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Originally Posted by Shinrar
Hey fellas,
Im looking into buying a MK2 escort 2 door of one of my mates for cheap and i just got a couple questions about them.
Its got the 2 liter engine at the moment but i was wonder if it possible to fit a different engine in without 2 much troubles. I know a v8 wont fit but i was thinking along the lines of an rb30 or sumthing simmilar. what you guys think?
Anyone know how much the 2doors weigh?
And anything i should look out when i get to look at it closer.
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You CAN fit a windsor 289 or 302.
You can fit a windsor 351, but you will need to put a big hump in the bonnet to allow for the extra height.
you CANNOT put a clevo in there, too wide.
Depending on what state you are in, you may be able to do it, but it will require a LOT of engineering and will be expensive.
Sr20's or ca18 turbos are good,
Cosworth or BDA engine would be better because you can still enter it in cams affiliated races as they are ford motors.
If you dont ever want to race seriously though, i would say put a 13b turbo rotary in it. Have seen a few eskies with them before that pulled low 11's