I Want To Upgrade The Engine In My Mk1 Escort In Chiang Mai

[8milesfromhome]

Does anyone know a reliable English Speaking mechanic in Chiang Mai that can do engine conversions?

I have a Mk1 Escort with a Nissan A14 Engine and a 4 Speed Gearbox. Want to upgrade to a Toyota 4AGE 16V with a 5 Speed perhaps. Or something with a similar power upgrade.

I drive this car a lot, for hundreds of miles so it needs to be a good conversion.

Any recommendations?

[DILLIGAD]

I have fond memories of my first car, an Escort Mk1 1.3SPORT. You car looks great but please, please change that front bumper!

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=escort+sport&view=detail&id=0BA98690E3799E36A270B02032B7581434E45E3F&first=703

[bdw]

I think it would be cheaper to buy a new car.

[Boyce]

Nice Car , i will ask my friend who lives in CM and get back to you, i think the front bumper looks OK its nice to see a bit of chrome.

Boyce

[8milesfromhome]

im not too keen on the bumpers either but engine first, cosmetics later. Dashboard is awful too, from some 80's reject but ill sort that out another time.

Thanks Boyce.

[transam]

The favourite swap was a Ford Essex 3ltr V6, it fits, if you can find one.

[kartman]

The favourite swap was a Ford Essex 3ltr V6, it fits, if you can find one.

How far is Essex from Chiang Mai i think thats the only likelyhood of finding one .

[transam]

The favourite swap was a Ford Essex 3ltr V6, it fits, if you can find one.

How far is Essex from Chiang Mai i think thats the only likelyhood of finding one .

Nooooooooo, Essex V6 fitted into lots of stuff. Even the 2.8 Cologne is a gem but not as reliable,

[kartman]

The favourite swap was a Ford Essex 3ltr V6, it fits, if you can find one.

How far is Essex from Chiang Mai i think thats the only likelyhood of finding one .

Nooooooooo, Essex V6 fitted into lots of stuff. Even the 2.8 Cologne is a gem but not as reliable,

Yes i know had lots of them even a 73 Consul'The Sweeney' 3000 GT it's just i doubt any came here officially.

[transam]

The favourite swap was a Ford Essex 3ltr V6, it fits, if you can find one.

How far is Essex from Chiang Mai i think thats the only likelyhood of finding one .

Nooooooooo, Essex V6 fitted into lots of stuff. Even the 2.8 Cologne is a gem but not as reliable,

Yes i know had lots of them even a 73 Consul'The Sweeney' 3000 GT it's just i doubt any came here officially.

Thought the Consul only had a 2.5 V6. I am probably wrong .

I had a 72, 3000 GXL and a 75, 3000 Ghia.

[kartman]

GT very rare manual and approx 50kgs lighter than Granada so slightly quicker, other 'Essex' cars owned few mk4 Zodiacs including ex FMC with bench front seat & XOO---F reg a couple away from Alan Mann/Broadspeed Escorts , 72 Capri GXL, MK1 Transit LWB twin wheel (conversion),Reliant Scimitar.