wok 204 Posted August 8, 2019 for the running gear, could consider the mx5 engine and 5/6 speed, looks like the fit pretty well. they are a pretty good engine, the early NA model are 1.6 and later NB are 1.8 with 5 speeds, with the MY00 getting the 6 speed manual, this is in a mk2 Cortina https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maudsland/cars-vans-utes/69-mk2-cortina-mx5-engine-and-gearbox-need-gone-asap/1212982891 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,472 Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, wok said: for the running gear, could consider the mx5 engine and 5/6 speed, looks like the fit pretty well. they are a pretty good engine, the early NA model are 1.6 and later NB are 1.8 with 5 speeds, with the MY00 getting the 6 speed manual, this is in a mk2 Cortina https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maudsland/cars-vans-utes/69-mk2-cortina-mx5-engine-and-gearbox-need-gone-asap/1212982891 on the escort you will have to cut the radiator shroud and move it forward, same as if you were fitting a 2L Pinto. FYI. the 2.3L Duratec from a n/a Mondeo or Mazda6 would be my choice, and the MX-5 6 speed box bolt up to those engines, and fit into a large aftermarket manual tunnel if i was going to build another one, that would be my choice of running gear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,828 Posted August 8, 2019 Don't say the 'M' word (manual) around @2redrovers, or you'll get blasted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wok 204 Posted August 8, 2019 well you could actually get an auto MX5, though pretty rare I would think for obvious reasons!....""insert yawn emoji" !..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fingers 463 Posted August 12, 2019 Zetec is the same bellhousing bolt pattern as the Kent. 2.0 blacktop with a C3, cheap as That said, if performance isn't an issue, 1600 Kent with the C3, no hassles 4 2redrovers, gerg, SPArKy_Dave and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted August 13, 2019 That said, if performance isn't an issue, 1600 Kent with the C3, no hasslesThis.... Although I'm light years away from needing any sort of drive line. 1 Fingers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted September 25, 2019 I worked on the esky yesterday..... That counts right? You can see metal.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
X-D_ejaVu 45 Posted September 25, 2019 24 minutes ago, 2redrovers said: I worked on the esky yesterday.. ... That counts right? You can see metal.... Prepped for new rust? 1 1 2redrovers and steve mcqueen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,828 Posted September 25, 2019 Now THAT's what I call skill... right there ^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted September 25, 2019 Spot on Was a quick demo of Big Bertha for BGDAV when he stopped in. That's the cheap burnishing grinder thing I got from ebay. 1 BGDAV reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,828 Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, 2redrovers said: Spot on Was a quick demo of Big Bertha for BGDAV when he stopped in. That's the cheap burnishing grinder thing I got from ebay. The one where I wore half the roller away, cleaning two doors, and a quarter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted September 25, 2019 I don't remember that but yeah probably. Big red grinder with a scotch drum 1 SPArKy_Dave reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted September 25, 2019 17 hours ago, 2redrovers said: ..... a quick demo of Big Bertha for BGDAV 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted September 26, 2019 What can I say.. He was sold after the first 30 seconds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted September 27, 2019 30 seconds......? Sounds about right. 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted September 27, 2019 Was keen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGDAV 1,871 Posted September 27, 2019 i know quality when i see it 1 1 2redrovers and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted November 7, 2019 When an update isn't an update... Just posting a couple pics so I can link them elsewhere and make my life easier. Carry on all... 2 deankxf and roKWiz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,828 Posted November 7, 2019 Selling the Escort? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted November 7, 2019 Nope, just needed to host the pics somewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,231 Posted April 11, 2020 On 11/7/2019 at 6:37 PM, 2redrovers said: When an update isn't an update... Just posting a couple pics so I can link them elsewhere and make my life easier. Carry on all... looks ready to work on in this post.. is it full of tools and parts yet, with stuff stacked on the roof and under it? 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted April 11, 2020 Yay you didn't forget me It's surprisingly empty actually. It's got my N gauge coffee table layout hibernating /keeping safe in the back and a few things sitting on the bonnet but otherwise I think it's empty. There's a bunch of stuff under it though. The wheel alignment ramps being the biggest thing, had nowhere else to stack them. It might be coming off there soon so the torana can go back up in the air.I'd like to do something about it soon but I'm dying for a rest break. We'll see what happens when I get money (soon?) 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites