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Old 14-06-2010, 11:06 PM   #1
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Default How to...V8 escort

Ok ive been trying to get the motor in the esky going.But my plans for the car were to fit a v8.The car is going to be used for drag and burnouts.Has anyone fitted a v8 to an escort???

Any help fitting one would be greatly appreciated.cheers

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Old 16-06-2010, 06:21 AM   #2
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there are a few V8 escorts out there for drag racing, even a couple on here, REDSCORT & PROESC are a couple that I know of off the top of my head

there is this one being prepared now on here in the projects area

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=109048
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Old 16-06-2010, 02:17 PM   #3
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I know of a green RS2000 with a 351C in Adelaide. It is used in the classic Adelaide rally. The plates were RS 5000, but they have changed since then.

The SA boys should be able to ID it and aye put you in contact with the owner.


Heres a couple of links:

http://classicford.mine.nu/forum/top...ms=v8%2Crs2000

http://classicford.mine.nu/forum/top...ms=v8%2Crs2000

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/DSCN0466.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/DSCN0467.jpg
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Old 17-06-2010, 09:54 AM   #4
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Have a looky here. This is the one RS027 is talking about.

http://www.fordmusclecars.com.au/vie...sp?itemID=5949
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