Big power pinto build for a RS2000 ...now with startup video

[Col-ashtonmobile]

We were asked a few weeks back to build a big power pinto for a very nice chap with a beauty of a RS2000,

so first up is source a donor engine , a nice low mileage injection unit from an auto sierra thanks to the guys at Escort tec ,

strip down for the cleaning tank and the crank is in very good condition ,

the all important injection head

a set of cossie rods to go in

crank all cleaned , checked and balanced and flywheel lightened and doweled

and now installed in the freshly bored & decked block

pistons machined and rods polished & fitted , can i see my face in them i ask myself

a set of genuine Ford bolts

and installed and tightened

and all looking good

more pics to come plus the video of the start up on our test stand

[Posse]

Very nice m8 Fook me its cold.

[Col-ashtonmobile]

Very nice m8 Fook me its cold.

 

Thank you boss , warm here

[macrs2k]

Cold out here in the middle of the north sea aswell

Cant see pics on the rig computer but im sure it looks the bollox col..look forward to seeing pics when i get home

Should be a good bark of it on the vid clip

[NeilT]

so i was right you did pick the right engin builder mac lol

 

the motor looks gorgeous col a real beaut look forward seeing what power it gets

[macrs2k]

so i was right you did pick the right engin builder mac lol

 

the motor looks gorgeous col a real beaut look forward seeing what power it gets

 

[willsy]

looking spot on guys

[stuartp]

 

one day!

[Col-ashtonmobile]

 

one day!

 

 

[w p e]

fook me its only a painted pinto friday?

[Col-ashtonmobile]

fook me its only a painted pinto friday?

 

Sorry boss , that engine took longer to dry than i thought ( why did you tell me to use dulux ?? )

hope you did,nt scoff all the biscuits , i,ll pop in this week to finish them off

and have a catch up

[Col-ashtonmobile]

the start up...

[macrs2k]

another cracker form Ashton Mobile

Nice work guys

[macrs2k]

Well i have just done a 1400 mile rd trip from the north of scotland to pick up my stunning new motor courtesy of the 2 brilliant lads at Ashton Mobile

 

Colin and joe have gone out of there way to help me with this engine build from day one, nothings to much hassle for these guys..

 

Have wanted a big power pinto in my RS2000 for many years and after doing a bit of research and speaking to fellow fordies i chose to get the lads to help me out, delighted i did as i know i have made 2 lifelong friends as well as having the engine i dreamed of..

 

Now a fully paid up member of TEAM ASHTON MOBILE

 

Even have the t shirt

Here is a couple of pics

 

 

 

 

Thanks again guys

[macrs2k]

Wee update on my cracker of a new engine...

Its now done 1200 miles since i fitted it and i swear it gets better everytime i drive it..Not had time to get it on the rollers yet for its final setup but hell can this thing bark

Its still running a 3:54 diff but with 50 profile tyres and a 5spd box,the top speed is just plain scary Just love hunting down fast cars in a 35 yr old escort

Colin and joe are always checking in to see how its performing and still ready to dish out advice day or night or just to have a laugh at what i been racing lately.

Said it a million times lads but thanks again for building me the engine i always dreamed of