Finishing the SVT Engine Swap in my Ford Escort
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2019
- I managed to melt a forged piston in my previous Zetec engine, so it was time for a new one. This time I'm going with a Ford Focus SVT engine. This SVT engine has forged pistons with slightly higher compression, and a smoother flowing head. In the last episode, we converted everything over for fit the escort chassis. However we ran into a few setbacks that meant we couldn't finish the engine in time for the next track day. In this episode, we finally finish the swap!
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Music:
Coming Home Strength to last
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Failed Attempts Nitro
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Always been impressed that your mechanical know-how seems to increase with your camera quality. Well done, guys. 👍🏻
Oh, and it was worth watching just for the switches 😉
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I was dumb forgot my password. I love any assistance you can give me.
@Alan Rudy instablaster =)
@Carson Adrien thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Carson Adrien it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much you saved my ass :D
Would love to see more of this car please bring it back if you still have it
The switches make me happy.
Gears and Gasoline knows how to make Saturday’s even better!
Gears and Gasoline. A year back I thought to myself..this channel is underrated and needs more subs. You guys were ate 30k and now close to 400k..guess what. I still think you guys are underrated. Keep the amazing work.
I personally love the 2003 front end. However not my car.
they were pretty stylin' for such a lame car (in stock form)
It is like Jeep Cherokee guys--- some guys like the 1984-1996 front ends, some swear by the 1997-20001 front ends. I am personally torn myself. I have owned many of each, and currently own one of each.. and I still am not sure which I prefer.
@@LittleMikeStarCraft Volvo guys do it too. 1998+ 70-series front cut on 92-97 850s is common
Fernde09 And then you have the old 740 front end vs. the newer 740/940 front end.
I would've loved to have the 03 on my 2000
Finally. Where you guys been? Starting to have the shakes..
I learned more here then at school
Same
You went to a pretty shitty school
You went to a shit school or you don't want to learn
@@alexstromberg7696 my School doesn't have any engineering classes
@@tktheghost8318 doing car things don't require engineering degrees. I'm doing a 1.5 year course to become a HD technician. You don't need 5 years to change a engine.
Awesome build! I drove and loved my 02 SVTF - great little engine.
Always loved this car when i was on teamzx2. Its amazing to see how it has evolved. Keep up the good stuff.
Most amazing thing to wake up to!!!
Still waiting for the next episode for this car😁👌🏻
I came across this channel looking for videos on the Escort ZX2 after seeing one in a Craigslist ad. The fact you've stripped out the interior gives me a good idea of where the supports are under all the plastic and what I'll need to repair if I want to restore the car (the top of the body is in pretty damn good shape, even the paint. It's just the Iowa Kraken of Salt that did it in).
I ended up buying it despite the rust and engine trouble. It's being brought over on a trailer Saturday (didn't even charge me extra for that, which is nice). It's never going to be THIS clean (or fast for that matter). But if I fix the rotted quarters to halfway passable and get the old girl in good running shape again, I'll declare it a success.
As someone who's never driven much because of poor eyesight (limited to a 125 bike for the most part), can I just comment on how nice the visibility out of these things actually is for how small they are? When your left eye's there purely for symetry's sake, little things like that make a lot of difference.
The quality of these videos is amazing. Definitely worth the wait.
Liked it right away, I love the Escort videos 😍
super excited to see it turn on. good job in not giving up!! cant wait for the next video. keep up the excellent work, your video quality is superb!
Those switches do look good!
The new engine sounds great, too!
Loving the build. Pretty much inspired me to begin a project of my own on a car with time attack in mind, goals are only small but hopefully it grows.
The 2003 Bumper looks so cool! really up-dates the car.
Great episode Ben, Can't wait to watch the rest of the build!
Great video, even though your videos are uploaded less often, I love the quality they offer over your typical vlogger that won't have the cinematic and mechanical knowledge you have which makes the wait definitely worth it! Keep up the great work!
So hyped to see thus build ! Glad to see the progress
I've been waiting for this for months!
We want a "where are they now" episode of this beast of a car!
Nice work! Just started my project car a few months ago for the first time... it's a great feeling.
Now this is the content I like the road trips and other shit I skip hella fast. 10/10
I really admire the attention to detail you do on your edits.
So glad you switched to the later bumper
awesome work, so glad it started up! can't wait to see more 👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome project and build! That escort is one of a kind!!
Finally! I've never been so excited to see a Ford Escort start. Great job, looking forward to the next build episode.
Watching you guys makes me feel happy... idk why...
Yes! Must be satisfying. Congratulations!
Glad to see the Escort back on the channel!
The SVT swap would be amazing
Awesome to see it alive again, Ben!
This build started me on your channel. I also love the car, very unique. Keep it up can't wait to see it on the track!
