Turbo 1998 Ford Escort ZX2
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- Опубликовано: 7 янв 2017
- I've owned this Ford Escort ZX2 for 9 years now, and I've been modifying it ever since I first bought it. Many parts have been added and removed over the course of these 9 years, because as car enthusiasts, that's what we do. We're constantly improving on our cars, and this is the perfect example of that. I will always improve on this car.
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As mentioned, here is the full mod list that I've done to my car.
Handling:
Energy suspension endlinks on front and rear sway bars
21mm Rear Swaybar
Corksport strut bar
Custom fabricated rear tie bar
EGT rear disc brakes
Drilled and slotted rear disk rotors
Wilwood 12.5” drilled and slotted front brake rotors
Wilwood Compound BP-10 brake pads
Wilwood 4 piston Dynapro-13 Radial Mount caliper
Ground Control coilover springs
17x7.5 Volk TE37 wheels
BF Goodrich Gforce Sport Comp 2’s
Moog ball joints and tie rod ends
Camber bolts on all four corners
Battery relocate to the trunk
Seam-welded engine bay
Power/Engine:
JohnP ported contour head
JE 8:1 Pistons
Eagle Rods
Cryo treated crankshaft
Cryo treated bearings
First Gen Contour Block bored over .007
AEM Cam gears
ARP head studs
3" Intake
Greddy Type RS blow off valve (Tial Type Q wastegate on my shelf, that will go on eventually)
38mm Tial Wastegate
Roush Turbonetics T04e T3 turbo
2.5” intercooler piping (tig welded)
CX racing intercooler (Precision intercooler on my shelf, that will go on eventually)
67mm Focus Central throttle body
60# injectors
DW300m fuel pump
Mac underdrive pulley
Custom fabricated turbo manifold
Custom fabricated 2.5” downpipe
2.5" Trubendz exhaust
14” Magnaflow resonator
Borla Pro XS muffler
Powder ODP
AZFS-22C spark plugs
Megasquirt V3.0+MS3x standalone ECU
Megasquirt electronic boost controller
CFM PCV delete
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator
Trans Upgrades:
Mfactory LSD
Banhoff Stage 3+ clutch
Energy Suspension Front & Rear trans mount inserts
Custom welded short shifter
Corksport Bronzoil shifter bushings
Aesthetics:
Blue LED gauge cluster
35% tint all around
5 Prosport gauges (EGT, Wideband, oil pressure, Boost, Volt)
2013 Paint Job with factory denim blue paint
Full Wings West Lip Kit
Cavalier Z24 rear trunk lip (spoiler)
Shortened radio antenna
Lightly smoked taillights
Lexus Projector headlights
Truck bed liner Wheel wells & undercarriage 
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"The best car to modify, is the car you already own".
Very awesome.
I'm still working on saving up to modify my car, and this has gotten me excited to start. Just got to save the money... ahhh the car life is such an expensive hobby.
I think I should make a slight correction to that statement, "The best car to modify, is one you've used before." I owned a Dodge Dart, it got totaled, but I still have parts for a Dodge Dart and I still plan on making one AWD. Ben was right when he said what did but it was just for his situation, not all situations.
sometime the best car to mod, is one not many people mod. my second car i hated it, then grew on me. then i noticed you could get this and that and make them decently fast. it makes you appreciate all cars and what people do to their cars. at least for me it did.
So true... You've summed up what alot of people think/feel... Not everyone wants/needs a 1000hp internet badass. ... Some of us just want OUR car to be a great, fun driver that WE built...👀👍.. nice work..!
InstaBlaster.
At the 2:07 the cylinder head says "JOHNP scribed into top right of side of the cylinder head. My Dad did the porting and polishing and flow benched that head.
Cool
Watches from the UK, "Its a Ford Escort but not as we know it Jim"
I love the escorts that you all have!
Gears and Gasoline Same the most desireable tends to be a "authentic"Mk3 RS1600 Turbo or a Mk2 Mexico they can command high prices for what they are mostly because those that weren't wrapped round a tree, either rusted or were driven very hard.
