Stu Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 (edited) As some of you may know, or may have seen, my Escort GTI Turbo.. It's the car featured on my Zetec Turbo DIY Guide (http://turbo.me.uk). The car was also in a special Performance Ford feature done in April, due out in the Sept/October issue of the magazine, so watch this space! Anyway, i'm planning to emigrate to Canada, so i'm selling all my cars. This thread is for the Escort, but I also have a Focus ST and a Sapphire Cosworth to get rid of too! Let me know if either of those may be of interest.. So.. the Escort.. More pics available on request The car produced 220bhp @ 1 bar as a proof of concept. The car is currently set at 0.8 bar boost peak which is a genuine 200bhp. The turbo is much more efficient at this boost level and it's generally nicer to drive.. you can however turn it back up (i've set the boost cut at 1.2 bar), but personally I wouldn't.. This package is pretty much on the edge at 220bhp, so 0.8 bar is 'safer'.. I've put a price on each category of what it cost me, in parts alone, i'll leave labour out.. The Basics (£2200)1998 R Reg Escort GTI3 DoorState Blue123k Miles1 Year MOTHalf Leather InteriorAir Conditioning The Engine (£2850)1800cc Zetec TurboTwin Multi-Layer Steel Head Gaskets (WRC)0.5mm Stainless Steel Spacer~8.4:1 Compression RatioModified SumpSpecial CamsPiper Uprated Valve SpringsFocus RS Turbo ManifoldGarrett T25 Turbocharger (Nissan 200sx spec)Focus RS Turbo Heat Shield (This *** cost £80 trade!!)Stainless Steel Braided Oil Feed with Turbo Oil FilterCustom exhaust system (Mongoose hybrid, quiet & stealth)Modified Breather SetupCustom HUGE Pro Alloy Intercooler (80mm thick! This was the prototype for Pro Alloys design)Custom pipework by Pro AlloySPAL Radiator FanModified Throttle BodyBosch Group A Spec Fuel Pump (in-tank, very OEM)Bosch Prototype Cosworth Indy Car Fuel Injectors 400ccModified Zetec Fuel Rail (to stop leaks from boost, trust me they all leak!)Megasquirt v2.2 ECU, wired directly into original loom but retaining eec-iv connector for fallbackMapped by myself and Ahmed BayjooInnovate Motorsports LC-1 Wide Band Lambda Sensor (hooked directly into ECU)Various new gaskets, seals, etc. Transmission (£600)Ford IB5 (Rebuilt)RS Turbo Limited Slip Differential UnitAP Racing Paddle Clutch Suspension (£600)Koni Adjustable DampersH & R SpringsNew Lower Arms Brakes (£400)Focus ST170 300mm Front BrakesStandard Rear Setup Wheels & Tyres (£600)16" Mondeo Si 5 SpokesGoodyear Eagle F1 DS-G2 205/45/16 Exterior (£0)Completely standard Well, apart from some clear headlight protectors! Interior (£0)Half Leather ICE & Security (£650)Ford 6006 MP3 Head UnitInfinity Front Speakers (I think, I honestly can't remember!)Fancy Alarm (trust me, it's fancy) Here is a dyno print out (from Torque Development, hub dyno, much more accurate than a rolling road!).. THESE FIGURES ARE AT THE WHEELS @ 1 BAR BOOST Out of interest, a Focus ST struggled to gain a single car length from the Escort from 60-120mph! The GTI was also timed with a 6.3 second 0-60 by Performance Ford. So as you can see above.. so far, as far as I can work out, the car has set me back about £8000.. it feels light to me as theres probably a bunch of things along the way i've forgotten about, but you can see that good money has been spent on the car.. money that you won't have to spend if you buy it! I have done less than 1000 miles on the car since I did the conversion above! That's right. It's hardly been used. The tyres are still mint. I built it just to prove a point really and now you can own it for yourself. The only negative points about the car are that the air con needs re-gassing (about 30-40 quid?) and a slight dent on the offside rear quarter, just infront of the rear light cluster - i've been told this will come out easily. The bodywork is generally in good condition, a few light scratches here and there, but everything is straight! It even has a brand new genuine Ford front and rear bumper put on like 100 miles ago which I forgot to mention above! So what am I looking for...Right now i'm looking for offers. Don't offer me a grand, or even two. If you're seriously interested in the car, then PM me your offer and we'll talk. The car is located in Essex. No part ex's as i'm emigrating! Please only reply to this thread if it's a direct question about the car or spec and only if you are interested in buying it!.. Thanks for your time.. Stu nb: added some more photos below.. Pic showing the small dent near the rear light cluster Pic of the GTI on Torque Developments Hub Dyno! Modified Fuel Rail complete with the Cosworth Prototype F1/Indycar Injectors Bit of datalogging just for fun! The wide band lambda sensor (for measuring the air:fuel ratio) The MegaSquirt ECU and WRC quality wiring adapter 300mm Brakes Polishes up nice!! Edited August 7, 2006 by Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew H Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 what does the engine look like? just out of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 (edited) what does the engine look like? just out of interest Fairly standard under the bonnet as the purpose was to turbocharge a GTI 'as if Ford had done it'.. so it's all very OEM! Oh, I forgot it's got a e-tech strut brace.. The cam cover was bead blasted then painted with crinkle-finish black paint.. looks nice! I'll try and get a decent under bonnet pic tonight.. Edited August 4, 2006 by Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCanning Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 what does the engine look like? just out of interest Fairly standard under the bonnet. Oh, I forgot it's got a e-tech strut brace.. The cam cover was bead blasted then painted with crinkle-finish black paint.. looks nice! I'll try and get a decent under bonnet pic tonight.. that would be really helpful... i was thinkin of a gettin a 3dr escort to replace mine next month....and this could be what i want .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 that would be really helpful... i was thinkin of a gettin a 3dr escort to replace mine next month....and this could be what i want .... Well imagine a standard GTI engine bay.. then clean it up a little, add a black cam cover and add a few extra pipes here and there, and you'll be pretty much there Nothing polished in sight.. i'll get a photo tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC[GB] Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Just wondering mate where did you get those plates made up?Looking for a good place to make some nice new plates like that but aint having much luck finding something i like... Was it an internet based company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 ' date='Aug 4 2006, 01:42 PM' post='745073']Just wondering mate where did you get those plates made up?Looking for a good place to make some nice new plates like that but aint having much luck finding something i like... Was it an internet based company? I did them myself on a friends equipment.. They just use modified laser printers these days.. very cheap, good profit margins!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 how do hey print them though?? I would be interested in new plates for mine. Lovely car by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 how do hey print them though?? I would be interested in new plates for mine. Lovely car by the way Fran.. as asked in my original post, please only reply if it's to do with buying the car.. no hijacking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE W Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I am interested mate would like abit of a ball park figure i need to check me funds see what i can afford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 I am interested mate would like abit of a ball park figure i need to check me funds see what i can afford PM me what you can afford and i'll let you know, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMk6 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 when are you planning to emigrate? as this is EXACTLY what i'm gonna be looking 4 in urm.......... 7 months time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 Heres the under bonnet pic I promised... when are you planning to emigrate? as this is EXACTLY what i'm gonna be looking 4 in urm.......... 7 months time The GTI needs to be sold in the next few weeks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMk6 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 damn, msn tho fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 damn, msn tho fella I'm online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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