Lawrence Selly Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hey everyone I hope you have all had a great new year, and a good start. I'm going to mooch through the projects section to see how your all getting on. I've sold my Red 1.8i Orion, and bought a new White Ghia Si It's got a lot more problems than the red one, but I will work through them when I can. I've got a big commute to work (Little Hereford to Coventry each day & back) so its hard trying to get a weekend free. http://i.imgur.com/CwFF5oj.jpg http://i.imgur.com/tjAV26Y.jpg Project ideas are welcome So far my plans are. Polybushed all over (bushes need doing so its time)New wishbonesLowered 30mm (I'm wondering how to do this, as its a daily driver so I need it to not be harsh, so no coilovers)Touch-up respray (little chips and orange mould coming through)Need to weld on a new set of Sills as mine have jacking marks and curb dents in them. New tyres (what are your opinions for 185-60/R14 fast road / occasional track use) ? ? ? I also plan to learn to weld so I can put a new set of front wings on. Also if I take a part off (beams, brackets, ect) I will strip, powdercoat, and underseal before putting it back on. Oh! and I bought a polishing wheel going to make everything shiney ^^ Anyway! Is EscortEvo getting a club stand at FF2015? if so, where do I sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Selly Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Also I noticed that some of the site is still under construction.If you would like a hand at all (free for this website / forum, but please pass my name along ) Give me a message http://www.lawrenceselly.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yes we have a club stand. Up it to 130 spec! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Selly Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 I was also thinking of an ST170 bottom end conversion + 130 head and cams + port + polish + decat + exhaust system. got to get my workshop up though, and my new drive.and i found out today that my rear wheel bearings are almost dead :@to eBay ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Why not just go for a complete ST170 engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Selly Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 VVT -_- also I heard lots of stuff needs to be custom, exhausts and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Wire in standard 170 ecu and there shouldnt be a problem. Otherwise its basically just a black top bottom end Edited February 2, 2015 by scottybo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Selly Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 has anyone dropped an ST170 into an escort/orion mk5? any build logs knocking around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 It'll be the same as fitting any blacktop. http://www.feoc-uk.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=69837 Ignore the bit about changing the sump, I didn't bother and there's no exhaust clearance problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Selly Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Cheers Mex. How does it run in yours? had any issues with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Mine runs fine but using an Omex ECU and throttle bodies with a custom map but if you use the ST170 ECU and loom you shouldn't have any problems once it's all wired up correctly and you'll be making similar power to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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