Not just another Ford Escort

[JackJack]

Adrian Hall’s 1978 Ford Escort MKII
ENGINE
1990 Cosworth YB; 2150cc; 12.5:1 Compression; HT Racing Ported Head; Kent Cams & Gears; Cosworth Valves; Isky Valves; Titanium Retainers; Cosworth Solid Lifters; Cosworth Head Bolts; Cosworth Headgasket; Gates Timing Belt; HT Racing Machined Block; Cosworth Pistons; Cosworth Con-Rods; Cosworth Con-Rod Bolts; Steel Billet Crank; Cosworth Bearings; HT Racing Pulleys; Maidstone Sports Cars Custom Engine Mounts; Billet Core Plugs; Carbon Fibre Air Intake; Cosworth Slide Throttle Bodies; Four Gallon Alloy Fuel Tank; 2 x Facet, 2 x Bosch High Pressure Fuel Pumps; Cosworth Fuel Pressure Regulator; Cosworth Fuel Rail; Bosch Green Fuel Injectors; Aero-Spec Fuel Lines; Specialist Exhausts Custom One-Off Headers; Specialist Exhausts One-Off Exhaust; Specialist Exhausts One-Off Alloy Rear Box; NGK Spark Plugs; Duratec Coil Pack & Leads; Dry Cell Red Top Battery; Dry Sump; Behr Oil Cooler; Cosworth Oil Filter; Valvoline 20w50; Pro Alloy One-Off Radiator; Silicone Radiator Hoses; Maidstone Sports Cars One-Off Wire Harness; Carbon Engine Cover;
ENGINE MANAGEMENT
MoTeC ECU; Stack Dash & Tachometer; Racetech Water Temperature & Oil Pressure Gauges; Battery Kill Switch;
DRIVELINE
Quaife 5 Speed Dog Box; Quaife Gears; Tranex Differential; Quaife Driveshafts; AP 7.25 Twin Plate Clutch; Lightened Flywheel; Quaife Shift Lever; Shortened Prop Shaft;
SUSPENSION / CHASSIS
MSC Nitron Escort Shocks Front & Rear; Nitron 600lb Front Springs; Nitron 400lb Rear Springs; Nitron Top Mounts; Fully Rose Jointed Front Adjustable Links; Fully Rose Jointed Rear Adjustable Links; Quick Steering Rack; Blade Type Front Sway Bar; Blade Type Rear Sway Bar; Rose Jointed Drop Links; Maidstone Sports Cars Custom Built Roll Cage; Custom 5 Link;
BRAKES
AP Four Piston Front Calipers; AP Two Piston Rear Calipers; AP Racing Brake Pads; AP 320mm Front Discs; AP 280mm Rear Discs; Braided Brake Lines; AP Master Cylinder; Maidstone Sports Cars Custom Pedal Box; Motul 660 Brake Fluid;
WHEELS / TYRES
Front: Compomotive Split Rims 16×11 w/ Avon 11″ Slicks
Rear: Compomotive Split Rims 16×13 w/ Avon 12″ Slicks
Compomotive Nuts & Studs
INTERIOR
Corbeau Pro Race Driver’s Seat; Corbeau Passenger Seat; Corbeau Seat Rails; Five Point Harnesses; Sparco Steering Wheel & Hub; Racetech Steering Wheel Quick Release; Quaife Shift Knob; Carbon Pedal Covers; Carbon Fibre Interior;
EXTERIOR
Ford Diamond White; Complete Zakspeed Modified X-Pack Kit; Maidstone Sports Cars Custom Carbon Fibre Under Tray; Maidstone Sports Cars Custom Carbon Fibre Rear Diffuser; Maidstone Sports Cars Custom Built Rear Spoiler; Carbon Fibre Doors; Carbon Fibre Roofskin; Carbon Fibre Bonnet; Carbon Fibre Boot; Maidstone Sports Cars Graphics; Custom Plastic Windows;
PERFORMANCE
280BHP @ 8,500RPM; 180lb/ft @ 5500RPM; 780KGs;

 

[DaveDreads]

F*ck me that's awesome!!!

