Dyno RunHad the escort re tuned today after fitting a new twin box exhaust.
207bhp@7590rpm.
Needs verniers adding really, though with cams only being 1612's I thought I'd wait until I build the Proper engine (this ones the mule)
And it's still on 42mm chokes - way too big, taper bodies are next on the list
Drive home was fun - M5 and M6.
here's the video of the dyno run, watch for the strobe shift light on the dash
not bad . looks like you got a nice car there mate
by the way thanks for the info on the sump
any other mods mate im going with the 1612 cams with verniers and weber throttle bodies will be happy with 190!!
It's got a 'full spec' head it as well.
I've put some verniers on it now, showing 216hp on rollers.
Desperate to change the chokes now, current ones are 42mm!
Seen some 38mm chokes for 48's at burtons.
I'm happy with the power so probably now won't put bodies on it, £3k all in - Inc tank etc, it's quick enough now.
Power is figure at wheels.
Yum yum !
For sale this summer
What up forsale ?? How come steve
Thats Mick Mobley if I am not mistaken...he has done both my cars...
Russ.
Yep, that's Mick,
he's waiting to re do the car with the verniers and some other minor mod's I've done since last run.
Mk2 goin as I have a S1 turbo ( bought it in 1996)
it's a nice one ( bloody should be the amount of work/ parts it's had to get it where it is.
I lost interest in it and built the mk2 from a rolling shell, almost everything is new.
One of em has to go,.....
The S1 has "RS" on its log book.
The mk2 doesn't.
Termoil !!
It's like...
Do I stay with the wife?
Or....
Run off with the mistress?
Arrgghhh!
Bloody cars
lol
i recon get rid of the s1, at the end of the day its a mk3 escort and never going to be as good as a mk2. just my opinion. and its wrong wheel drive.
The man is spot on! you'll regret it big time.Originally Posted by cobweb
i agree keep the mk2 its always going to be worth more that the mk3
Not that my opinion counts for anything , however a s1 is a proper car that is just starting to get the recognition they deserve. I've had 3 including a feisty one and they were great fun , comfortable and quite an appealing motor. Trickier call than people think this one and I will wait with baited breath for an answer. As u can see I ve got time to spare at the moment
rust , rust and more rust,.....wait, wheres the rust gone now ?
The Mk2 wins every time for me.
Update......
Sold the Series 1.
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