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Randy960 submitted this great How-To on swapping a Zetec Engine into a First Gen Escort or EXP.
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Engine Options
A quick rundown and a little tech info about different engine options.
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| Let The Buyer Beware
Most of us have seen the ads on late night TV, read the posts on eBay, or heard about this “thing” from a friend of a friend. Some new sure fire way to cheaply get more horsepower, better performance, and improved life out of your engine. A new diz-ma-a-bob or fuel additive that “Detroit doesn’t want you to know about”.
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Quick Tips: Clean Up & Restoration
Here are some quick tips that we've put together to help you get your EXP looking sharp.
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| Restore, Sell, Or Junk?
Trying to decide what to do with that old EXP sitting on the side of the barn? Here are some things to think about before you have it towed to the junkyard...
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| Bad Strut Towers Can Cost You Big $$$
The EXP and its Escort cousins all suffer a common problem where the rear strut towers can become severely damaged by rust, especially in northern states that use a lot of road salt in the winter.
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| Part Swaping
Looking for parts for your EXP & LN7 but having a hard time finding a suitable donor in the local salvage yard? Here are some other sources to consider.
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Routine Maintenance Extends Vehicle Life
Undoing the wear and tear driving should be on everyone’s to-do list. For those who live in cold climates or anticipate driving in harsh conditions, maintenance now can prevent deadly breakdowns in the winter.
Winterizing Your Car
For those of you who live in climates where the mercury doesn't see the warm side of freezing for months on end, this article is for you.
The Importance of a Healthy Car Exhaust System
Many people tend to disregard the exhaust system of an automobile. They may think that the exhaust system does nothing more than to discharge the waste products of the combustion process.
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Carpets by Stock Interiors
Twenty years of daily driving can give even the best maintained carpet a severe case of mange. By now, most original EXP carpets are faded, stained, smelly, and just all around nasty.
Turbo Charging Your EXP
Adding a turbo to a normally naturally aspirated car should never be approached lightly. It is a much more involved undertaking then people realize.
Improving Performance
This goes back to the old saying “going fast costs money, how fast do you want to spend?” Keep in mind though, if you are starting out with a CFI engine and an automatic tranny you’ll never get the same level of performance as an EFI HO with a manual will.
Improving Handling
Want to make your baby handle better? Here is a quick article that should help you out.
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