![]() Not knowing any thing you've done yet, or what you're willing to do, I'm taking a shot in the dark, but he it goes!įirst off, at most all local tracks, the most important thing is handling. I'm a little more awake today, let's see about some more info to get your running better. "re-work" as much stock stuff as possible lighten the crank,shave the head to up compression, port the hell out of the exhaust manifold, etc. I just got done removing the rest of the dashboard (a couple less pounds) tonight.Īccording to that post, they say no port work on head, they dont say anything about "working" stock parts. The ideas provided though have been great. I hope you can see both sides of the spectrum. I want to remain basically stock (I've not had the engine opened up yet except for this head issue) but I dont want to be last all the time. They will make a STOCK class and an OUTLAW class The tech guys tighten down and tell these people offĢ. Plus with the shorter wheelbase and higher center of gravity they flip a lot easier.Īnyways. The downfall of the GT is the suspension and frame because the Escort was a weaker car than say a Cavalier. People have found so many things to do to this motor and it responds very well with bigger pistons and an aftermarket crank and cam. THE HOTTEST car to have is a 1986-1990 Ford Escort GT 1.9 HO. The idea is great, but they are not enforcing anything unless it looks totally different to the naked eye. When this happens I will be getting a '94-'97 motor though. I think what this will all come down to is a rebuild for a fresh motor. I am going to flex hone it this weekend and put new rod bearings in it. The head is in the shop getting milled down (the gasket blew last week) and they are going to clean it up a bit. Those are all that pertain to the drivetrain. Any DOT street legal tire permitted.Ĩ 1/2" sidewall to sidewall max. Right front oversize lug nuts recommended. No slotting, drilling or cutting for purposes of changing adjustments in any suspension component. Two throttle return spring mandatory mounted to engine. If vehicle is not equipped with a switch, it must be added. If equipped with electric fuel pump, make sure pump is wired thru oil pressure switch. Fuel injection permitted if car came originally equipped as fuel NO performance parts of any kind allowed. Differential may be locked.įour (4) cylinder engines only. No convertibles, station wagons, jeeps, pickups, etc. I do not have the budget to go all-out so I am really not into a new cam, The rules are as follows:Īny American made automobile. ![]() The class was created to allow for low budget racing so normal people could build up some experience then be able to move up into the bigger cars. I agree with Josh, I really dont want to cheat to win. It's late I'll think of more tomorrow and post it after work. Start with about 3/4" longer and try going up from there and see how it works. This will add a little cross weight to the RF/LR.This is some thing you'll have to experiment with as far as how much longer the R side end link will have to be. put a longer bolt and tube on the right side of the bar. If it's the 1 bbl then you're stuck.Īs far as suspension, try preloading the sway bar. Stock lift is 0.430" w/ the 1.5's, with the 1.6's it will be 0.460" If they check your lift, just get the crane 1.5's(#11801-16), they'll be more ratio accurate and stiffer.Īre you running the 2bbl TBI? If so look into a TBI from a 2.8L V6. These will look stock, unless the tech has a really sharp eye. You could go with the ARP(#100-7221, 10mm base, 3/8" top, 2 ea.) and a set of Crane hardend steel rockers(#11802-16, set of 16). The stock one are supposed to be 1.5:1, though if you measure they wont be that much. ![]() With the 2.2L try looking into some stamped steel 1.6:1 rockers. Without seeing your track rules and knowing what your Tech Inspector look for, its hard to say what you can do or get away with.Here are are a few ideas that are hard to spot though:
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