Heres a more in depth look at the Retrofit, im so stoked to get these bad boys on the car!
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wow lol quite the retrofit, can't wait to see when it's done!-Jack
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Can't wait for more updates! More pictures with that sexy front end!Proud owner of way to many!: (Click one to view)
1994 Ford Escort LX White (The Original)
1991 Ford Escort GT Red (The Main/DD)
1993 Ford Escort GT White (SOLD!)
1990 Mazda Protege 4WD White (New Toy!)
1991 Mazda Protege 4WD Blue (Turbo Parts car for the White one)
1994 Mazda Protege DX White (Parts car for the White 4WD)
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Might as well change my screen name to RWDXavier. This project took a pretty violent turn yesterday and I couldnt be happier about the refreshed thoughts this new venture has created. I give you the donor driveline for the new image. Recently taken from a 1999 C5 6 speed car. Going to retain the transaxle and everything will be as Corvette as possible.
Untitled by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
And so it begins. #LScort by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
Also picked up some new wheels recently. 16x10.5 -32 TE37Vs, wrapped in Toyo TQ 275 flavor tires.
A day late for TEtuesday. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
A day late for TEtuesday. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
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1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi
I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it
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Originally posted by FE3-323 View Postsubbin
Other updates. The TE37s clear the stock brake caliper with no issue!!!!
#LScort upload 1. Stripping the Escort shell, checking clearances on the TE37Vs and the SPEC P-trim Twin Disk Clutch. Things are slowly getting started. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort upload 1. Stripping the Escort shell, checking clearances on the TE37Vs and the SPEC P-trim Twin Disk Clutch. Things are slowly getting started. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort upload 1. Stripping the Escort shell, checking clearances on the TE37Vs and the SPEC P-trim Twin Disk Clutch. Things are slowly getting started. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort upload 1. Stripping the Escort shell, checking clearances on the TE37Vs and the SPEC P-trim Twin Disk Clutch. Things are slowly getting started. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
And this is what the BG looks like right now. Almost bare chassis with nothing bolted to it!
#LScort upload 1. Stripping the Escort shell, checking clearances on the TE37Vs and the SPEC P-trim Twin Disk Clutch. Things are slowly getting started. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort upload 1. Stripping the Escort shell, checking clearances on the TE37Vs and the SPEC P-trim Twin Disk Clutch. Things are slowly getting started. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
Button doesnt think any of this is going to work. Skeptical dog is skeptical.
#LScort upload 1. Stripping the Escort shell, checking clearances on the TE37Vs and the SPEC P-trim Twin Disk Clutch. Things are slowly getting started. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
Picked up a lightly used SPEC P-trim twin disk clutch as well.
#LScort upload 1. Stripping the Escort shell, checking clearances on the TE37Vs and the SPEC P-trim Twin Disk Clutch. Things are slowly getting started. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
Right now im focused on either building or buying a frame table/jig to start in on chassis fabrication. And getting a set of hubs re-engineered for the 5x114.3 lug pattern instead of the crappy 5x4.75 Chevy likes to use. A set of SKF X-tracker hubs done up by Detroit Speed engineering out of Mooresville, NC should do the trick.
That being said, happy motoring folks!
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Originally posted by tireboy View PostDamn. [emoji106][emoji106]
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Originally posted by Proto-G View PostAnyone local, or is this in Vegas?
Originally posted by wknd326 View PostI didn't read the whole thing but that c5 set going in your escort? All the Power to YOU! keep it up. I love to see builds like these.
Made a little progress while I was home for Americas Birthday. Was able to get some measuring done and deduced that the engine will fit under the head with the BGs framerails laid on the ground. No hood mods necessary! That was a small goal of mine and Im happy to know it will be possible. haha.
#LScort Chopped the floorboard out and dude some measuring to (roughly) figure out how things are going to fit. I do believe it's going to fit mighty well! I mean, considering the immense differences between the original cars and chassis'. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort Chopped the floorboard out and dude some measuring to (roughly) figure out how things are going to fit. I do believe it's going to fit mighty well! I mean, considering the immense differences between the original cars and chassis'. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort Chopped the floorboard out and dude some measuring to (roughly) figure out how things are going to fit. I do believe it's going to fit mighty well! I mean, considering the immense differences between the original cars and chassis'. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort Chopped the floorboard out and dude some measuring to (roughly) figure out how things are going to fit. I do believe it's going to fit mighty well! I mean, considering the immense differences between the original cars and chassis'. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort Chopped the floorboard out and dude some measuring to (roughly) figure out how things are going to fit. I do believe it's going to fit mighty well! I mean, considering the immense differences between the original cars and chassis'. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort Chopped the floorboard out and dude some measuring to (roughly) figure out how things are going to fit. I do believe it's going to fit mighty well! I mean, considering the immense differences between the original cars and chassis'. by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
Im probably going to end up framing this thing from the ground up in order to shorten the track width front and rear. Im not sure just how much yet, but at this point it seems likely to happen. The front will require a custom engine crossmember anyway. In order to push the engine forward the 4 inches, giving me extra room in the cab, and making up for the 4 inches in wheelbase difference between the 99 Corvette these goodies were pulled from and my 93 Escort sedan shell, lol.
Happy motoring!
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Originally posted by wknd326 View PostYou got this. You must refuse to lose!
Got some things sorted on the car on my last trip home. One more trip and I will most likely have everything sorted to drop off for fabrication and let the real fun begin!
With the help of some Detroit Speed Engineering Ford pattern front hubs I was able to get the front wheel setup totally situated for mockup. The OEM brake rotors will be swapped for some 2 piece later down the road, so have no fear about the manner in which I hogged out the lug holes. Haha. With the wild wheel specs it turns out the car will, as thought, need some CRAZY metal work to cover these bad boys up. And Im okay with that, here are a few pics to keep this thread a little more lively!
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
One of the reasons redrilling a factory hub is out of the question. These things are swiss cheese straight from the manufacturer! I ordered SKF X-tracker hubs to have machined, but it turns out Detroit Speed sent me the exact hubs I had asked them not too. Still in the process of exchanging them and then the correct hubs will go to machining and have new wheel studs installed at the proper lug pattern, as there are no off-the-shelf solutions for the rear. Had to drill a temporary stud in the rear to fit up the wheels under the rump.
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
Now to the pics that show some meaty goodness!
Can you say WIDE?
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
And a couple shots to give an idea of engine fitup/location. The torque tube will NOT be shortened, as that will take away too much cabin space. Custom front crossmember here we come!
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
#LScort stuff. Had a mixup with the rear hubs, but was able to makeshift a fit up in the rear. Enjoy! by Beau Anderson, on Flickr
Well, thats all for this checkup, hope youve enjoyed this chapter! Happy motoring!
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