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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:51 pm 
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just wondering if any one knows if there are any conversion kits available
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:41 pm 
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no conversion kits are available, and it is not able to be registered anywhere, i checked this out for the mk1 i have

 

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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:29 am 
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I've seen a few mod plated 289cui windsor conversions.
you can't relly get a 'kit' to do it.

but it basicly turns them into a poor handling nose heavy POS

Plenty of easier conversions can be done.
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:03 am 
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try MD conversions.
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:02 am 
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a mate of mine has a mk2 escort with a 302 in it .
afaik its a md conversion..
its one crazy car :shock: ..
its a little pushed for space interior wise because of the larger trans tunnel.
probably not the most comfortable car to drive but it seems like one angry ride..
there are at least 2 v8 escorts in nsw that i no are road regestered.
im not sure about other states?
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:54 am 
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Word went around that MD conversions had only had about 6 compliance places made up for the V8 and then got told that will not be able to make anymore as the size or an escort but thats just what I have heard
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:13 am 
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Yes the 302 into esky is off the books, and i had just found a sweet little panel van i was going to do a sundowner copy with EFI V8 goodness
Oh well
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:21 am 
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just put a duratec 2.3L engine in it with a blower. more then enough power for an escort. and at the end of the straight, when you brake and turn the wheel, the car will go where you want it to.

if you want a V8 and a small ford, get a MK1 capri
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:43 pm 
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But i have a spare 5.0, just need something to put it into
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:06 pm 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
But i have a spare 5.0, just need something to put it into
Brett


MK1 capri. IMO they look tougher anyway.
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:55 pm 
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does any one know what i have to do to strengthen the chassis
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:57 am 
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does any one know what i have to do to strengthen the chassis


a welded in 6 point cage, and a brace across the floor from the midle legs
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:36 pm 
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Chassis connectors and plated one side of front rails
My motor was all behind crossmember and some in firewall...
It steered fine and was used in ralycross..
Had 3 Ltr Capri front struts...

 

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