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I started the kl swap on my 94 escort wagon a few days ago.Im trying to get the car ready for the new drivetrain.The cars got 167k on it so im figthing with broken bolts,broken endlinks,etc.So far ive got the whole harness outta the car,the motor and trans are coming out today,the hubs should be off today,the whole front end is dismantled for pressure washing once the engine is out.Im pickin up my mx3 gs on monday so i should have that car tore apart by next weekend.Heres a few pics of my progress.Let me know what you think.


The before pic


Started tearing into her for a couple hours


Old harness is out


Motor/trans are ready to be pulled


Got most of the front parts off and outta the way


Pulled the axles out,got the hubs almost off, found both broken endlinks



This is where im at after about 4 hours of work



Let me know what you guys think.I dont mind negative comments.Ill have some vids/more pics up in a day or two.

I respect the work and the skills.. but I think your nuts for liking those cars LOL Good luck with your project man.. at least you will know your car is unique

Tunes67

yeah i know..i originally wanted a protege but here in wisconsin there isnt much to choose from.This was the only 5spd platform i could find and plus whos gunna suspect a grocery getter with some decently large balls...

I totally envy the shop you have to work in though.. damn I wish I had space like that..

Tunes67

ha...well my boss has the space to use for now.Im glad i dont have to do this swap in a garage or outside.

Why not make a worklog?

Hey, that was my idea from a few years ago! I've been accumulating parts for the swap, just recently got a good donor car (95 Escort wagon fully loaded, clean, rod knock) so almost all I need is a KL-ZE, ECU, MX-3 axles, and shifter pedals for the scort. I already have the flywheel, clutch, bolts, shifter, crossmember, harness, etc.

im guessin you have the mounts too....just to give you a heads up there is some fabbing your goin to have to do.You have to get 1.8L hubs and spindles,you have to fab a thottle cable bracket,you have to run different power steering lines,rig up the fuel lines to adapt together,different radiator setup...just giving you an idea of what your up against.It should be a fun wagon when im done.I should have it done in about 2 weeks.The parts car is gettin loaded up from michigan as we speak so it should be here by monday.

I would love to see the reaction you get at the track. WTF is in the Escort!? LOl.
Looks good. I like the shop too.

PATDIESEL wrote:I would love to see the reaction you get at the track. WTF is in the Escort!? LOl.
Looks good. I like the shop too.

thats exactly why i chose a wagon.Hopefully ill have enough over winter to put the motor on a healthy 75-100 wet shot,full exhaust,ze mani,ze tb,lsd,some sticky tires,short throw,tokico blues and some coil overs,and a few other mods.This should be one of the most efficient swaps ive done so far.Ill have to post some vids of the car once i get it running.Thanks guys for the comments, and yes i love the shop very much

cool... I think lol. Jk, keep the pics comin that looks like an awesome swap! I wonder how it'll do at the track.

i picked up ANOTHER parts car today.I got the front hubs,brakes,spindles as well as a rear disk setup and front clip off of it today.Tomorrow ill be taking the crossmember and stock hub assemblies off and put the new hubs in and also convert my car to rear disk and if i get enough motivation ill throw the new front end on the car.Its my 21st birthday at midnight tonight so im not sure how much energy ill have.

Awe mamma. I just went to my brother-in-laws 21st last weekend. WHOOOOO is all I can say. I'm glad I turned 21 a long time ago. Something I'd really like to forget. Too much forced drinking is very bad.
Have fun and hope you are safe.

Bummer... i wish i didn't start this swap b4 hand!!! lmao, i'm doing this same thing, driving right now as a matter of fact... got some binding issues with the axles however need to be fixed b4 autocross season, anyone have a set of MX3 GS hubs i could get some measurements from??

Jeremy

http://www.cardomain.com/id/hiney <<< check out MY wagon

ha...did u get your radiator figured out yet on the wagon? remember your my guinea pig so hurry up..j/k...ive got a few questions about the harness though so ill try and get ahold of ya again soon.