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    Mk2 escort cosworth down pipe??

    Hi all, just about to build my own 3" downpipe on my yb motor and just chasing some pics/ designs of how others have done it? My main concern is the clutch cable been in the way. ( not going to hydraulic yet) cheers in advance

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    Re: Mk2 escort cosworth down pipe??

    Hi, I used a 2wd Mongoose downpipe on my 4x4 turbo. I've also retained the standard cable clutch. The one thing we did have to do was slice out about 2-3 inches just in front of the first 90' bend after the turbo flange - otherwise the exhaust is pushed too far back; touching the bulkhead (engine is mounted on standard wcxm mounts).

    The downpipe runs between the chassis rail and column - very close in one place in particular, so we also heated that section of the downpipe up and gently hammered it in. You'll probably have to do the same with yours - I think with a 2.5" downpipe you could get away without it. The 3" is just too big to fit without it.

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    Because everything is so close we wrapped the downpipe and also fitted reflective film on the inner wing and bulkhead. No problems yet; we've had the engine running for a couple of hours and nothing has caught, burned or blistered so far.

    Clutch is actually much less of a problem than the column actually!

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    Re: Mk2 escort cosworth down pipe??

    I've got 3inch all they way down , as said its tight around the steering shaft , can take some pics later as car is on the ramp , never had a problem with clutch cable got it close to the inner wing and is wrapped with a heat resistant sleeve , and had it on 5 years and raged it round the track.

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    Thanks for the replies fellas. Yeah if you could get a few pics also xpackboy that would be appreciated mate. Probably have a crack at making one this week. Cheers

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    Bloody Photobucket not working
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    Re: Mk2 escort cosworth down pipe??

    Perfect thanks mate

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    Re: Mk2 escort cosworth down pipe??

    hi pal what gear box you got in there looks nice

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