Almost bought one myself till I saw a 1978 Rover SD1 with the 3.5Ltr V8 and Twin SU carbs.
Haha right?!
I honestly didn't even know that there was another Escort model…
;)
enjoy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_(Europe)
James Brand Thanks, but I already know that one Escort! I only knew the euro one, the one that everybody knows!
With the "another one" I meant the one in the video...
;)
never thought an escort could kick so much ass
MJO Gaming escort zx2*
come to the u.k and see the escorts we have here
i just watched this whole build from start to finish and enjoyed every second of it. nice work Ben and team
never imagined or seen an escort like this before or that it could be modified to something like this truly a unique build, keep up the good work. 👊
"The best car to modify is the one you already own" So True.
Saab 9-5 Aero with way too many mods to count and getting more everyday, not quiet to the gutted interior, I call it my poor man's four door GT car.
DaveVQ Make a video on it
like ofit driving
nvm you made a video ofmit but can you make more I subbed btw
I will try. In the mean time the latest pictures of it can be found on some the Saab facebook groups or online in various locations, search for username DrunkieTheBear
Just watched this build top to bottom. Loved every bit of it. THIS is what it's all about
Almost teared up, I too have got the 3rd gen zx2 dohc 5spd man coupe as my first car, it came with issues , this is the first car I'm working on, but I will not give up on it, I need a couple sensors and a new fuel pump but when it runs good it runs pretty damn great. Working on this car has taught me alot about mechanics of cars. Everyone around me says I should sell it, but I'd be damned and maybe a couple grand in before I let it go.
no reason to sell it for 1-2k, might as well keep it
This is what being a car enthusiast is all about. There's always faster cars, but it's about the passion to make yours, well, yours. I love that shade of blue too!
Make me miss my SVT Focus. Had a Procharger on it and all the supporting mods. It was awesome. Love the ZX2. Keep making update videos.
The progression of the content quality in this series was cool to see.
You are the greatest inspiration to me and my 99' ZX2
I'm buying one in the morning, and I'm significantly more stoked on it now. And I was actually pretty excited in the first place because I see the potential in it.
That shout to the BJ protege/familia got me all excited as a Protege owner. Awesome build
i commend u for your'e individualistic approach for car choice and making the best you can with what you got
Great video guys and keep up the awesome work as always.
Thanks for sharing your story with your ZX2
I really enjoy it
love this build, I'm 3 years in on mine and haven't even began yet.
I have an 02 zx2 and this is essentially what I want to make it. It was my first car and is my baby. It currently has a locked trans so its stuck which is part of the reason I think it time to start tearing it apart. Love the build! keep it going!
I've got an automatic trans for sale
I don't think I have ever been excited to see a Ford Escort build. Congratulations on finishing it up. I know I am a little late to the party, but I just found the channel.
Late? I just found this channel, and I just bought a '98 Zx2 Coupe Sport 5MT
you should get David to review it when you get it all buttoned up 👌 great vid as always!
I have this exact car, nearly same circumstances, aaaaand am thinking of upgrading in the same manner . thanks for giving me hope that this car can do stuffs I want it to.
It's been awhile since I saw this video and it's actually pretty inspirational
u made ur first car a dream car that thing is clean and sick A.F. congrats on ur build
Inspirational & unique build. I love it
Real nice build man
My first car was an Escort Zx2 as well. So many road trips and good memories with that car... And I also blew the transmission twice too :D
Solid work. I miss my ZX2.
great vid as always.
great job modding it ! not sure where you got all the money and time for this but I own a stock zx2 and love it !! its a great car stock, very light ! great mileage ! handles well and corners well. I got 160,000 miles and hardly any repairs ! amazing little car !
