Tech Spec

Body

Mk3 Escort, XR3 rear spoiler and side spats, RS1600i front spoiler, Orion three-bar grille, delocked doors, colour-coded mirrors.

Paint: Diamond White

Engine

2-litre SilverTop Zetec (from Mk1 Mondeo), Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R carbs on danST Engineering manifold, modified Magnex stainless steel four-branch manifold and full exhaust system, 3 inch outward-rolled Scorpion backbox, Nodiz Pro ignition management, blue silicone hoses, polished metal and chrome engine bay details

Transmission

Mk4 Escort XR3i gearbox internals in early Mk3 Escort housing, Mk4 XR3i flywheel

Suspension

Series 1 RSTurbo, stock dampers at front; sport shocks at rear, 50 mm lowering springs, polybushed throughout

Brakes

Front: Series 2 RSTurbo discs and callipers with EBC GreenStuff pads. Rear: 2wd Sapphire RS Cosworth rear disc conversion, stainless braided hoses throughout

Wheels and tyres

8x16 inch ET25 CompomotiveTH wheels hand-polished, 195/40R16 tyres (Continental Sport 2 front;Toyo Proxes rear)

Interior

Full XR3 interior, oil pressure and voltage gauges mounted in centre console, CD/radio head unit in glovebox (original radio retained for looks)

Thanks

Thanks to my Dad and father-in-law for all their help with the car, plus my wife and kids for putting up with me, and danST Engineering (01274 580213, https://danstengineering.co.uk)