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smoke3006
05-13-2006, 08:21 PM
My other "ride" :D
Fixing her up for race duty :twisted:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/smoke3006/8ce5455a.jpg
Wiscon_Mark
05-13-2006, 08:29 PM
is that a rotary engine?
subyluvr2212
05-13-2006, 08:36 PM
is that a rotary engine?

I was gonna say "hell no, you dumb-ass :lol:" but upon looking at the engine more thoroughly, it looks like it IS a rotary :shock:

J/k Mark, all in good fun!

So, yeah, is this thing Wankelizing or what?
smoke3006
05-13-2006, 08:39 PM
No rotary's here, just a 2.3l inline 4 with a T3 on the side...
Wiscon_Mark
05-13-2006, 08:40 PM
Escort EXP?

note: That is a wacky intake manifold. It makes it look like a rotary.
smoke3006
05-13-2006, 08:42 PM
Escort EXP?

These cars are mistaken for Escort's unfortunately, but they were developed seperately from the 'scort.
A hint: it's an '86
Wiscon_Mark
05-13-2006, 08:43 PM
Mazda 626 hatch?
smoke3006
05-13-2006, 08:46 PM
Mazda 626 hatch?
They made a 626 hatch?? I never knew that.
Here's a wider shot:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
subyluvr2212
05-13-2006, 08:46 PM
Oh I know exactly what it is. It's a Merkur XR4Ti. A Ford Sierra overseas.

I agree with Mark though, the intake manifold looks like a rotary.
Wiscon_Mark
05-13-2006, 08:50 PM
ahhh, the Merkur.

I was thinking Ford/Mazda, because they both had the same 2.3L.

I do believe they made a 626 hatch. Not entirely sure though.
smoke3006
05-13-2006, 08:58 PM
Oh I know exactly what it is. It's a Merkur XR4Ti. A Ford Sierra overseas.

I agree with Mark though, the intake manifold looks like a rotary.


We have a winner!!!
It's one of the forgot turbo Fords. Same engine as the Mustang SVO and Thuderbird TurboCoupe. Both of those had a TMIC (hench the stupidly position TB/upper intake). The Merkur didn't get an intercooler.
And the intake mani is a pain in the butt (thanks Ford :evil: )
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/smoke3006/DSC03330_2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/smoke3006/DSC03353_2.jpg

I'm in the process of replacing all gaskets and hoses, adding a FMIC, bigger airmeter, better ECU, replacing all bushings, removing weight, replacing wheel bearings, replacing brakes, ..... hmmm what else....
oh yeah removing the crappy auto tranny and putting in a Mustang T5 :twisted:
Wiscon_Mark
05-13-2006, 09:01 PM
flippin' sweet!