Man this just keeps my motivation for my 99 zx2 to awesome
Never seen one of these cars before but i really like what you have done with it.
thanks!
looks really good, good stuff
This video literally speaks to me. Ive always wanted a miata or 350z, but i already have an escort which im now realizing can be a great car
I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos TO date.....it has been amazing to me what you've done to your ZX2...I owned a 2000 dark green ZX2 with THE VTEC engine & a 5 speed manual. I did some modifications while I owned her(i.e. replaced the air filter with a KnN which gave me 7% better performance & 3-5% jump in MPG & every so often, I'd add some octane booster to a full tank of gas & would have synthetic oil in the crankcase, which also made a difference !) I even did a 'neck & neck'race with a BMW Z-3 coupe. I had her from 2007 to 2012; at which time I traded up (I thought) for a 2008 Focus also with 5spd manual & what turn out to be a dog of an engine. Recently I acquired another ZX2; 1998 dark green w/ tan int. This time I'm gonna be spending more time on her & do a few more things like you did as I've already got a daily driver. CouId you offer any tips or suggestions? I would love to know how to attach a turbo...and I definitely want a 'Borla' muffler installed....If you have the opportunity, please respond. THX.
VTEC is Honda. There is no such thing. You must be referring to the Zetec 2.0 DOHC engine our cars come with.
that intro is literally me after every mod i've done
I have a 99 Escort Zx2 Sport, manual transmission, DOHC and I love it. I've had the car for about 4 yrs. I bought it for $300 w 180,000 miles. I knew what I was potentially getting myself into but figured for $300 I'd give it a shot. I like to work on cars, I do all the work on this car and I'm teaching my daughter as well. SHE CANT ALWAYS RELY ON A MAN but CAN ALWAYS RELY ON HERSELF! I knew I wud have to replace parts over time..like one after the other...lol BUT that's what happens when you got an older vehicle running with old and new parts. I'm not a big FORD fan but I knew the parts aren't too expensive and pretty easy to work on and fix.
Today I have 258,000 miles and I just ordered a new starter which will go in tomorrow. Still, with that many miles the engine is still strong as ever. The smog guy told me this particular engine is one of the best engines Ford has put out. Though I've put a lot of money into this car, far more than what the bluebook value, I'm keeping it forever. It's fast, it handles great and it's just a really fun car to drive. 💋
love it love it love it....we need more under dog cars like this in the lime light thats why i bought a B13 sentra se-r
you are doing great man.keep it up 👍👍👌✌
Beautiful car its inspired me to build mine as well thank you for the video and keep up the progress can't wait to see it..... :-)
In a very similar situation. Have had my stratus for 10 years. Not my first car. But slowly got into racing. Built what I had, finding out that they used the chassis in super touring. Still not done.
This was an incredible engine. Friend of mine had no idea what they had and still wouldn’t sell it to me when I offered above bbv
Great music in this one m8!
Its a Ford Silvia! Wait no its a Nissan Taurus ... wait, i'll get in a minute!
That said, its bonkers good. Well done :D
It's a ford escort now shut the fuck up.
i really like this escort didn't like them before but this is SO racecar with the rollcage plans and the color the wheels awesome car
very nice build
Sounds so good
Dude I was just watching your Florida to Alaska trip and to see my car modified 😂
Great informative video! I've basically have the same motor, blacktop, JE pistons, eagle rods, billet oil pump gears, Newman valve springs, Mamba GT2871r turbo. Megasquirt 2 ecu running on E85 in a mk2 escort.
I own a 2000ford escort zx2 and lemme say i couldnt agree with you more my dreams a 300zx tt but for the moment the build dream shall go into my ole blue❤💯
I have a 99 escort se it’s a 4 door and I’ve had it for about 4 days, spent 500 dollars on it and it has 51,000 original miles, and so far I’ve dumped 500 into it, I plan on keeping it and keep building it. Great little car.
love the video
That car is sick! I wish I kept my first car to be able to do this
I have to admit I cheated a bit and waited til this build was closer to the end before I looked back into it. Mostly because I was doing the same! Finding parts and building up something people tell me is stupid: a 1997 4 door manual Accord. The point is what makes you happy right? I can afford much faster cars and do bigger things with them, but instead I choose to go a route no one even considers and pick the one I grew up enjoying because I tuned one in the first Gran Turismo back when it was a championship podium car and dominated its class. Hopefully I'll be able to document more of my build soon. It's tough being in Minnesota since the winter currently is blistering cold and all I can do is accumulate parts. Great job on your build! You're so inspiring! I'm hoping to build a NA motor similar to the 90's JTCC touring car for mine, but for now it's a stock car with.... Volks on it LOL!!!
