Mk2 escort mexico road rally car

[waynemk2]

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I ts about £1400 from RED. but its a nice bit of kit, didnt know Pace did a sump pan.

Yes i had to modify the auto tunnel had to open it up around the bulkhead in order to have enough room to get at bellhousing bolts. then had to have the tunnel as high as the indented piece on the bulkhead.

I had to re-make most of the tunnel around the box when it was in, using something similar to a ZF design with a removable piece...

[waynemk2]

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I'd say you would need to take out the bit marked out...

[pawson]

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Ye someone else on here has a dry sump on there s2000 engine from ADR engineering. I think its made by pace. ill be saving the pennies till after new year to buy my system. what do you reckon is the best ecu to use with the standard injection

[waynemk2]

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I know a few boys using various different types. like Emerald. DTA Omex etc, the key is to have one that is also programmed for the Vtec, as you need to bring it down to about 3k to increase the torque. I am using a Racetech loom and ECU. its a personal choice at the end of the day.

[pawson]

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how much was the loom and ecu.is that set up for the s2000.

[waynemk2]

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Hi yes John Beattie at RED, does a complete loom and ECU,
what you do is send him the engine wiring loom from the s2000, then they take out all the unwanted parts and customise it with the ECU. I think its about £1200...

[pawson]

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thanks wayne, once again some very usfull information. Its going to be an expensive start to the new year i think

[pawson]

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Bit of a update with the escort. The engine and gearbox is now fitted.thanks wayne with the idea for the tunnel. Also fitted grp4 pedal box, adjustable bottom arms, jems crossmember, quick rack and dry sump system.just need to plumb the dry sump system in now.

[waynemk2]

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Looks tidy, fair play not hanging around, will be done soon! look out!
cheers

[pawson]

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[pawson]

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Now that I've finally figured how to upload photos off my iPhone I thought I'd update my thread. The car is nearly finished now and ready to compete on some road rallies. I'd like to say thanks to a few of the lads on here who I have bought various bits off. Here's some pics of the changes I've done while changing the engine
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[mexicotait]

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i think this is my favorite car on here now !

[cossymax]

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That is a very nice Escort, and it should go really well aswell. what ECU do you go with?
And looks like you kept the standard injection as well, what is it like a 6000rpm?
CheeRs, and keep the updates coming

[pawson]

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I would of liked to put throttle bodies on but with road rally rules you have to keep the standard injection. I'm using a loom and ecu from R.E.D. I havnt had a proper spin in it yet as I need to finish a few small jobs.I'm just glad that it's running for now.

[mexicotait]

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i got taken out in a standard civic rally car that had been remapped on emerald ecu i think which changed the vtec settings and it was stupedly quick powering the wrong wheels though