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@@FMFGUF I honestly don’t know what the mirrors are. I bought them at a show many years ago. They are decent quality but are plastic chrome as it happens.

@@stevemiller8794 It’s a fibreglass replica from GS escorts Steve but looks great and was a perfect fit 👍

@@tonyaylott4555 Cheers Tony. Appreciate that 👍

@@y212.21 I’ve never heard of this conversion being carried out to a viva, but it’s certainly do able. The ST 170 will fit a wide range of ford gearboxes and there are kits out there to fit other gearboxes to the ST engine, such as the Mazda MX5 gearbox. Then it’s a case of making engine mounts that fit the bolt configuration casting of the engine block and pick up on the Viva engine mounting points. The same then goes for the gearbox mounts. Prop shafts can be custom made to your required length with the correct flanges / Yorks fitted + balanced. The aftermarket engine management systems for the ford, can work in any vehicle so that should be straight forward. Exhausts can be fabricated to suit. The hardest part will just be making all the mounts to securely fit the engine into the viva as I’m not sure of anybody who makes these conversion parts. Have a chat with Retro Ford about it. They are a very knowledgeable bunch on all things ST, Zetec or Duratec related and they might be aware of any parts available to help you.

@@performanceclassics1986 Thank u for the information. Could u also provide me with an email address, if possible?

@@davegriffiths1248 It’s called a joggler. If you want one, buy a decent one because the cheap ones just don’t put a nice crisp fold in the steel 👍

@@timeames1977 Thanks 👍

Get another one Luke, join the club!

@@ElliotSTR Thanks 👍 That’s great power for a 5 port. Amazing what can be gained from an old 1950’s designed A Series 😎

Do you compete with it Elliot? ( any wins?)

@@philtucker1224 no, just hoon around Yorkshire!

@@performanceclassics1986 yeah it's at its limits though 25 psi to make that! The 16v will break into the 300s at the same boost.

@@ElliotSTR Still impressive though. Even more so impressive that the gearbox withstands such power figures.

@@simonmercer9530 🤣🤣🤣 cheers 👍

@@garrickclark3965 Thanks 👍

@@neilmchardy9061 thanks 👍

@@bigsquatchsasfoot1964 Thanks very much 👍

@@maverick4177 Thanks very much 👍

@@SB-vb8ch Thanks for the great info and lengthy reply 👍. If I was chasing bigger power, these are all good examples of how I could improve things. As it is, I’m happy with the power at between 8 & 12 psi. Anymore and I think it would be un drive-able. We’ve discussed moving the air filter to the front grille for cooler air intake. The problem is room as you’ve stated and I don’t really want to drill holes in the inner wings to route the air filter pipework. Ive never tested air charge temps but what I do know is that the pipework that enters the intercooler is warm to the touch and is very cool to the touch on the outlet of the intercooler. I do know of various people that run external waste gates etc but as this is only ever going to be a fast road car, I’m not that intent on chasing anymore power. It’s the gearbox I’m most worried about 👍 one thing I am looking to fit is a turbo smart boost controller so I can have it switchable between 8 psi for pottering or 12psi for fun.

@@johnrowell942 cheers John 👍

@@bernardwarr4187 I agree about the head. They look great and can be done for a reasonable price too 👍

@@performanceclassics1986 come very close to buying and head and a bike to break, so will happen, but will be as cheap as possible. Like the idea of using are recurved Lucas distributor?

@@classic_britain Yeah that could be a cool idea. Thanks for the offer 👍

@@performanceclassics1986 Are you going to the NEC classic car show? If you are would love to say hi!

@@TOBERMORY-99 Thanks very much 👍

@@leer798 Cheers Lee 👍

@@micktuck5377 Cheers Mick 👍

@@tonyw3250 Thanks 👍

Thanks 👍

👍 no problem

@@simonmenzies3142 Thanks for the great comment. I don’t mind the 6 speed box other than the fact that it’s straight cut, Dog engagement and obviously very noisy. Other than that it’s absolutely fine. Very very annoying on a long journey though 🤣

@@performanceclassics1986 I can imagine lol I got in my friends clubman a few years back kw and loved the fact it was four speed. So much more fun to drive and so refreshing. But tbe 5th overdrive is nice to have. Is a 5th straight through 1:1 like a 4th gear. And the 6th overdrive Or are both 5th and 6th less than 1:1 do you know. Your build has got me thinking!

@@simonmenzies3142 I’m not entirely sure on the gear ratios. I’ve owned the gearbox for around 18 years now and it was brand new when I bought it. The drop gears from crank to gearbox are 1.1 ratio but I’m not sure on the gearbox ratios or the final drive. Too many years ago now 🤣🤣🤣

@@dominiquebeech2784 Yes it’s all complete now but hasn’t seen much road use due to having loads of other things to do. I’m planning on getting it used a lot more next summer 🤞🤞🤞

@@performanceclassics1986 do you have any videos of it completed? I would love to show my younger brother as we both owned the same many once upon a time but at it at different times in our lives.

@@dominiquebeech2784 I will try and get a video of it soon, hopefully before the end of summer 🤞🤞

@@philtucker1224 Cheers Phil 👍

@@johnrowell942 Thanks John 👍

@@ianroberts8692Thanks very much Ian 👍

@@micktuck5377 Thanks very much Mick. I really do actually 👍

@@tonyaylott4555 Thanks very much Tony 👍

@@bigsquatchsasfoot1964 Thanks very much 👍

Thanks very much Neal 👍

@@tonyrobertson7342 Thanks very much Tony 👍

@@Carlos19716 thanks very much 👍

@@simonmenzies3142 Without sitting down and working out every individual price, it would be a rough guess but you will need Throttle bodies, Engine management, an exhaust system, water rail, engine mounts, a sump, Flywheel and clutch. Using decent quality parts such as retro Ford, your probably looking at around £4000-£4500 but you could do it for cheaper using cheaper parts

@@performanceclassics1986 fantastic thanks for tbe reply. It now gives me a time frame in my mind of how long to come at this over. I’ll pick up tbe wngine and gearbox. Then start on the conversion parts list. Thank you👍🏻

🤣🤣🤣 cheers 👍

Thanks for the comment 👍. The colour is Sebring Red and from memory I think the stripes are saffron yellow from DMB Graphics. Best of luck with your build 👍

Thanks very much for the memories and great comment Sarah. Much appreciated 👍

Thanks Tony 👍

Thanks Tony. Appreciate that 👍

Absolutely. It’s just a waste of your time to do it poorly or it just wouldn’t last long at all 👍

Thanks Barry 👍

Cheers Mick. I agree that I really do need to cover certain areas in much greater depth 👍