Component |
Type |
Comments |
Engine |
Ford 1660cc X-flow (GT spec) |
From an automatic Ghia Mk.II Escort. Almost completely rebuilt, including rebore and lead-free
conversion. The aim was to get about 100BHP from the whole package (nearly got there). |
Gearbox |
Ford Mk9 5-speed |
From a Sierra |
Carburettor |
Weber DGV 32/36 |
Tuned on a rolling road. |
Propshaft |
Autoprop |
Didn't fancy making my own! |
Axle |
Escort MkII |
3.89:1 |
Front Hubs |
Cortina MkV |
As per book |
Front Brakes |
Cortina MkV |
As per book: reconditioned calipers, new discs |
Front Shocks & Springs |
Avo adjustable; 275 lb/in |
|
Rear Shocks & Springs |
Avo adjustable; 150 lb/in |
|
Wheels |
5.5 inch Superlite Alloys |
"Traditional" look. |
Tyres |
185/70 R 13 |
Yokohama S306 |
Harnesses |
Sabelt |
4-point harness |
Steering Column |
Sierra |
Light switches removed, replaced by dash mounted items. Indicator/flash switch retained |
Steering Rack |
Escort MkII |
Slightly faster ratio (2.7:1) |
Radiator |
VW Polo |
Part No. 86712125 3E - snug but easy fit in a standard nose cone. |
Exhaust System |
From Dwornik Engineering |
Tubular steel, inexpensive(-ish), shaped to fit the Locost |
Exhaust Silencer |
Chromerzone |
A bit expensive, but made to fit the car. |
Fibreglass |
Nose cone, standard wings at rear, cycle wings at front. |
All from Triton Sportscars. Good finish, solid, and well made. |
Instruments |
Greengauges/CA |
Speedo, tacho, oil pressure, water temp and petrol. |