AX Cross flow Engine

[Qprdazz]

What do these usually sell for ?

 

I have one that I might be selling at some point. Great compression and good running 

 

Just need an idea what it's worth.  Engine only no carbs 

[guido]

If i am correct, its a south African Ford Sierra block named AX at 1800 cc

[Miniliteman]

Most "AX" blocks you find in Europe are 1600cc and originate from a Kent-engined kit-car.

[Qprdazz]

Yeah it's a 1600 AX from a South African  MK2 escort 

Edited July 16, 2025 by Qprdazz

[Farnsbarns]

On 16/07/2025 at 22:57, Qprdazz said:

Yeah it's a 1600 AX from a South African  MK2 escort 

I don't doubt that it was in a MK2 escort but as far as I know they were never original equipment, even in SA. I think they were first cast in 1983, 3 years after MK2 production ended. There are certainly lots of 1600cc AX blocks in SA. They can be bored to 1800 and stroked to 2L. I don't know if they were manufactured at 1800cc. 

 

They can be used as a bottom end to a BDG so quite a handy thing to have. 

 

I may be interested if you decide to sell. 

Edited August 12, 2025 by Farnsbarns