# Escort Restoration and BPT Swap **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [February 22, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455 "2009-02-22T14:26:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kellersvt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kellersvt/32/5364_2.png) [@kellersvt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kellersvt)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/1 "2009-02-22T14:26:37Z")
Hey guys, I finally found a real clean LX shell from NY (Virtually Impossible) and decided to make a winter project out of it. I plan on stripping the whole car down, repainting it, replacing all vulnerable parts (suspension mostly and brake upgrade), change interior color, 1.8 swap, Turbo setup(already have most of), Its an auto so I plan on swapping in a manual trans as well. have the money and plenty of time to do it. If anyone has parts siting around to make a BPT or just any ideas to make the car more interesting, better looking, or just make the process faster, that would be awsome. Keep in mind this is complete tear down and rebuild. I don’t know if anyone would do this to an escort but I love these things and plan on representing all over. EGT FTW!!! This is what I’m starting with. ![http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0857.jpg](http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0857.jpg) ![http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0858.jpg](http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0858.jpg) ![http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0861.jpg](http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0861.jpg) ![http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0863.jpg](http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0863.jpg) ![http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0864.jpg](http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0864.jpg) ![http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0859.jpg](http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0859.jpg) ![http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0860.jpg](http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0860.jpg) ![http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0866.jpg](http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/DSCI0866.jpg) If anyone knows of a EGT, Protege LX, Tracer LTS, or LX-E for sale it would help out big time. I need to get this thing done for Shred and Regan cruise night. I can settle for a wreaked car too… ---
**Author:** ![kellersvt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kellersvt/32/5364_2.png) [@kellersvt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kellersvt)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/2 "2009-02-22T14:34:03Z")
I ordered the paint on Friday. Its Rosso Alfa(Alfa Romeo Red). Goin black on the interior. This is the color V ![http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/alfared.jpg](http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww88/akellersvt/alfared.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/3 "2009-02-22T14:34:23Z")
Hmmmmmmmm ---
**Author:** ![ericvw7989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ericvw7989/32/5070_2.png) [@ericvw7989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ericvw7989)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/4 "2009-02-22T14:35:22Z")
ew ---
**Author:** ![Superium](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/superium/32/7405_2.png) [@Superium](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Superium)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/5 "2009-02-22T14:38:26Z")
Umm ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/6 "2009-02-22T14:39:28Z")
This is an odd project. Good luck though! ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/7 "2009-02-22T14:40:35Z")
ive been hearing about this swap alot lately. from more than one person, i wonder why everyone is doing it? ---
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/8 "2009-02-22T14:45:30Z")
wow so clean :bloated: ---
**Author:** ![iwanagofast1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a9adbd/32.png) [@iwanagofast1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iwanagofast1)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/9 "2009-02-22T14:54:25Z")
Why restore a ford escort ? whatever have fun with it , if you can ---
**Author:** ![kellersvt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kellersvt/32/5364_2.png) [@kellersvt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kellersvt)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/10 "2009-02-22T14:55:44Z")
Sorry some people cant afford Supras or EVO’s and Fuck Honda. This is the way I’m goin… Its done way more then ya think. They go fast and take a beating… ---
**Author:** ![AJC2500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ajc2500/32/4965_2.png) [@AJC2500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AJC2500)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/11 "2009-02-22T15:00:33Z")
but…but its an escort… ---
**Author:** ![gonzo891](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonzo891/32/5250_2.png) [@gonzo891](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gonzo891)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/12 "2009-02-22T15:02:00Z")
> [@kellersvt](#): > > They go fast and take a beating… isnt that straight out of the honda handbook? ---
**Author:** ![iwanagofast1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a9adbd/32.png) [@iwanagofast1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iwanagofast1)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/13 "2009-02-22T15:02:04Z")
i think i get it now, you dont want to be another guy with a civic. so this is gonna be a sleeper cool ---
**Author:** ![kellersvt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kellersvt/32/5364_2.png) [@kellersvt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kellersvt)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/14 "2009-02-22T15:03:18Z")
Why restore anything??? Why restore an old mustang or corvette, or supe up your car??? You find a car that you like, thats in your price range and have fun. People that have Lambo’s and Ferrari’s are saying the same thing about VR4’s and EVO’s. “Why spend money on that or waste your time??” I’m a little fired up and the post has only been here for 5 min. Thank you “sobo” and iwanagofast1 for at least giving me somewhat of a positive response… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/15 "2009-02-22T15:04:24Z")
> [@kellersvt](#): > > Sorry some people cant afford Supras or EVO’s and Fuck Honda. This is the way I’m goin… Your argument is invalid. I am not even going to list the number of platforms better than an escort for dirt cheap. Good luck with the project though man, to each their own :tup: ---
**Author:** ![kellersvt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kellersvt/32/5364_2.png) [@kellersvt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kellersvt)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/16 "2009-02-22T15:05:55Z")
Sorry but all my friends that have/had Hondas didn’t last long or take much of a beating and they went by the book. And I’m just annoyed with them… ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/17 "2009-02-22T15:06:50Z")
I like it. One of my favorite cars was a mint 91 escort GT I had a few years ago, it was pretty quick and could take a beating. I wish I could find another one in great shape. hott ![http://www.dragtimes.com/images/6128-1991-Ford-Escort.jpg](http://www.dragtimes.com/images/6128-1991-Ford-Escort.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ericvw7989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ericvw7989/32/5070_2.png) [@ericvw7989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ericvw7989)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/18 "2009-02-22T15:07:35Z")
[quote=kellersvt;1285821] People that have Lambo’s and Ferrari’s are saying the same thing about VR4’s and EVO’s. “Why spend money on that or waste your time??” quote] prove it ---
**Author:** ![kellersvt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kellersvt/32/5364_2.png) [@kellersvt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kellersvt)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/19 "2009-02-22T15:10:43Z")
The mazda BP engine came with a closed deck, crank cradle, oil squirters for the pistons, ceramic coated pistons, oil feed tap already in the block from the factory. Basically just throw a turbo at it with the right ECU and your done. Wont cost more then a grand to finish he car completely with around 220HP. I’ve seen people throw more money and Just porting a head on there Integra. ---
**Author:** ![kellersvt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kellersvt/32/5364_2.png) [@kellersvt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kellersvt)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455/20 "2009-02-22T15:14:57Z")
I go to Watkins Glen twice a year for a high speed driving school. I’ve seen, rode and driven any and almost all. I personally know people that drive Ford GT’s as there daily driver. I know what people with money say. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/escort-restoration-and-bpt-swap/63455.md?page=2)