Topic: AWD Escort GT Build (Read 67981 times)

carkrazed · « **Reply #90 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:30:29 PM »

Quote from: flat_black on August 07, 2013, 11:17:20 PM

manifold is pretty neat i like... what kinda machine are you welding with?

1972 350 amp Union Carbide. AC/DC with high frequency start, factory water cooling and post flow. Put a modern water cooled torch setup on it and it welds like a boss. Probably the best machine I've ever welded with.

I'll snap a couple pics of it next time i'm at the shop.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #91 on:** August 08, 2013, 10:18:55 AM »

The question is, why isn't this build done yet?

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #92 on:** August 08, 2013, 10:56:41 AM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on August 08, 2013, 10:18:55 AM

The question is, why isn't this build done yet?

I still need to come down one of these days!

carkrazed · « **Reply #93 on:** August 08, 2013, 12:25:03 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on August 08, 2013, 10:18:55 AM

The question is, why isn't this build done yet?

I'm in no hurry because you haven't located an AWD dyno for us to tune on yet.

Quote from: crxvtec91 on August 08, 2013, 10:56:41 AM

I still need to come down one of these days!

Yes................yes you do.

carkrazed · « **Reply #94 on:** August 17, 2013, 08:25:49 PM »

Pretty much done. Handed it off to my brother so he can polish it.

Welding Rig

Water cooled torches are badass. Ill never use an air cooled torch again.

HiProfile · « **Reply #95 on:** August 18, 2013, 12:57:10 AM »

Good thing I oiled those injectors, they'd have rusted before you could use them.

DO WORK!

NoPistons! · « **Reply #96 on:** August 18, 2013, 03:42:16 PM »

Look at that big ol dinosaur bastard machine. Hell yeah!

carkrazed · « **Reply #97 on:** August 18, 2013, 11:13:46 PM »

Quote from: HiProfile on August 18, 2013, 12:57:10 AM

Good thing I oiled those injectors, they'd have rusted before you could use them.

DO WORK!

Actually, I'm thinking about machining the head to accept 2 injectors per cylinder. So........i'm gonna need another set to sit around and collect dust.

Quote from: NoPistons! on August 18, 2013, 03:42:16 PM

Look at that big ol dinosaur bastard machine. Hell yeah!

Fuck ya. I love these old welders. Think I have $600 in this entire setup.

NoPistons! · « **Reply #98 on:** August 19, 2013, 12:08:23 AM »

Not bad.

Are injectors gonna be staged or just paired to fire like normal?

carkrazed · « **Reply #99 on:** November 29, 2013, 04:42:40 PM »

Quote from: NoPistons! on August 19, 2013, 12:08:23 AM

Not bad.

Are injectors gonna be staged or just paired to fire like normal?

Just batch fire for now. Might add sequential injection later.

Anyone know if I can remove this black plastic piece from my injectors?

DasPoop · « **Reply #100 on:** November 30, 2013, 12:54:45 PM »

Quote from: carkrazed on November 29, 2013, 04:42:40 PM

Quote from: NoPistons! on August 19, 2013, 12:08:23 AM
Not bad.

Are injectors gonna be staged or just paired to fire like normal?

Just batch fire for now. Might add sequential injection later.

Anyone know if I can remove this black plastic piece from my injectors?

I imagine you can just clip it off with a sharp set of dykes

I dig your tungsten looks like it gets a work out lol

92CXyD · « **Reply #101 on:** November 30, 2013, 12:58:33 PM »

^^^^^ Check with Hyprofile

HiProfile · « **Reply #102 on:** December 06, 2013, 05:17:43 PM »

Quote from: carkrazed on November 29, 2013, 04:42:40 PM

Anyone know if I can remove this black plastic piece from my injectors?

Normal side-cutter.

Find the 2 seams, clip 2/3 of the way into the ring on both seams (clip all the way if you don't mind leaving marks), then you should be able to pull it off. You may need to sort of fork it with the side-cutter to pry it off, or make a few more cuts. That entire area is sturdy stainless steel, so any marks will be cosmetic.

Nezerac · « **Reply #103 on:** February 07, 2014, 04:39:28 AM »

Hey man. Totally stumbled across this build via google. I LOVE IT!! But I literally had to register just so i could ask why aren't you going with a laser tx3 awd set up? Not sure if anyone else has asked this but it just seems like it would've been so much easier. Also I saw your old video a LOOOOOOONG time ago. AWESOME BUILD MAN!!

carkrazed · « **Reply #104 on:** March 24, 2014, 07:07:41 PM »

Quote from: Nezerac on February 07, 2014, 04:39:28 AM

Hey man. Totally stumbled across this build via google. I LOVE IT!! But I literally had to register just so i could ask why aren't you going with a laser tx3 awd set up? Not sure if anyone else has asked this but it just seems like it would've been so much easier. Also I saw your old video a LOOOOOOONG time ago. AWESOME BUILD MAN!!

