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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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 .

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,

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.

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.

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.