[mark1_1969girl]

hey all

ive got a 1969 mark 1 escort with a 1600 motor.im looking to put a turbo on it for more power.is this possible??or a really impossible job??any feedback would be greatly appreciated

cheers
nicole

 

[ebxr8240]

You can ..Just that there combustion chambers are in there pistons so tuning will need to be right on and boost referanced so it retards as boost rises...
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Imo I would simply drop a 2.0 Cortina motor in there.The 2.0 will bolt up to 1600 gear box.Or the 2.0 Cortina box will fit..Engine mounts are the same, change radiator so its further forward..The 2.0 Pinto / Cortina sohc motor is 10 times stronger than the old Kent engines..Oh and you'll need a 2.0 escort sump...

 

[drftpig2]

good idea mate thats one thing i wish i did with my mkI too........
i recon if ya gunna spend the cash doin this you midas well go with the 2lt turbo! :hy:
good luck :beerbottl