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    I'd Better start a Project thread to Keep all my progress in one place. I'll Try to Keep it Refreshing after all I'm dubbing this "Project Factory Fresh" w/a twist or Two Hopefully If you all Don't Know I've Got a Red 1991 Ford Festiva GL 3 Speed Auto. I'll Let the Pictures Speak Mostly. Anywho, What Better way to Start a Thread than w/ a New Complete OEM 96-97 Ford Aspire Engine NOS! I would've Liked the additional Ponies from all of the other various engines that I could've gotten but I figured these engines were what made us get to the 200,000 mile mark or farther right? Reliability appeals to me better + Most of my other Vehicles like to Drink the Gas a Bit so this is a Perfect Gas Saver Motor. I think Restoring this vehicle has somewhat to do w/memories of a 1968 Plymouth Fury 11 I was restoring Years ago until my dad was tired of seeing it as a Lawn Ornemant & told me I had to Part w/It Fast Foward a few Years Later & I'm Now Somewhat Financially stable having Started my own Business so I suppose you all would agree that Restoring a Festiva would be Cool! I Drive an Eldorado most of the time but I just can't seem to Part w/my festiva lol On w/the Project!










    Keeping the aspire Serpentine Belts & adding P/S + A/C. Changing the Flywheel to Manual, Intake/Exhaust Manifolds, Distributor, Swapping pulley to Festiva Alt, & a few more things that I'll need to do for it to work but will need to wait till I get it in stock for further inspection.

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    Does it still have new-engine smell? I hope you don't wish you would have used a B6, B8, or BP. With the auto tranny the B3 is very sluggish and the mpg numbers are not that impressive. Have fun!

    And what's up with the random capitalization?
    Oscar

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    • #3
      Gawd, I wish my engine was that clean and shiny. On the other hand, my protective layer of oil should keep things from rusting up.:p

      On with the project!!

      Dumb thieves go to prison, smart ones go to work for the Government.

      1988 L - 232K miles Batstiva
      1989 L - 247K miles Slick
      1990 L - 281K miles Orphan Annie
      Let the hoarding begin!! :mrgreen:

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      • #4
        I saw those motors on ebay. Id buy one too but Ive already got an aspire motor with about 50,000 on it. Got it for $300
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        The Don - Midwest Festiva Inc., Missouri Chapter

        Link to my festiva pictures below
        https://fordfestiva.com/forums/album.php?albumid=10
        Celebrating 25 years of festiva(s) ownership.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by batstiva View Post
          Gawd, I wish my engine was that clean and shiny. On the other hand, my protective layer of oil should keep things from rusting up.:p

          On with the project!!
          lol @ Protective Layer

          Originally posted by freshtiva View Post
          I saw those motors on ebay. Id buy one too but Ive already got an aspire motor with about 50,000 on it. Got it for $300
          Yeah, I'm not scared...I wopped out $1350 Shipped. I Look at it as an Investment :thumbright:. Not bad considering I could've easily spent that just for a Remanufactured Unit w/o all the extra accessories. will have some of the aspire stuff from it in the for sale forum to recoupe some of the funds. Plus I'm making Custom Gauges that will be starting at 0 miles lol The Previous Lady Owner bought it brand new back in 91 & took really good care of it so thats good. More stuff ahead!

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          • #6
            You are gonna need the pulleys off of a 1993 festy . FMS had a festy motor on ebay for $1050 last week. Did you see it ?
            sigpic
            The Don - Midwest Festiva Inc., Missouri Chapter

            Link to my festiva pictures below
            https://fordfestiva.com/forums/album.php?albumid=10
            Celebrating 25 years of festiva(s) ownership.

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            • #7
              "Protective layer" and/or "patina"! LOL!

              Focustiva: Because I was told it was was impossible to fit a Focus bumper on a Festiva.
              In memory of Dean Allen - V8 Festiva 1955-2010

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              • #8
                Good luck with the project Justin. Keep us updated, and show us some before pics of the car.
                -Greg
                Euro-bprt...WORLDS FASTEST FESTIVA !!! 11.78@115.9
                BP, G trans, Megasquirt/ 550cc inj. t3/t3 (tbird) Garrett, REAR TURBO!!!! AND AC!!!!
                Redneck Engineer
                FOTY - '09
                5x Festiva Madness Attendee...FM 3,4,5,6,8
                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpCZ7...9Pwqw-oe8s2OYQ
                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU_eX...9Pwqw-oe8s2OYQ

