Classic Car - Ford Escort Mk1 - Sr20Det

[eezergood]

I love the old Escorts, I remeber a guy bcak home had a Cosworth engine in a MK2! Would love to have something like this, what has your total cost been so far? If you dont mind to share?

[SoCalChris]

Sr20Det

looks like a rust bucket.

Hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like the engine has been painted flat black. If so, the engine will stay cooler than if is has been powder coated with a bunch of colors. Does look nice and flashy though.

In regards to the SR20 engines.....the water pump will cavitate at sustained high engine speeds (as usually experienced in racing competition), and cause it to overheat. Underdrive pulleys and oversized radiators do help this out a bit though.

[deeks]

Hi Murf,

Just been looking at the mk1 your building and am impressed.I remember the mexico you built a while ago too.

I wanted to ask you where you sourced the parts from and if the mods are done here in Thai like the coilovers and the diff.

The guys doing the body work seem to know what they're doin too,pretty nice work.Does anyone their speak english?

Got any more pics you can post?

[Murf]

Cheers

Coilovers are done here in Thailand yeah... Axle and LSD from Toyota and modified to fit the Ford.

No-one speaks English at the garage i am afraid, take a look here for more pics of other things at the garage https://www.facebook.com/pages/Preedee-14/499634063383140

[Murf]

This is where we are at, at the moment.

Edited December 15, 2012 by Murf

[kartman]

Cheers

Coilovers are done here in Thailand yeah... Axle and LSD from Toyota and modified to fit the Ford.

No-one speaks English at the garage i am afraid, take a look here for more pics of other things at the garage https://www.facebook...499634063383140

Do they have a MIG or is everything gas welded.

[Murf]

Gas and electric.

[WarpSpeed]

Sr20Det

looks like a rust bucket.

Hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like the engine has been painted flat black. If so, the engine will stay cooler than if is has been powder coated with a bunch of colors. Does look nice and flashy though.

In regards to the SR20 engines.....the water pump will cavitate at sustained high engine speeds (as usually experienced in racing competition), and cause it to overheat. Underdrive pulleys and oversized radiators do help this out a bit though.

Even easier and useful is to install a thermostat but remove the center portion to create some back pressure on the pump without causing a serious restriction, problem solved..

TC, Can't be certain but I believe those rotors are probably going to be rubbish anyways in favor of an upgrade.. As for the engine it does seem less prepared then the way I do as does the suspension but seldom do people build these competition cars to the standards I do which is why I do 90% myself.. The suspension bolts for example would be blasted rust proofed and coated to prevent future corrosion but again that's just me, otherwise it's coming along nicely..

[Murf]

This is where we are at the moment.

Getting there slowly.

[WarpSpeed]

Looking good but never liked gauges located down low like that, really kind of useless, at speed need to be sussed at a glance and still be able to see your way..Like these, things just happen too quickly..

You have 2 perfectly useless A/C vents in the dash that would have made excellent gauge mounting points with plenty of other wasted space in between. Honestly you could still use the same mounting panel and just move it up with the top row of gauges equaling the dash height and a bracket extending back to provide it support and use the vents to run your hoses and wires through and close it in neatly around the perimeter to finish it off and contour it with your dash.

Edited April 1, 2013 by WarpSpeed

[Ace of Pop]

MURPH. At least You do Something .Well Done from Me. Dont go crazy on the Brakes. DS11,and VG95 linings are adequate.

[kimamey]

Nice looking job.

I took my test in a MK1 Escort. My driving instructor had a BMC 1100 or 1300, can't remember which and then changed to the Escort.

Slightly off topic but I saw a Ford Anglia 105E here in Mahasarakham at the weekend.

Edited April 1, 2013 by kimamey

[kimamey]

Nice looking job.

I took my test in a MK1 Escort. My driving instructor had a BMC 1100 or 1300, can't remember which and then changed to the Escort.

Slightly off topic but I saw a Ford Anglia 105E here in Mahasarakham at the weekend.

Took my test in a 105E.

That does age you a bit I think. I nearly bought a 105E from a friend of my dad's,can't remember why I didn't now. I see to remember that they appeared to have a very low first gear. At least the ones I drove seemed to pull away very quickly in first.

On the downside the back window meant there was nowhere to put your nodding dog.

Edited April 1, 2013 by kimamey

[pinfold]

There is an old one standing in a field in Pattaya if you want another

[WarpSpeed]

MURPH. At least You do Something .Well Done from Me. Dont go crazy on the Brakes. DS11,and VG95 linings are adequate.

I'm doing something, just not over there, in the process of building an Rx8 for the track will post pics when it begins to take shape..

Besides, nothing wrong with those who have experience passing on some of it in the way of advice is there?

Edited April 1, 2013 by WarpSpeed

[Murf]

Finally got it back to my place

Still many things to do, but at least i can drive it to sort things out now...

[Murf]

Striped up and mirrors fitted...

[Ace of Pop]

Striped up and mirrors fitted...

Take those Mirrors off, and put them back on a Scooter.Looks nice otherwise

[kartman]

Personally would have done RS2000 stripes as it's nearer that and you've done Mexico before locals must think your a travel agent otherwise very nice.

[arthurwait]

Finally got it back to my place

Still many things to do, but at least i can drive it to sort things out now...

Nice job.

What he said. ^^^^

[Murf]

Interior fettled.

Edited July 23, 2013 by Murf

[Ace of Pop]

You may enjoy my Old Mate on Youtube. John Fitzpatrick Onboard Cideo Escort Jarama 1971.

[GirlDrinkDrunk]

its fookin lovely, good thread, despite 30 year old photos posted by people who know better

[GirlDrinkDrunk]

its fookin lovely, good thread, despite 30 year old photos posted by people who know better

[WarpSpeed]

I don't know who's photos you're speaking of that are 30 years old but mine are just slightly over 10 years old and soon to have some new ones of my RX8 under construction..

[WarpSpeed]

MURPH. At least You do Something .Well Done from Me. Dont go crazy on the Brakes. DS11,and VG95 linings are adequate.

Except that for the track, brakes are the best thing you can do, if you can stop quicker, brake later with less effort and hold speed longer you'll kick ass, they're more important then good acceleration as scrubbing off momentum is easier then recovering it, plus the longer your on the brakes the less time you're on the gas..

[Ace of Pop]

MURPH. At least You do Something .Well Done from Me. Dont go crazy on the Brakes. DS11,and VG95 linings are adequate.

Except that for the track, brakes are the best thing you can do, if you can stop quicker, brake later with less effort and hold speed longer you'll kick ass, they're more important then good acceleration as scrubbing off momentum is easier then recovering it, plus the longer your on the brakes the less time you're on the gas..

True but the rear brakes are not doing much half the time on the Escort.

[Woodsie888]

MURPH. At least You do Something .Well Done from Me. Dont go crazy on the Brakes. DS11,and VG95 linings are adequate.

Except that for the track, brakes are the best thing you can do, if you can stop quicker, brake later with less effort and hold speed longer you'll kick ass, they're more important then good acceleration as scrubbing off momentum is easier then recovering it, plus the longer your on the brakes the less time you're on the gas..

True but the rear brakes are not doing much half the time on the Escort.

VG95 not much use on this one Ace, it has rear discs.

[Ace of Pop]

Not surprised if its been Disked,some winckles put em on Boy Race Trucks here.O.K if you're hauling aTon of Mangoes down hill everyday.

[culicine]

Waiting for the videos...this thing is sick;)