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    Fitting a St 170 into Mk2 2 door cortina , HELP!!!!!!

    Hi all,

    im currently building up a Mk2 2 door cortina & im wanting to fit a ST170 Motor!!

    Has anyone done this yet with a Mk2 & what problems did you encouter??

    Where to find engine mounts?

    What gearbox is best?

    Carbs or injection?

    Crossmember mods ?

    Any help you guys can throw at me would be great!!

    ill attach some pics so far!

    Dazza.
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    Fitting a St 170 into Mk2 2 door cortina , HELP!!!!!!

    It's going to be broadly similar to putting in an escort. Loads of information on here if you look.


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    Re: Fitting a St 170 into Mk2 2 door cortina , HELP!!!!!!

    Talk to Dave at Retroford and he will help you with some good stuff on his website

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    Re: Fitting a St 170 into Mk2 2 door cortina , HELP!!!!!!

    Thanks mate, yeah i did that & spent up the dollars big time

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