WhiteCharisma, look into a video called Foofy on Jafromobile's channel. This is very relevant to your Accord build, even if it is of a different generation.
Que fregon carnalito!!
Yo tmb te go un zx2 2001 y poco a poco le voy metiendo lo más indispensable pero tu lo hiciste a detalle, a tu mero gusto quisiera tener tus conocimientos para dejar el mio así tmb seria un sueño!!!! Éxito amigo te quedo de aquellas!!!
My first car too. Sitting in driveway for years. Recently clutch went on my 07 WRX. Went back to this, and it reminded me why I got into tuning. It's got full bolt ons, and in a lot of ways I like it more than the Subie. Not only a reliable tank, but honestly not that much slower than my stock WRX either. Faster and more agile in the twisties for sure. Could smoke a stock 86 anyday 😎🤓 I'd say it's a sleeper, but over 2500rpm, the race header and catback get a bit loud 😅
such a cool car
I got a 98 zx2 as my first car a couple months ago, it was my friends but he sold it to his uncle when he couldn't fix it, then I bought it and continued fixing whatever it needed. It has an Sr intake from the junkyard that my friend got for cheap and it's a great little daily
Very well said man!
Definitely the same kind of fun I'm looking for out of my ZX2, but i took a different route that has yet to be tested. I took more the Frankenstein route with a KL V6 turbo and a 5-bolt conversion (both out of a want to keep cost down and part sharing with my Probe GT). I loved watching the build videos on this thing, good to know that I'm not the only one holding out on the 'ol BG chassis. Hopefully i can figure out this here RUclips thing and get some videos up when the Forzda Proscortege awakens in the spring!
Does anybody know what spoiler and sideskirts he is using?
What rear brakes does he have? My 2001 ZX2 has drum rear brakes
This vid made me subscribe
I have owned four ZX2s. Three 1998s and a 99. I will be the first to say they have their issues but all around they are great. Bone stock I saw 100+ on dirt roads and it never complained when I threw it sideways. The motor that comes in it is prone to jump timing but it's a $250 fix when it happens and it usually only happens when you are really pushing the car to it's limits. On dirt I could run anyone and on pavement I could keep up with any 90s model V6 camaro or firebird. I have a 2010 mustang now and I still love driving my ZX2. What you have done to yours is the path I'm looking to take just geared a little more towards rally. Now that it's not my daily driver, I'm not afraid to strip it and id like to talk with you about turbo given you have experience putting them on the ZX2s.
i want to put the same engine in my european Mk.4 escort from 1989 , build looks awsome!!
Great video, guys, with a good message. Keep up the great work. When are you going to be down in Atlanta again?
We're not sure, but hopefully soon!
Gears and Gasoline
Will the turbo exhaust manifolds from the zetec focus fit the dohc 2.0 escorts zx2s?
Zetec kicked in yo!
what did you do for shift link bushings i have a 2001 and they are shot
My first car was a red Zx2. Loved that car
I'd like a small Ford like this to drop in a Yamaha 3.0 V6 from first gen Taurus SHO
Son of Tamriel Only if it was rwd but I'd rather go with the high revving mazda kj 2.3 v6
It's be the 3.2 which is the same engine but I had a 90 taurus with the 3.0
That's sick
Going to buy a very clean 99 tomorrow man. Not gonna turbo it. Just bolt ons galore and a good tune. Swerved to miss a deer in my '12 mini cooper s which I loved dearly. Learned to slide a fwd car in it and was heartbroken. I have so much confidence this lil car will endear me. Its wheelbase is one whole inch longer than that of my mini, and only a second slower in the 0-60 category. If I can milk 200 crank horsepower cheaply... I will be tickled and have all the fun I'll ever need. Let off the gas and turn in sharply right at the apex :)
From september 2000 to november 2007 I had one of those Ford Escort ZX2, in blue of course.
