First the credits.....
When mentioning "we" in this write up I am reffering to my Dad and friend Jared as they have lended many hours to development and excecution making this turbo project a reality. A HUGE THANKS GUYS!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 1 -Exterior
PAGE 2 -Interior
PAGE 3 -Turbo Parts
PAGE 4 -Manifold/Exhaust/IC
PAGE 5 -IC plumbing oil lines
PAGE 6 -Ignition problems & a new strut bar and short shifter
PAGE 7 -Drum -> Disc brake conversion information
PAGE 8 -Boost Based timing retard circuit (how to)
PAGE 9 (coming soon) -Sound clips, dyno sheets, track pictures, time slips
___________________Tokstad's Project '97___________
We've had this car about 2 years now. Originally I wanted an SVT Contour but after a little reading (and realizing it's a lot cheaper "not easier" to turbo the escort that I already had) There exists a lot more potential for the Fords entry level car than most realize! Thus the project begins....
This is the car originally ------------------------------> This is the car as of 5/18/04
The front was dropped 2" and I added a airdam and a mesh grille:
The wheels are Cobra R 17" manufactured by superior, the rubber is 205/40/17 by Kumho
The rear was dropped 1.5" I also added a 21MM GT swaybar to take out the body roll (during tight corners). A ZX2 spoiler was also added to take a little away from the cars bubble look.
