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    David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Heres my racer then. Started life as an RS2000 that I restored to std ish spec. Long story sort, pinto died, got replaced with a zetec and the car gradually got more modified, with GP2 arches etc.
    The car has now been rebuilt purely as a race car to enter the Track and race car championship next year.
    Heres the pics before it went to the painters, with the 'wet' wheels and a mock up of the Gulf colour scheme it will keep.


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    The spec is roughly as follows; Gaz shocks all round with capri 3.0 front suspension, modified to fit an escort and give wider track. Rear has a 6 link system on a full width atlas. Brakes are willwood 310mm and 4pots front and sierra rear. Inside everything is stripped out, including the dash. It has a full weld in cage, one off pedal box and bulkhead, large tunnels and a boot exiting exhaust.

    The engine is being built now and is a 24v V6 out of a granada and the gearbox is a TVR T5. All of which have been moved back around 12" to aid weight distibution.
    The body work is based on Nick whitings old V6 racing escort and is locally known as the 4X
    Wheels are 11"x15" (compomotive) for the wets (see pics) and 10.5"x16" and 13"x16" (image wheels) with 10" and 12.5" slicks for the dry.
    Oh and there's a rear venturi and front splitter to aid the aero's.

    All the hard work was done by Gary at Retromotorsport but lots of people have helped along the way to produce this pretty unique car. Thanx you guys and TS for the support
    As they say watch this space popcorn:
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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    So who keeps changing the titles of these threads

    I'm not fitting a turbo that I know of


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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    I'm not fitting a turbo that I know of
    no you should be fitting two


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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo


    Gary'd never speak to you again though!

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by markb_s1

    Gary'd never speak to you again though!
    Maybe,but at least he would have a car that would fly around the track,hes got the grip for it,it would be rude not to twin turbo it

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    I dont care what lump goes in there as long as theres one in there

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    good point!

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by retromotorsport
    I dont care what lump goes in there as long as theres one in there
    950cc X flow!

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by Kevmk2
    950cc X flow!
    Yeah, one for each wheel


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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Going to be very interesting, is it not going to be turboed, you told me it was ???
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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by nickmk11
    I'm not fitting a turbo that I know of
    no you should be fitting two

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Some more pics please !

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by redracer
    Some more pics please !
    These are the two latest, although the stripes have since been finished. More coming when we pick her up on Saturday



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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    An older pic of the car in 'zetec' spec

    Taken from http://www.classicrsfords.co.uk/mk2gulf.htm


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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Heres a couple more pics to show the changes over the last 3 or 4 years from road/ sprint car to sprint/race car to now, full race







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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Can you fit a Cosworth V6 into a rwd Escort?
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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by SharmCos
    Can you fit a Cosworth V6 into a rwd Escort?
    Dont think you can really classify my engine bay as 'escort' anymore

    However I have seen one with the 24v in it, wouldn't recommend it though as its too heavy and too far forward. My engine is 12" further back and sits with the front pulley behind the rack Again not something I would recommend unless you're building an all out racer as EVERYTHING must also be moved back a foot

    I would still like a capri or sierra with one of these engines in it though as they're engine bays are more suitable and it would be a nice driveable road car

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    That is one hell of a Escort David... your old version, are my background image on my computer.. and have been for a long time!

    After seen your car I become a big fan of the Gp2 Zakspeed body kit.. where did you get that kit?? is it aluminium?

    I have so far seen only one escort here in Norway with that kit.. and I want too be the second one.. LOL

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    nooooooooO!. not another one!! spose it's s different country though, so that's ok.

    Cyclops, it's a fibreglass kit. not sure where they're from though.

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    I still haven't decided what to do with mine, you are safe for now!

    She's built like a Steakhouse, but handles like a Bistro

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by markb_s1
    nooooooooO!. not another one!! spose it's s different country though, so that's ok.

    Cyclops, it's a fibreglass kit. not sure where they're from though.
    Ok.. fibreglass...
    Perhaps I should have them made in carbon..

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Hi Cyclops, glad you like the car. The old Group 2 zakspeed kit came I think from old ford auto services. The kit comes with arches and front spoiler and is inexpensive, but requires a lot of work to get a good fit.
    Keep an eye on Markbs1's car as hes should be the nicest GP2 kitted car around (now that mines GP5 of course )

    But you'll have to get a move on Mark, I think we've made this kit popular now and you got competition

    http://www.oldfordautos.co.uk/phdi/p...ocument&part=7

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by david_white
    Hi Cyclops, glad you like the car. The old Group 2 zakspeed kit came I think from old ford auto services. The kit comes with arches and front spoiler and is inexpensive, but requires a lot of work to get a good fit.
    Keep an eye on Markbs1's car as hes should be the nicest GP2 kitted car around (now that mines GP5 of course )

    But you'll have to get a move on Mark, I think we've made this kit popular now and you got competition

    http://www.oldfordautos.co.uk/phdi/p...ocument&part=7

    Try that link
    Thank you for the link David I hope I can order those soon!! So I can start build my next car...

    Markb_s1: Thanks for let me build and do you have some pictures of your car for me?!? pray:

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by david_white

    But you'll have to get a move on Mark, I think we've made this kit popular now and you got competition
    tell me about it!

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Cyclops.. have a look here:
    http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=74095
    some of the pics aren't working but i think that should be sorted in a little while.

    it has moved on a little bit from the end but nothing exciting - just some more primer inside and underneath and the engine's out, axle off... meantime i have been collecting bits and pieces so i can fit it up ready for paint
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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    You applied for your licence yet Dave?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon
    You applied for your licence yet Dave?


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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    He picked up his Ards pack from me on Saturday ....

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    This is one of my fav escorts! I love this car! I say go turbo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Physhy
    This is one of my fav escorts! I love this car! I say go turbo.
    Cheers mate, and yes there will be two turbos

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    im also building on of these but leaving it standard looking, i want to upset a few people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by v6_cossie_mk2
    im also building on of these but leaving it standard looking, i want to upset a few people.
    Nice, that should be a fun motor

    Start a thread in the old school resto and project section, sounds like an interesting build. Sure all the peeps would like to see it.

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Great escort hope to see it at one of the shows this year

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    Quote Originally Posted by GREENRS
    Great escort hope to see it at one of the shows this year
    Of course
    Is that the witspeed mk2 that you have, was in CF last year

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    Took the car to Battlesbridge show today, unfortunately without the engine in place but not long now pray:
    I think it generated a little interest, well its far too fat to miss really.
    The week was spent rebuilding the car and once the lump is in the plumbing and wiring will follow

    Here's some pics of it with a few of its decals, all of its windows and some fat rubber under the arches for a change





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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    looks great dave. knew i should have come up for the show... i'd have liked to have seen that.

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    car looks awsome david

    cant wait to race against it

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    Thanks Guys, have to say the old girl didn't look too bad with all its windows back in and headlamp covers on. I also started to put a few decals on and I'm just waiting for the rest to be made up.... dont tell the painter though cos hes supposed to be buffing the paint or something before i cover it in vinyl

    Was good to see the car back on its wheels too, just a shame the trailer was too narrow for it and the old crappers had to go back on

    And Graham, after watching your race on saturday........ I CANT WAIT TOO

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    Re: David White's - Mk2 Escort - Cosworth V6 Turbo

    looks wicked dave m8 shame im ganna blow you and graham away

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    Quote Originally Posted by RETRO_AL
    looks wicked dave m8 shame im ganna blow you and graham away

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    Al's not joking... he said yesterday that he may go for the ARDS and do some sprints to settle in and then .. well just maybe there will be another nutter out with you lot popcorn:

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