quick ?

[novacheck240]

There is also the fairly rare Escort LX-E that he could be thinking of. It is a 4-door Escort with the 1.8. Fords version of the LTS. I do prefer the four doors over the two.

[cmartin7x]

so it would be a straight over swap into my91 gt? it is an automatic and my gt is manual but im only interested in swapping motor

[novacheck240]

Don't quote me or anything, but the only thing that I know that is different between the two engines, is the TPS. So, assuming you swap your old one on, it should be a straight swap.

[almighty4wd]

yeah, the tps is 4 wire on autos, 3 wire on manuals (BPTs are 4 wire, but that doesn't apply here).

[cmartin7x]

any chance of me getting this motor and turning it into a 180hp STRONG engine? i will be running it around 5 to 7 grand during each 30 lap race so i want it to last. what could i do to achieve this goal. must be n/a. and im looking to keep the rebuild under $2000

[elscotto80]

Yeah...not going to happen. With 2k you can boost it and have that power plus a lot more depending on a lot of factors.

[almighty4wd]

you could do 150whp for under $2000, but that's absolute best. ITBs (independent throttle bodies, like a motorcycle) would be the way to go, as you know you're going for 5-7 grand, so you can tune the ITBs and runner length for maximum power there. Fresh rebuild right?

This is worst case, IE rebuilding yours, not buying the other one.
List time:
new pistons/rings overbored 1.5mm (I think is max): $450 10:1 compression
rod or rods?: Chris has some, I think he wants $30-40
you'll want the better crank, as you have the small nose: $40
bearings to match it all: $60 ACL on ebay
Block bored, hottanked, honed: $25/cylinder, $35 for cleaning= $135
MBSP=main bearing support plate, fords don't have them, only mazdas: $30-50
Pan hottanked: $35
New oil pump: $80 ?? I can't remember, rough guess
New water pump: $55
full gasket kit: $70
Lightweight flywheel: $400

Head work: this is tricky, you can spend A LOT here. so, here it all is:
Head port and polish, 3-angle valve, oversized: $100-150 depending on machinist
Oversized SS valves: $200-300
Stiffer springs: $200-250
valve guides: $40
Solid lifters: can you find a junked 1.8 miata? $50 If not, $150-250
Miata cams to match lifters: junker, $50-100. otherwise $150-200
Corksport has agressive cams for $585, another options.

Intake Path One:
"Cut" intake manifold, $75-150 cost of a port/polish + metal removal. its a secret
ebay intake piping and filter: $40
Playing with your MAF: $Free!!! (ask about this, its pretty easy)

Intake Path Two:
ITBs: $100-200 depending what you get
custom intake runners for ITBs: $250-600
Stand alone computer: $200-400 (thinking Megasquirt)
This is getting expensive fast, so we're dropping ITBs for now.....haha

Okay, not including a few minor things, plugs & wires, disty, belts; that is a fairly comprehensive list of what you can do to the motor and car. You could use the F-series tranny for a higher topend, at the risk of breaking gears. That's all I got, my brain hurts now.

[cmartin7x]

i just read it and my head hurts now too! thats amazing though.. you are helping me a ton and confusing the hell out of me as well lol. i was kinda hoping someone would just say..bore it out and port and polish lol.

[cmartin7x]

all of this is for my 3/8 mile dirt track egt. if anyone is interested in sponsoring anything..knowledge,parts,cash, or a helping hand let me know. it would be sweet to have a car from club protege out on the track

[cmartin7x]

pics

trying to figure out how to attatch pics...lets see if it worked

[almighty4wd]

talk to bpt323 or martiniac. we have some wihandyman.com stickers, I'm willing to bet we can get the name on your car.

[1967cutlass]

Here is my advice:

pacesetter 4-1 header
straight 2.5" exhaust
18 degrees timing
cone filter and RX7 VAF
megasquirt
exhintake cam and adjustable gears
miata pistons
head work

That should get you between 150-170whp and cost ~2000 depending on what you do, where you get the parts, and how many times you dyno it.

[cmartin7x]

talk to bpt323 or martiniac. we have some wihandyman.com stickers, I'm willing to bet we can get the name on your car.

that would be awesome... now i just have to find them to ask

[cmartin7x]

anyone know how to get ahold of bpt323? i sent him a private message but never got anything back