that was my first car and i thought it was pretty fun to drive.. shredded like 3 clutches but nothing ever went wrong with it but plugs and wires. pretty damn reliable engine. im pretty sure its crushed now :( pour one out for all the cars we lost boys
how did you change the color of the gauges?
well done
what kind of bracket did you use for the racing seat?
What rims do u have I own a 2000 zx2 5 speed and those rims look amazing
i have a 99 zx2 and i was wondering where i can get a body kit like that?
this is righteous i have a 98 escort zx2
My 5 speed 98 did 0-60 in 7.8. Ioved that little car, it wasn't fast but it was a sleeper for sure.
Hey AAnyone know where to get the hub adapter boss kits for the zx2 ?
HEY MAN, YOU HAVE A HELL OF A SET-UP THERE. I LIKE THE BLUE PLUS IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'VE GOT SOME PRETTY BIG PLANS FOR THE INSIDE....I CANT WAIT TIL YOU GET IT DONE.......MAYBE I COULD USE SOME OF YOUR IDEAS ON MY OWN '98 ZX2...RIGHT NOW ITS PRETTY STOCK WITH THE 'ZETECH' (?) ENGINE & A FIVE SPD. MANUAL....I CALL HER 'THE FROGG'...ITS THE DARK GREEN EXTERIOR PAINT- I JUST BOUGHT THIS LAST YEAR AS A PROJECT CAR. I HAD ONE 11 YEARS AGO; A 2000 ZX2 W/ SAME COLOUR, ZETECH ENGINE & 5SPD TRANNY.....AND I HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH IT BACK THEN, I WANT TO DO IT AGAIN.
Like this color it complements the design
what side skirts and front lip did you use?
And surprisingly 4 people fit in it well
This is exactly what's happening to me xD got a Ford escort off a friend of mine it was their grandma's car that was handed down to them and they passed it to me for 600 I ran it stock for a few months and the head gaskets cracked so I sat with it for a few months cuz I have no car know how but one day after alot of reassurance from a car junkie friend of mine I got the balls up and ordered a master gasket kit water pump and timing belt and dug in once I was in my friend would tell me what everything I was taking off was before I knew it I had a pretty good understanding of my car's layout and how to work around it all and now I'm looking at a new air intake, I wanna put in a new transmission, the paints fantastic which I was stoked about it just needs clear coat, and my friend put in a system when her grandma passed it down it just rattles a bit cuz I have to get new door panel clips but I basically went from like having light repair knowledge to digging in the engine and now I'm set on modding my ford and getting the most out of it for as long as I can it's a great little car
I race these things during the summer and these engines are amazing they never stop running and love high rpms. mine is full caged, bored .050 over and a basic refresh using a g16mr trans instead of the stock g15mr it has 4:10 gears opposed to i think 3:73.
My question is how did you find out what size turbo to purchase?
Looks like a Focus motor from the 00's. Which NA is already a peppy engine. Hopefully the Protege's firewall isn't as close to the alternator as the Focus's, but it looks like you got lots of space. Nice build cool story.
Greatest zx2 ever built
S/r shift knob . S/r gauges. I love it ,car looks good I like the blue.kinda looks like kickerzx2 car. I am running probe pistons ,eagle rods. Arp studs , have a gude performance head with a set of web cams in mine )
What'd you do transmission wise
Thanks
What kind of radiator did you use
So what's going on with this car now?? I have 2 zx2s one is that same blue. I need to know more about this project
A very sexy, unassuming car that reminds me of my uncle's blue svt cobra in terms of the look. Got a lot of kick too.