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by freshtiva View Post
                  You are gonna need the pulleys off of a 1993 festy . FMS had a festy motor on ebay for $1050 last week. Did you see it ?
                  I planned on using the aspire pulleys. I seen the FMS engine on the bay but theirs Does'nt Include a COMPLETE engine like the One I got + No Offense I believe their Customer Service is Quite Poor. However, I Did try to Communicate w/them about it but did'nt fit the puzzle. I'm pretty picky about who I pay my Money Too even though it may be a Cheaper option.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by eurotiva View Post
                    Good luck with the project Justin. Keep us updated, and show us some before pics of the car.
                    Thanks ^^^ More Pics to Come Tommorow of the whip!

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                    • #11
                      Cool project. I have a A/C pulley off a 93' Festiva if you're interested.
                      -93' L BP swap/e-series, coilovers, RIO front swap, redrilled festy drums, Miata 14" 7 spokes.
                      -88' Mazda 323 SE, work in progress..
                      -85' Nissan Sentra 5 spd.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Justin View Post
                        Keeping the aspire Serpentine Belts & adding P/S + A/C. Changing the Flywheel to Manual, Intake/Exhaust Manifolds, Distributor, Swapping pulley to Festiva Alt, & a few more things that I'll need to do for it to work but will need to wait till I get it in stock for further inspection.
                        Originally posted by freshtiva View Post
                        You are gonna need the pulleys off of a 1993 festy . FMS had a festy motor on ebay for $1050 last week. Did you see it ?
                        Originally posted by Justin View Post
                        I planned on using the aspire pulleys. I seen the FMS engine on the bay but theirs Does'nt Include a COMPLETE engine like the One I got + No Offense I believe their Customer Service is Quite Poor. However, I Did try to Communicate w/them about it but did'nt fit the puzzle. I'm pretty picky about who I pay my Money Too even though it may be a Cheaper option.
                        Originally posted by Festiva_Fred View Post
                        Cool project. I have a A/C pulley off a 93' Festiva if you're interested.
                        again, I'm Using the aspire serpentine style pulleys. thanks though

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                        • #13
                          Well, Plans Have Changed... Me & Shawna are kind of Known for liking Festivas Locally, so a Local guy told her about 2 that he had behind his shop for sale. Checked Them out & He is Delivering them Tommorow to my house for a Grand Total of $400 for both. White Festiva is an L Model w/ A/C (title & keys) & Other is GL w/o A/C But has Sunroof (No title) I will be fixing up this white L

                          Reason I don't Mind getting rid of my Red 91 GL is First its auto & I've got a Guy thats willing to take $1400 worth of Labor cost off if I give him the car. (for vynil siding my mobilehome) I Figured this will be one step ahead w/ a 5 speed already in it. The L does'nt run However, It had alabama License plate on the back & upon further inspection looks to be rust free just really dirty since its been sitting for the past couple years. You'll see the Sticker on the Firewall stating "Has been converted to R134a Freon" & also the weirdest thing I saw on it was had Defrost rear window but no Switch, Got the Peanut butter & No Jelly lol...Don't know if that is unusual or not but I though it was kind of silly. Heres some photos










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                          • #14
                            Nice Score!! That GL looks to be the same color as my 93'.. What are your plans for it? If you sell any parts off it I'd possibly be interested in the Hood, Bumpers, and Hatch off of it..
                            -93' L BP swap/e-series, coilovers, RIO front swap, redrilled festy drums, Miata 14" 7 spokes.
                            -88' Mazda 323 SE, work in progress..
                            -85' Nissan Sentra 5 spd.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Festiva_Fred View Post
                              Nice Score!! That GL looks to be the same color as my 93'.. What are your plans for it? If you sell any parts off it I'd possibly be interested in the Hood, Bumpers, and Hatch off of it..
                              Yeah, Not doing anything to the GL (no title) just using it for parts. The L I have plans on putting it back on the road The GL Looks Exactly like your color, the same kind of Greenish Blue Color but not quite Teal. Yours may have the tan interior too then like that one does. Its smashed in the Front a Little but Not too bad. I believe the parts your looking for should be all good on it though. Has Sunroof in it too! Shipping would Kill it though. If you Came & Got it I would give ya a Good Price.

                              Just seen your in MO too Come on up buddy!

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