I started doing delivery with my festy and it has increased my stop and go driving habits extremely. So much that it has me thinking of the escort brake replacement. Cheapest way to do this for me would be a donor car. hummm??? Thought, If I'm going to find a donor car for this, then perhaps an engine swap too. Bp? the research I've seen shows a few engine options, I like the DOHC look, but are the SOHC larger cc? witch version performs better? can I even get all the needed parts from one donor car, ie- eng, trans, brakes, rotors ect.... If so is an escort even the best route??? And is there a best year to find? (I also like damkids v6 probe setup) evil grin do they make a v8 fwd? lol
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Originally posted by Occhty View Postdo they make a v8 fwd? lol
As far as using the Escort GT Drivetrain, the tranny uses a hydraulic clutch set-up where the festiva uses a cable, i make an adapter to be able to use the stock festiva cable on the Escort GT transLast edited by Damkid; 09-13-2010, 03:27 PM.
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2008 Ford Escape - Rollover Survivor
1990 Festiva - First Ever Completed KLZE swap (SOLD)
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Originally posted by Damkid View PostNot any that would fit in a festiva :lol: as far as performance, DOHC will perform better then a SOHC of the same size, i honestly beleive a BP is one of the easiest swaps that get a great gain in power with relatively ease, and it'll put a festiva in approx. the mid 15's at the track with decent suspension
As far as using the Escort GT Drivetrain, the tranny uses a hydraulic clutch set-up where the festiva uses a cable, i make an adapter to be able to use the stock festiva cable on the Escort GT transIm not driving a Festiva because I'm poor. I drive a Festiva because i want to!
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Originally posted by gauge_half_inch View Postdo you have a pic of that?'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
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This is what a BP looks like minus the red paint and the turbo:
89L build thread http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=36422
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Oh ya the BP plenium just says INJECTION if im not mistaken, and it will say ford on the valve cover not mazda.89L build thread http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=36422
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Originally posted by 91_festy_Gl View PostOh ya the BP plenium just says INJECTION if im not mistaken, and it will say ford on the valve cover not mazda.
1988 323 Station Wagon - KLG4 swapped
1988 323 GT - B6T Powered
2008 Ford Escape - Rollover Survivor
1990 Festiva - First Ever Completed KLZE swap (SOLD)
If no one from the future stops you from doing it, how bad of a decision can it really be?
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Put over 50k on a BP deliviring pizza in the city and it was a BEAST! lol. Didn't do much delivery with the B8 swap though so I guess I can't make a good comparison. But the BP does make for one awesome city driving car... If you watch the stoplights from the other side to turn red and time when yours goes green its good practice for drag launches tooNo festiva for me ATM...
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I like the B8 over the BP IMO. I know the BP is DOHC and all but the B8 is more then enough power especially if someone is used to a B3.89L build thread http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=36422
1996 subaru impreza AWD 5 speed, EJ18
Post your festiva pics and vids here: www.movingviolationz.com
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I'd say go with a B6. Better gas mileage than a B8 or BP, which is important for stop-and-go driving, and basically a direct swap since it's based on the same block as the B3. And you will notice the 19 extra HP too.90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
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Originally posted by htchbck View PostPut over 50k on a BP deliviring pizza in the city and it was a BEAST! lol. Didn't do much delivery with the B8 swap though so I guess I can't make a good comparison. But the BP does make for one awesome city driving car... If you watch the stoplights from the other side to turn red and time when yours goes green its good practice for drag launches too-Zack
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