395EF03528FC12574A5003B7465/$FILE/Hist_App_J_76_Art_261_a.pdf

    http://www.fiesta-mk1.co.uk/press_re..._rally_car.php

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    Re: FIA Group 2 Fiesta info request

    Thanks for the advice chaps.

    I didn't realize the group 2 homologation transferred to group A, does any one have a copy of 5065 I could look at before I order from the MSA.

    I tried here
    http://web.archive.org/web/20050310164651/http://www.dasu.dk/Historiske-Homologeringsattester/GrA-5001-5294/ but the link times out.

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    Re: FIA Group 2 Fiesta info request

    Do you have a copy of the ford build manual for the fiesta? Basically the same as the well known Escort build manual. Some useful info but obviously a bit more limited as most bits are hard to find now. I do/did have a copy somewhere... currently lost though...

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    Re: FIA Group 2 Fiesta info request

    The build continues albeit after a long period of inactivity.

    I purchased the homologation papers from the MSA, I was somewhat surprised/horrified to see that when the car was transferred to group A the dry sump system was outlawed as per group A rules.

    Question;

    Is it possible to obtain an FIA HTP in group 2 spec or am I obliged to follow the group A specification?

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