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It was based on the stock block, that's all I know. I remember it went through gearboxes every few hundred miles and a built box didn't last Much more than 2000 miles so he just kept swapping in stock boxes. I also remember it putting a rod through the front of the block once and punched a hole right through the rad and grill 😂 Went through spark plugs very regularly and tyres like no tomorrow. Was used in anger alot 😉 Pretty sure it was in max power at the time. His dad drag raced a 4 pot cortina if I remember right. Family name is Webb, if anyone knows them. Not spoke to him in 25 years! Hahaha aww that gives me the fear like my old ones ive owned non stop troubles and they never had anywhere near that power Ive stuck a rather large turbo on this hopefully doesnt lag much and can still have some fun in it without it popping It was apparently the quickest one in the country at the time but the motor was built for very short usage between rebuilds and was a bit experimental. It never held together for long, spent most of its time on his drive in bits. If i ever speak to him again ill find out the spec and see if he has any old pics. Was a white one on cosworth wheels. Had 'turbo' written down the doors in big blue letters for a while. Was a well known car in Essex at the time. It's why I've always had a soft spot for these even though I've never owned a ford later than 1962. |
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Last Edit: Jul 9, 2020 17:03:04 GMT by VW
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That’s a hell of a lot work that’s gone into that build. You should be proud of that.
I always preferred the mk3 to the mk4.
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1955 Austin A30
1981 Jawa Mustang
1990 Trabant 601 (Tommy)
1989 Trabant 601
2009 Jaguar XF
2012 Toyota AYGO
2018 Scomadi TL
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Just got myself a MK3 Escort (5 door) which I have still not collected - will be watching with interest to see how you get on!
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That’s a hell of a lot work that’s gone into that build. You should be proud of that. I always preferred the mk3 to the mk4. Thanks mate it was built to be well used and stay solid, i think theres more pics in that link than the other post ive been 2/3 hours every monday for 2 years exactly always good when you can shut the door and walk away then return a week later with a beer and a plan for whats next,never wanted to annoy myself with doing it thats why i only done it once a week but now its round at my garage rather than the mother in laws so i can pop out everynight with more beers hahaha If the sun stays out today it will have its first run around the block wish me luck Del |
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Just got myself a MK3 Escort (5 door) which I have still not collected - will be watching with interest to see how you get on! Great stuff get some pics up when it arrives |
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Jul 11, 2020 12:12:48 GMT
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Great stuff get some pics up when it arrives Will do, I'll probably get a thread going as my cars don't usually stay standard - although the plan is to keep this one pretty original! I do have a couple of other cars but unfortunately slightly too new for RR. |
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Last Edit: Jul 11, 2020 12:13:30 GMT by jasellan
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Jul 13, 2020 21:31:54 GMT
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Having some issues with this so called performance in tank pump over fueling and under so change of plans I'm fitting a fuel cell and swirl pot in the boot tomorrow and measuring up for a roll cage  Yes a roll cage in a cabby why not Will update when tank is fitted Del   |
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Come on leaps and bounds from when you started.
Nice work. Always had a soft spot for the mk3/4 cabbies.
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1983 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6GL (C20xe turbo + F28 6 speed)
@the_boosted_80s
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Jul 14, 2020 18:50:41 GMT
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Come on leaps and bounds from when you started. Nice work. Always had a soft spot for the mk3/4 cabbies. Thanks mate I'm at the anxious annoying wanting a shot of it stage ,going to get the tank plumbed in and decided to change my fuel lines for plastic coated copper microbore 10mm feed 6mm return rather than pvc |
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Aug 12, 2020 21:44:25 GMT
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Sorry ive not updated folks been busy with other things Decided to fit the fuel cell and twin pumps and swirl pot with some 10mm coated micro bore pipe as the feed does the job great and just take the outer coating off at the hose join Used some shallow slotted unistrut to bolt it to the floor Just waiting on a front flexi pipe then i can have the car remapped as the RM racing ecu is flooding my engine and I'm ready to go mental with it Then should be good to have a drive   |
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Aug 12, 2020 21:57:07 GMT
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Also still looking for doorcards lol
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Last Edit: Aug 12, 2020 21:58:31 GMT by delboy1984
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Aug 15, 2020 15:59:16 GMT
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Last Edit: Aug 15, 2020 16:00:46 GMT by delboy1984
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Sept 4, 2020 20:57:30 GMT
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Wee update Car is getting motd this week new longer front pipe with flexi due to the turbo being bigger which meant my exhaust wasnt lining up,using my brothers ofac ecu as had severe issues with RM racing ecu overfueling and causing fuel in my oil ,its been sent back but been told it was fine only needed an update hmmmmmm,anyway doorcards to collect and then fit speakers and covers etc and tuck away some cables thennnnnnn hopefully kt can make it from Glasgow to Inverness next saturday for our memorial rally Got my F pace stickered up but the mrs is taking that,if all else fails I'm.taking my old faithful bmw diesel    |
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Sept 6, 2020 21:20:18 GMT
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Sept 7, 2020 23:33:15 GMT
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Sept 9, 2020 19:03:11 GMT
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Motd and ready for fun   |
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Sept 9, 2020 19:29:22 GMT
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Looks really good, I do love a mk3, my parents had a few of them when I was younger.
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Sept 9, 2020 19:36:25 GMT
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Looks really good, I do love a mk3, my parents had a few of them when I was younger. Cheers mate just wanted to build something with some different bits and bobs on the look out for something else now |
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Sept 14, 2020 6:57:32 GMT
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