It's About Time (Not MPH)

[Mark Yacavone]

Yes, I'm the owner of a 96 Ford Escort, 2dr. 5 speed

It's only been, maybe 5 years?

The car is still in San Diego , in the possession of a racer / friend who handled the deal for me. Many thanks, and I'm not sure you want your name associated with this drivel.

Alex and I will probably do a relay pick up this weekend.

I built a quickie open trailer last month, expressly for this caper. Can't get a VIN and tag till my appointment comes up,...February 9th!

My plan for Phase 1 is to do whatever it needs to get it to run a few tenths under, for our local association races.
Going to get with Billy Nees Race Cars for some header pieces.
I've had the 19.5 Hoosiers for a while..Will find some rims for them.
I'll do whatever it takes to keep the engine from rocking and rolling and trying
to jump out from under the hood when I dump the clutch..Same for the front tires.

Phase 2 might be to pick up another engine and do it right, in case I ever want to go to Indy again. I doubt that would happen but I never say never.

Oh, and for those still awake who think these things aren't really race cars, you may be right . I might not actually be over there in that other lane, so just leave whenever you want ;-)

[Tom Meyer]

First thing on rims and tires I see you have 13 tires make sure rims will clear your brakes. Aero makes wider wheel for the dirt cars. Solid mounts for engine and trans can be made by knocking out the centers and make insert from aluminum. Don't forget to look on dirt sites [central hornets is one] we see a few of them racing, for parts. I could hook you up with a guy that knows these cars. I would also call delta cams about a regrind quick turn around. Check out there facebook page.Tom

[Mark Yacavone]

Something like so?



Send me the links, or post them.. Thanks

[Dave Noll]

Hey that looks familiar except mines white. And the trailer looks way, Way, WAY, W A Y nicer. Phase 1 Will get you in, just gotta drive it like some guy told me about. Think his name was Mark.

[Dave Noll]

Originally Posted by Tom Meyer

First thing on rims and tires I see you have 13 tires make sure rims will clear your brakes. Aero makes wider wheel for the dirt cars. Solid mounts for engine and trans can be made by knocking out the centers and make insert from aluminum. Don't forget to look on dirt sites [central hornets is one] we see a few of them racing, for parts. I could hook you up with a guy that knows these cars. Tom

Just have to get a set of the front steering knuckles and 13" calipers for 13" wheels.

[Mark Yacavone]

Look what followed us home today...

I see Ford uses the same clear coat at GM..Black car,..in San Diego yet.

That's okay...Have d/a, will travel.

[HP HUNTER]

Its nice to see you back in the game!

[Tom Meyer]

Have you did any checking on adjustable pressure plate for this combo? Tom

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Tom Meyer

Have you did any checking on adjustable pressure plate for this combo? Tom

No, but I think I've got that Soft Hit clutch linkage LOL

A diaphragm PP and a rag disc is adjustable, isn't it? ;-) ;-)

[Frank Castros]

Originally Posted by mark yacavone

look what followed us home today...

I see ford uses the same clear coat at gm..black car,..in san diego yet.

That's okay...have d/a, will travel.



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nice!