1974 Ford Escort Mk1

As of summer 2016, this is the most current modifications list. I’ve tried to make it as detailed as possible but I do change things over time.

Engine and performance

Engine block

• 711M 1300 Crossflow block (HC/high compression)
• Stock 1300 cast pistons (std size)
• Stock 1300 cam
• Stock 1300 rods
• Fabricated fuel pump blanking plate
• Fabricated distributor blanking plate
• Modified stock sump
  • Male steel weld on bung nut turbo oil return

Intake system

• K&N air cone
• Blue silicon hoses
• Custom fabricated aluminum piping
• Modified stock Ford carb intake manifold
  • General porting and flow improvements
  • Fabricated sandwich adapter plate (mounting TB on original manifold)
  • Intake plate fabricated for TB
• 1 x Jenvey 48mm throttle body (SF48/45/1 SF taper bore Body 1 inj)

Fuel and Ignition System

• MegaSquirt MS3 ECU (Unassembled kit soldered together)
  • MS3X expansion card
  • GM closed element CLT sensor
  • GM open element IAT sensor
  • 10″ MS3 harness with heavy duty DB37 male connector
• 1 x Siemens Deka 770cc fuel injector (low impedance)
• Denso fuel pump (Bosch 044 equivalent)
• Webcon 3.0 Bar fuel pressure regulator
• EDIS 4 coil pack (wasted spark)
• 4.5″ (114mm) 36-1 trigger wheel with 1/2″ (12.7mm) pilot hole
• Steel pulley (welded to trigger wheel)
• Innovate LC-1 Wideband controller

Turbocharger and exhaust

• Fabricated turbo manifold from standard exhaust (4 to 1)
• Garrett T15 turbo (scrapyard find off Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 DTI)
• Custom fabricated downpipe
• Ashley 2″ twin silencer racing exhaust

Intercooler and blow off value

• Small air-to-air intercooler (scrapyard find off Vauxhall van)
• Ford Sierra Cosworth blow off valve

Cooling

• Recored stock radiator (3 core)

Running gear

Suspension

• MK2 Escort front struts
• Gaz front shocks
• Gaz rear shocks
• Polybushes all round
• Front 1″ lowering springs
• Rear 1″ lowering blocks

Brakes

• Front: M16 calipers with solid discs
• Rear: Drums with standard shoes

Drivetrain

• Modified type-9 5-speed gearbox (std ratios) with shortened tail shaft (No transmission tunnel cutting required)
• Single piece prop-shaft
• 13″ Minilite replicas

Bodywork

Exterior

• Standard 1300 XL 4-door bodyshell
• Daytona Yellow
• Chrome front quarter bumpers
• Chrome rear bumper

Interior

• Standard XL interior
• Retro Nintendo fuzzy dice

Electronics

Audio

• Sony CDX-M800 CD player
• Sony 10 disc CD changer
• Sony XA-300 Aux in selector

Misc

• Power door locks
• Keyless central locking
• Alarm with siren
• Immobiliser (starter motor cutoff)