 

[Bluebeard]

F*ck me that's awesome!!!

My first words when I saw it!

 

[Turkish]

Looks purposeful, only bit I'm unsure of is all the modern looking carbon aero, canards, splitter, diffuser etc. Looks a little out of place I think I'd prefer it aesthetically without.

 

[stefjones]

oh....my.....days
definate lottery win right there

 

[.Steve]

Looks purposeful, only bit I'm unsure of is all the modern looking carbon aero, canards, splitter, diffuser etc. Looks a little out of place I think I'd prefer it aesthetically without.

I was thinking that tbh.

Still looks amazing mind!

 

[MG cup]

OOOCHA hoor ye, thats p**n. mk2 is on my list of cars to be owned. NA YB, yes please

 

[aucky]

OOOF!


Blimey!

 

[GeorgeH]

I have no idea what half of that stuff is, but it looks really good.

 

[Fletcher]

Lovely.

 

[.GAZ.]

FFS!!!!

 

[rich_h]

That's the first Ford I've ever seen that I actually like, very nice!

 

[mikekean]

Looks purposeful, only bit I'm unsure of is all the modern looking carbon aero, canards, splitter, diffuser etc. Looks a little out of place I think I'd prefer it aesthetically without.

If it didnt have any of that it would be just like every other x-pack'd escort, it sets it appart from the rest. I say fair play for being different, it pulls it off.

 

[Gally]

Oh my!

 

[Scrooge]

Ooft

 

[welshname]

My load. I just blew it.

 

[couzens]

I just want to cry at the sheer beauty of that. wow.

 

[Rob]

Yeah, that's really really cool.

 

[MarcoB]

No sequential box?

Engine noise will make up for it though.

 

[Jaff]

I'm not a fan if I'm honest I prefer them classics to look.more era correct and usually in a rallyesque guise.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Needs a proper BD not a YB to be perfect, but its pretty close!

 

[GiT]

Not normally my bag.

But I like that

 

[Englebert]

Cool car. The owner of it races against me in Lotus Cup.

 

[focrs]

All that work and 280 bhp. That car is really missing the turbo. To be honest it's over done with all the tack hanging from it.

 

[DannyR]

All that work and 280bhp.....

A 20 year old 2.1 N/A engine that can produce figures like that is fairly epic.

 

[focrs]

I think if it had an orginal bda engine in it would be epic now that was an engine in its day.

 

[Adamm.]

Just wow!!

 

[Jonny1*2]

Not normally a big fan of classic fords, but that's brilliant. There has been a lot of love and money spent their. I was surprised there was no sequential though

 

[BigDaveRotary]

Attention to detail is spunktastic.

Love to drive it!

 

[Chip-mk1]

I think if it had an orginal bda engine in it would be epic now that was an engine in its day.

Agreed, the YB is a right boat anchor and only worth putting up with to be turbo and big power IMHO

 

[Gavin.]

I have never been a Ford fan but that is amazing!

 

[McGherkin]

Epic. Reminds me of Wacky Racers for some reason though lol.

 

[bionic]

now this is a real car

 

[plymcl172]

I think all the fancy splitters, silly wing etc really spoil this

 

[Chip-mk1]

I think all the fancy splitters, silly wing etc really spoil this

Not if its a competition car and they work.

 

[Porkie]

Thats a friend of mine Broadmoors mates car. Its very cool and goes very well on track. I'd want a sequential gearbox but otherwise I love it.

Agree with Chip about the engine... its a heavy old lump to stay Atmo with really and there are better options.

BUT I can see why has gone that route if he is a ford purist on a semi budget. Be surprised if its really 280bhp to be honest.... and std YB rods really don't like 8500rpm! They are SUPER strong as std and you wont break them under 600bhp... But heavy old things!

Chips the expert though tbh so maybe I am wrong. The HT racing boys do know their stuff. No doubt!

I LOVE the looks. awesome thing. Pretty sure his brother has a turbo one.....

 

[Chip-mk1]

Agreed on the power, most 280 bhp n/a ybs are more like 230. Lol.

 

[JackJack]

Not if its a competition car and they work.

+1