I love my escort van but the 55 diesel is terrifically slow, so I was thinking of putting a faster TD engine into it but I don't know which one, I'd have to give up some space in the van if didn't use a ford engine but not sure what to do?

Any advice?

Saul

Easiest option to gain the most power would be to stick the 1.8 zetec 130ps petrol engine in it.

It's a good option but wanna retain some economy I used to have a 1.6 TDCi zetec which was amazing fuel economy but a lot newer and don't fancy wiring that bugger into an old escort so need a more practical beast engine that has some economy

Saul

Same turbo diesel engine my old van had get a second hand escort van 75 1.8 td lump add a s2 escort garret turbo tweak the wastegate so boost is higher and longer but don't over do it also tune the diesel pump and the difference in acceleration is quite amazing also a k and n and a decent exhaust system is had a peco big bore 3 system on my old van beautiful turbo noise went like a rocket nothing could loose it along lanes and all my mates said was the fastest diesel van they had been in got to 130 very very quick plus I still had good fuel economy

Same turbo diesel engine my old van had get a second hand escort van 75 1.8 td lump add a s2 escort garret turbo tweak the wastegate so boost is higher and longer but don't over do it also tune the diesel pump and the difference in acceleration is quite amazing also a k and n and a decent exhaust system is had a peco big bore 3 system on my old van beautiful turbo noise went like a rocket nothing could loose it along lanes and all my mates said was the fastest diesel van they had been in got to 130 very very quick plus I still had good fuel economy

That sounds like a monster dude :D I want it lol, why on earth did you get rid?!!

My mate was doing some research he said I can fit any mondeo or focus engine (90's ones) in there with ease so was contemplating a 2litre mondeo turbo diesel, what do you think bud?

Saul

Rot and would have cost £1500 to weld it so was not worth it mondeo one would be good or petrol engine conversion would be quite easy to do

Rot and would have cost £1500 to weld it so was not worth it mondeo one would be good or petrol engine conversion would be quite easy to do

Aarrgghh rot sucks man mine has too at the minute but thankfully my mate has full welding gear and is awesome at fabrication to :)

Yeah was thinking maybe petrol but want the economy of diesel :D

Saul

Done to death I know, but Cosworth FTW. To hell with economy!

Have you considered any Honda engines? Very rev happy and VTEC to boot... People can diss the rice but Honda make quick engines...

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Done to death I know, but Cosworth FTW. To hell with economy!

Have you considered any Honda engines? Very rev happy and VTEC to boot... People can diss the rice but Honda make quick engines...

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I'd love a cossy engine but trying to find one I bet it'll cost a fortune :) haha.

Honda do make good engines one of my first cars had the 2.2 vtec engine and was fast! :D

I'm guessing most older engines fit in the vans bay?

Saul

2.0 zetec silver or black top is what I shall go with and turbo it with cossie management and plenum obviously with upgraded internals and look at a rear wheel drive conversion

2.0 zetec silver or black top is what I shall go with and turbo it with cossie management and plenum obviously with upgraded internals and look at a rear wheel drive conversion

Your gonna rear wheel drive the escort!! :D what rear axle would you put on for that :)

What turbo you gonna strap on it bud

Saul

Have to be the rs2000 4x4 rear end as, as far as I know the chassis is the same across all models type 9 box Sierra sapphire prop shaft

Also quite easy to rwd you're van mk2 escort rear end diff and prop

Have to be the rs2000 4x4 rear end as, as far as I know the chassis is the same across all models type 9 box Sierra sapphire prop shaft

Awesome dude :D that will be a rapid car

Saul

Someone once put a 27 litre Merlin in a SD1. With a bit of work and a big hammer you could make anything fit!

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Someone once put a 27 litre Merlin in a SD1. With a bit of work and a big hammer you could make anything fit!

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Holy c*%p that must've been amazing especially the noise :D!!

True can make anything fit in trying to find the right balance of all I need and want the van to be :)

Saul

Saul check out modified escort van td on you tube

Google it, the SD1 is still running with it

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Really wow yeah gotta check that out :D

Saul

Hi Saul found out that the rs2000 4x4 rear will all up to my chassis fine as all the bolt holes are there according to a post I read earlier via the power of Google

Hi Saul found out that the rs2000 4x4 rear will all up to my chassis fine as all the bolt holes are there according to a post I read earlier via the power of Google

That's awesome matey :) have you found any rear axles, price range??

Saul

I think Sierra floor pan unless the 4x4rs2000 rear suspension components will be strong enough after another page I have read so could be alot of work but there is a good garage I know who could help me with info on the build I want to achieve

How much think it'll cost bud :)

Saul

No idea yet