6 speed rst

[DB-RST]

It all started about 3 years ago i friend at work asked me if i was interested in a mercury grey escort rs turbo. Well i wasn't going 2 let the offer pass was i lol. it was in bits and a bit rusty but all the bits were there. I was originally going for a 200 bhp standard looking car but i lost interest before making any real progress. Fast forward too about 2-3 months ago my other rst got written off so instead of using the money i got payed out with getting it fixed ive turned my attentions 2 getting the grey rst done. Ive decided 2 ditch the 1.6L cvh for 2Lzvh and 300 bhp which should be fun. I dont think the gearbox would have taken it though so an st170 gearbox will go in its place. Thats it for now il update when ive made some more progress more time in the day needed!

[Daz-cos]

good to see my old rst not going to waste but if you ever get bored of it you know where i am should be an animal when finished 

[cozmeister]

This should be worth seeing.

[dazrsturbo]

sounds like its going to be an interesting motor. Good luck chap!! get sum pics up 

[cozmeister]

Just let us know if you'd like a hand with it

[RST-Steve]

Can't wait for a passenger ride Darren, this is gonna be awesome

........ with the 6 speed box and other trick features, this is magazine feature material


PS good to see you on here mate!

[matt]

Well 6 speed is definatly possible as Luke off of Fast Ford has done it in his Fiesta.

Beware of the dual mass flywheel as this will need changing for something else, possibly custom made and also it is a hydralic clutch.

If you can over come these hurdles your on the home stretch.

If you need a MTX75 box to uses as a template for the mounts i have one in the back garden 

[DB-RST]

thanks for the info but have it covered already found a clutch and flywheel all be it a bit expensive though. The gearbox mount is on already but thanks for the offer. just need the money 2 get the bits now though oh and a lot of late nights lol. having trouble getting pictures uploaded might be me phone need 2 get a computer but the car comes first lol

[matt]

Keep us all posted on how your getting on, it will be a nice conversion when its done. If you need any help just let us know and im sure some one can point you in the right direction.

[RST-Steve]

New photos of progress posted on behalf of Darren 

























Going to be a beast! 

[DB-RST]

Thanks Steve for putting the pictures up. 

As you can see a bit of progress has been made on the 6 speed project most of the rusty pannels have now been removed from the shell and is being prepped for welding. On the engine side of things i nearly have all the parts to put it all together all that is left to buy are rods pistons headgasket and finally the turbo. I still have the gearbox sitting in the corner waiting for the Quaife ATB diff 2 go in it when i find the time.

[Fireball]

manifold looks awesome 

but my god the floor looks like it's had a rough old time! You having a new floor panel put in?

[RST-Steve]

I did offer to buy the RS 4-spoke................... but he said no LOL!


Fair play!

[DB-RST]

manifold looks awesome 

but my god the floor looks like it's had a rough old time! You having a new floor panel put in?

I can thank Christian for the manifold 

Yeah im putting a floor in it dont want an air con floor lol. would like air con but its a show/track car so its going 2 be the bare minnium left in there.