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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Great write up on the conversion mate, neat, tidy but best of all the car remains pretty much standard on the outside

    Quote Originally Posted by bunta20v View Post
    When I decided to go the 20v route, I asked for help and advice of someone whose 20v 4age escort is very well known on this and another site and basically got fuck all from them. Not even a reply. I vowed I wouldn't do the same and attempt to share good solid info. Hopefully somebody benefits from it.
    Well least you found someone that did reply then

    Keep up the good work and the updates coming

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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    love this project, its looks properly at home in there, really neat

    Quote Originally Posted by bunta20v View Post
    I vowed I wouldn't do the same and attempt to share good solid info. Hopefully somebody benefits from it.
    thanks for taking the time to post everything up, i know it can be a pain in the arse but its invaluable for anyone wanting to do the same conversion

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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Quote Originally Posted by steely dan View Post
    love this project, its looks properly at home in there, really neat


    thanks for taking the time to post everything up, i know it can be a pain in the arse but its invaluable for anyone wanting to do the same conversion
    No probs and thanks for the comments guys. More pics to come
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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v


    RH side chassis mount








    Last three pics show the where the type 9 bolts up to the floor. For this I cut up the original crossflow engine mount into 2 pieces. Drilled the 4 holes and bolted it up then welded the nuts to the plates and cut the bolts flush. If I need to remove the gearbox in the future, I dont need to take the carpet up and works like a stock factory setup.


    Apart from water and ignition, the sump is a major stumbling block to getting this engine working in a Escort. Contrary to belief, you don't need to convert it to a rear sump setup. The sump on a 20v was designed pretty damn well from the factory and only needs minimal cutting and welding to work in a escort. I managed to keep the factory baffle so I simply make sure the oil is on the full level on the dipstick.
















    I wanted to get my temp gauge working so everything worked as it should do so bought a new temp sender and an adapter to fit into the water kit. A bit PTFE tape was used to stop any water leaks.




    Final thing to get working was the rev counter. The omex ecu does have a tacho output but it wont drive the older coil rev counters like the escort so used a £4 circuit to run the signal from both - sides of the new coil pack.

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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Nice update there mate
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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    hi mate that looks really well in there nice work how much do you think its all cost to do ??

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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Quote Originally Posted by mk2-mad-ad View Post
    hi mate that looks really well in there nice work how much do you think its all cost to do ??
    Thanks. As I decided to go for aftermarket management it added another £1100 to the balance but below shows what it's cost so far

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    Type 9 box £100
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    I know a company that does an off the shelf kit for 20v same money as omex and will come with a proper map
    They do plug and play for Vw s , but I have uses a couple of kits that have all the relays included in loom and just require 3 or 4 wires joining

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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Great update mate Now I'd better pull my finger out and get mine done! Still need some vids though

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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Looking gooood.... We deffo need a video when this thing is up and running

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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Quote Originally Posted by Mk1mexcos View Post
    I know a company that does an off the shelf kit for 20v same money as omex and will come with a proper map
    They do plug and play for Vw s , but I have uses a couple of kits that have all the relays included in loom and just require 3 or 4 wires joining
    Sounds similar to the kit RAW engineering does then. They supplied a full kit and a 160hp map all included in the price. They also include setup time down there too which worked well. Always good to see other companys supporting the 4age.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mk1_Deano View Post
    Great update mate Now I'd better pull my finger out and get mine done! Still need some vids though
    Get busy with that welder m8. Youre 20v Escort is well overdue

    You made any progress yet? Will try and get videos up over the weekend
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    Quote Originally Posted by bunta20v View Post
    Get busy with that welder m8. Youre 20v Escort is well overdue

    You made any progress yet? Will try and get videos up over the weekend
    Slowly making progress mate, almost welded up the entire front o/s, floorpan, splash panel and strut top done, just got the suspension cup to do then its onto the n/s. Will update my thread soon

    This thread is useless without videos btw

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mk1_Deano View Post
    Slowly making progress mate, almost welded up the entire front o/s, floorpan, splash panel and strut top done, just got the suspension cup to do then its onto the n/s. Will update my thread soon

    This thread is useless without videos btw
    Lol I luv the agro your dishing out over the videos. I will definitely get some up on here and was meant to do them this weekend.







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    Nice one with the feature!

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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Congratulations on getting a feature in a magazine, do you mind if I use those pics for my site?

    What was the name of the magazine?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam-Q View Post
    Congratulations on getting a feature in a magazine, do you mind if I use those pics for my site?

    What was the name of the magazine?
    Hi Sam,

    Yes m8 it's fine to use the photos. It's this months edition of Retro Ford magazine. your company is mentioned in the article so some free advertising regarding the water relocation kit.
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    I saw that aft6er I zoomed in, thanks I will put it on my customers car page
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    I am going to order a mag, could you confirm what issue number it is? thanks
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    is it "Retro Ford - Back Issue -November 2012" ? I know it's issue 80
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam-Q View Post
    is it "Retro Ford - Back Issue -November 2012" ? I know it's issue 80
    That's the one Sam.
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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Quote Originally Posted by bunta20v View Post

    First fit up of the 4age in the bay.


    This is the original starter solenoid which is no longer needed. 2 red thick wires normally go to the battery and starter motor. Red/Black wire is your ignition start, Yellow/Black goes to the coil when starting. With a 4age starter simply connect the exciter wire to the black/red wire and thick wire from the starter straight to the battery. Remove the rest.


    These 3 wires are from the crossflow alternator. The 2 red thick wires are not needed. The blue wire is the alternator charge lamp.












    Probably my favourite picture of all. Taken at the end of the first day of the swap.

    Hi mate. Fitting zetec in my mk2 and been trying to figure out wiring to alternator. You said u dont need the two red wires do I just cut them off and attach them to nothing. And just pull a new wire from battery to new alternator and connect blue wire to alternator. Where do the two red wires go too as I thought they should go to battery but don't. As I have ripped all the old solenoid and starter out the only current wire I have to battery is a small brown one which feeds my fuse board and ignition.

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    Re: My MK2 Escort. Soon to be 20v

    Quote Originally Posted by Mk1mexcos View Post
    I know a company that does an off the shelf kit for 20v same money as omex and will come with a proper map
    They do plug and play for Vw s , but I have uses a couple of kits that have all the relays included in loom and just require 3 or 4 wires joining
    Hi sorry to drag an old post up but,
    Id like some info on the wiring and ecu kit
    And where to get a front trigger wheel and crank sensor mount thanks

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