Jeffs 1971 Mk1 Escort


Make
FORD
Model
1971 Mk1 Escort 1300XL
Engine
Series IV Mazda RX7 Fuel Injected, Intercooled, Mild ported and Turbo Charged 13B Rotary - hybrid Mazda/TO4 Turbo
Wheels
Front: 15x6 V4 Simmons + 185/50
Rear: 15x7 V4 Simmons + 215/50
Paint
Yellow Ocre - as found on XY GT etc
Driveline
Differential: Ford 9inch, 4.11:1 Gears, 28 spline, limited slip. (Yay finally!)
Gearbox: Series IV RX7 5-Speed
Power
Rear Wheels : 300HP+ @ 17lbs Boost for 12.1 (originally 210rwhp @ standard boost) second 400m at Eastern Creek.
Injection
Mircotech Digi II fuel only
Weight
810kgs

Pics

I have since been to Eastern Creek and the car is a little different... heres a few pics from the DragStrip.
Unfortunately, the only tyres I could fit under the car were the 205 street tyres. Needless to say, I had no traction in gears 1, 2, 3 and 4 so my time suffered greatly.


The TimeCard itself.