Cause the tranny and rear diff in those are the same as the 323 GTX..........which are weaksauce.

Just about got my garage squared away. Picked up everything for the engine. Should be rollin pretty hard on this again soon.

keelay · « **Reply #105 on:** May 05, 2014, 11:37:54 PM »

It's been 6 weeks. I need an update. I'm loving it bro!

carkrazed · « **Reply #106 on:** May 10, 2014, 01:18:54 AM »

Quote from: keelay on May 05, 2014, 11:37:54 PM

It's been 6 weeks. I need an update. I'm loving it bro!

Garage is just about done. 850R is back together. I should be rolling on this again soon.

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #107 on:** May 10, 2014, 08:17:15 PM »

Quote from: carkrazed on May 10, 2014, 01:18:54 AM

Quote from: keelay on May 05, 2014, 11:37:54 PM
It's been 6 weeks. I need an update. I'm loving it bro!

Garage is just about done. 850R is back together. I should be rolling on this again soon.

About damn time!

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #108 on:** May 11, 2014, 12:37:52 PM »

I guess we won't be seeing it at the meet this year?

carkrazed · « **Reply #109 on:** May 12, 2014, 10:45:42 AM »

Quote from: Ntrain2k on May 11, 2014, 12:37:52 PM

I guess we won't be seeing it at the meet this year?

Its not lookin good

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #110 on:** May 12, 2014, 05:42:30 PM »

Quote from: carkrazed on May 12, 2014, 10:45:42 AM

Quote from: Ntrain2k on May 11, 2014, 12:37:52 PM
I guess we won't be seeing it at the meet this year?

Its not lookin good

Sadness.

carkrazed · « **Reply #111 on:** September 28, 2015, 11:12:48 PM »

Ok, so I'm not dead and I'm gonna be finally starting on this thing again. Its almost like a vendetta at this point.

Its crazy that its been almost two years since I've worked on it. Alot of shit has has happened since then. Got married, had a baby, now I got another on the way. Its rough being a responsible adult.

Finally got it into the garage.

Truck o parts. 1 of 3 loads I brought to my house, lol.

Been playing with other stuff. Just didnt have the space to work on the Escort till I got my garage done. Here are a couple.

The hauler. 2000 7.3. Has swamps 200cc single shot injectors. 5" exhaust. Intake. 6 position TS tuner with custom tune. Swamps fuel system. Swamps IDM. Runs pretty good.

Still playing around with this thing too. Would like to build an engine and make some power with it when the escort is done. Its a pretty fun ride.

Scooter. Bought this thing for super cheap. Dude had it all gayed out with ebay skulls n shit. Tore it completely down and this how it ended up.

Why I never really get to work on cars anymore.....

turbohf · « **Reply #112 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:34:05 AM »

this is cool. would like to see some work done to it.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #113 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:49:09 AM »

I've always liked your projects. I use to work on cars all the time. Then we had a kid and I went from about 15-20hrs a week fucking around in the garage to about 1 hr a week.

carkrazed · « **Reply #114 on:** September 29, 2015, 11:12:13 AM »

Thanks guys. I got some cool shit in mind for the engine and drivetrain.

Still don't know what I wanna do with the exterior. I can either go stock for that sleeper look or go for some cosworth styling. Something like this.

Leaning towards the sleeper look although if I do that, I won't be able to fit any real rubber under it.

turbohf · « **Reply #115 on:** September 29, 2015, 11:53:59 AM »

I like cosworths. but maybe not full out race style. can you make a sleeper cossi? lol.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #116 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:26:53 PM »

That cosworth is damn sexy.

carkrazed · « **Reply #117 on:** September 30, 2015, 12:30:15 AM »

If I did do a cosworth conversion, it would be low key. That cosworth is badass but not really what I'm looking for in this build.

I just like that I would be able to fit some nice tires under it with the cosworth fenders.

Guess I should just focus on the drivetrain for now.

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #118 on:** October 07, 2015, 10:27:09 PM »

Damn glad you havent quit or parted out the car!

NOW DO WORK!

carkrazed · « **Reply #119 on:** November 01, 2015, 09:14:09 PM »

Didn't work on the car, but got alot done so I can work on it.

Started building my ghetto $100.00 tig cooler.

Big pump circulates through the torch, little pump circulates water through the heat exchanger. Should work.....

Also got my heater installed....

....and got the work bench done and lathe setup.

Hoping to actually get cranking on the car this coming weekend

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