Great vid!! I understand everyone is busy and had their own lives etc just wish we had more vids more frequently you guys produce such great content for us to view keep up the good work
This car has come such a long way. Can't wait to see it running on the track!!
Dude love the build. Props for being different
Your man, Jeff or Geff, gave you a great base map! The car started first time and seemed to idle nicely, great job.
Impressed by your panel guy 👍
Only my opinion, the best automotive channel on YT, I love Your vlogs, great content, editing, music, narration, super 👍
I was just looking to see if you uploaded a new video, awesome work on the ZX2 and the video, guys!
We need more of this build!!
Just wanna say you did a phenomenal job on this video. Hope everyone appreciates how much work goes into a production like this. :)
That's really unfortunate yet kinda funny about the starter switch. I thought for sure it was going to be the starter itself. Keep up the great work.
The hood looked like it came out so nice, congrats on the startup too
Congrats man. I like following up with your build and the videos you guys make are prime.
I had to do that push button bypass for my old ZX2 and my VR4. just so much more convenient than going through EVERYTHING trying to find out where the problem was. Sadly, i no longer have the ZX2, and am rebuilding my VR4 lol. Good job with your car and it makes me miss mine all the more.
Awesome I've been waiting for this video
There ya go! Keep up the quality vids!
Same starter issue happened to my civic and i did the same exact thing, good on ya
Finally!!!! I ways too much just keep going make videos we are many fans of Ford to around the nation.
Love this build!
Nice cinematography
Well done!
Good Job !!! The engine sounds good !!!
That is a lovely blue
Man... intense projects like these are the ones that make you say "NEVER AGAIN".
Can't wait to track with you guys this year!
I love that switch
Good job guys
Amazing video!!!!
Another epic vid!
I have a ZX2 and an XR650L. I rebuilt my XR for the price it would have been to buy another used one. My ZX2 is almost due for an engine and transmission rebuild. Watching this inspires me to spend the money and do it right. You should always do what makes you happy, even if it means spending a lot of money on your "cheap" vehicles.
I saw the video getting closer and closer to the end. Now I'm so sad to see it's over. Please make the next one asap.
So good!!
I NEED the next episode!
Love this channel!
Miss my ZX2. Little bit of work and they really had some kick.
Switches are great. I personally like the metal toggle switch. All metal. I would like to have a car with zero plastic in it someday. Just metal and leather. Thanks for the great video
Finally a post
kick the tires and light the fires boys.... He in Business!
I have push to start on my 2004 Focus. the same way from the starter to my battery to the button.
I love this car, really makes me want to pick up another ZX2.
this channel is literally netflix movie quality! I love it!
Like the switches!
Nice 1...st170 or svt engine can take serious abuse and when set up on Itb,s make a great noise
Being the st170/cossie/svt engine in the focus is based on the z teck that is found in the zx2 it only makes sense. Back in 05-06 I did a svt swap on my automatic zx3 and I was very surprised in all the difference between the two twin cam 2.0's . I was lucky I had an entire donor car for my swap. I looked into turbos but back then there wasn't much out there and being a 10.5-1 compression engine and lack of tuners it was a bit sketchy. This should be a very fun car.
The 'scort is my favorite car of yours!
Motivation
Love the series, guys! I noticed the exhaust camshaft bolt is wobbling around quite a bit, is that normal?
Look great man doing a swap on my Accord
run the switch through a high amp relay tied to ground so you dont keep frying switches, the relay will handle the load, also use lower gauge wiring.
Always enjoy your content cause is so beautiful and not super long but short enough for my ADD lol love any escort project and the SVT block is great
M11 lol I lost my 4g63 (Galantvr4) con rod nut had to find a M9x1.0 tap it was ridiculous too find, the later ones are more normal sized.
This is awesome guys.....love all your content! Shiftwrenchrepeat is doing a foxbody build soon!
1 in the morning, worth it
I’m actually impressed good fucking work Dude
Awesome bro.. love from India...
ITS ALIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
the most satisfying video ending I've ever seen
Makes me miss my 2001 svt focus.
I’d like to talk to you about the transmission bell housing and shifter bars. Maybe if you have a minute. Thank you for documenting your work
This makes me want to build an escort
Building up my Mazda bp1.8l that’s in my 92 escort gt tuned to make some mad power on pump gas
YAYY, FINALLYYYYYY!!!!
Chevy Beretta in the background ftw!
Questions about flywheel,
Did you use a flywheel for the zx2 or focus?
Working on a budget and seen zx2 lightweight flywheel can be had under $100 where focus only option is aluminum at $400+
The 2003 front end looks so so so much better in my opinion
Everyone loves a good switch, but were those right three switches necessary in any way to the ignition switch on the left?
How much was the respray for your hood and bumper? I REALLY want to do mine because rock chips have taken their toll bad