Mk2 Escort Cosworth - WEBER 50 DCOE. Balancing Carbs & Test Run in the Car

Airflow Meter: classiccarbs.c... .
Cranked Elbow Adaptor:
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Cone for Large-bore Carburettors (over 48mm bore):
Here at RRS rolling road, Chris and I are using an air-flow meter with cranked adaptor + cone adaptor to balance his Twin 50 DCOE WEBER carbs on his Cosworth-engined Mk2 Escort 250hp+. That thing is a rocket! ...test drive is towards the end of the video.
If you want to get your car to run as fast as this, send us a message and we can have a chat :)
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Emmanuel G.
ClassicCarbs.co.uk

[@wieski5754]

You know it's a great test drive when the passenger's cackling like a mad man during it.

[@iphone202020220]

What a great build. Done well and the owner did not rice it out. Thanks for keeping the 2.0 Alive!

[@EugVR6]

I would never tire of the sound of side draught carbs on an escort

[@johnpirie3800]

MMM, so very nice. My mk2 rs2000 had twin 45's dcoe's. It was the pinto engine and sounded so sweet. This bad boy with the twin cam sounds bloody amazing!!! What a soundtrack. Classic ford!! Thanks for posting.

[@stitchjones7134]

My little mk1 has a pinto with twin 45's. Sounds fantastic, though I'm a long way short on this chap's hp at 180. Good enough for me though.

[@steveb936]

these Escorts are so good, its already doing about 85 mph standing still, fooking awesome

[@Classiccarbscouk]

Thanks Steve!

[@vanlifenomad]

Black county beast, my old parcel delivery area for business post many years ago! great to see a black country flyby what an epic Ford

[@grantmarshall3026]

Fucking hell! That's how most of us tried to drive a 1.1 or 1.3 and ended up in a field 😂😂

[@arriviste2020]

Just an observation in passing: Completely disconnecting the linkages between the two carbs and allowing the engine to reach op temp will ensure a more accurate airflow reading to each carb. Does not matter which type of carb, Amal,Zenith,SU,Dell's,Weber,Mikuni etc.Each has to be treated as a stand alone unit.

[@KrashKan]

The raw sound reminds me of a 4age 20v, I normally don't like fords but I love this

[@joesredinferno1801]

if you know your car history you would know that Toyota borrowed the internal dimensions of fords rs 1600 engine ie: stroke lenght, bore size and rod to stroke ratio etc. As the saying goes cant beat them join them.

[@KrashKan]

@@joesredinferno1801 I get that they're both the same displacement and cylinder bore/stroke, they just sound similar the way they're tuned. These grumbly, throaty NA i4 engines sound epic.

[@madjidhamdini8114]

1:40 Oh man ! that's sound remind me my childhood (a 1977 boy ) ^^ i love to ear this !

[@davemcshee3366]

That straight cut whine....😍😍😍

[@THEREALGOD38]

That woman you gave way to in the rover her son owned a ford anglia hotrod she knows the score,nice vid tearing up saltbrook

[@kevintucker3354]

Best comment!

[@antjoshwww]

I had a Brenda in my 20s, rs 2000 in my 30s and a focus now in my 60s.

[@garrywitcomb2334]

A monster !!! Very smart Escort,love it 😆

[@madjidhamdini8114]

50 do you imagine 50 ! that's a drink (drunk?) machine hahaha It was an era when sport cars drinkin gasolina with carburators and workin very well with a beautiful sound ( melody ) !

[@jezlanejl]

Thats an Engine you don't see anymore. Its so simple, a joy to work on. You could actually turn a spanner and make a difference. I would recommend air filters though.

[@jarmominkkinen2450]

. Just wonderful to hear this Weber 50.👍👍👏👏

[@shanecallaghan6841]

Love it beautiful car love her so much well done too you for a great car

[@stephenstephen8660]

Great sounds. I miss hearing this.

[@Stormie4cefed]

Where is the love button when you really need it ❤️.. now that's what I call “BELLY”!

[@michaelwest6238]

That’s one beautiful motor

[@beefchops1400]

Flying machine…..an absolute beast!

[@kevintucker3354]

God Bless the Cossie!

[@gtisid]

angry sounding mk2 would love to see it on a stage

[@tomtate-dc2kd]

Amazing car. Thanks for that.

[@klausphx]

Those Carbs are way to FN Big Mate Probably got them Choked Down with Small Chokes and Venturis to Compensate Big Carburetor Body unless you revving the Piss out of the Engine 9000 +RPMs only time you would need those Big FN 50 DCOEs Lol for 1.6L-2.0L Twin 45 DCOEs would be Plenty airflow. Must be Very Tricky to Select the Right Jets and Emulsion Tubes to get the right Fuel Atomization with those huge Carbs. I miss Working on those Beautiful Weber Carbs. Good Luck

[@IonIPopa]

Should I install twin 40's or 45's on 1557 cc engine, red line at about 7000 rpm. Hill climb cam, but the 1.6 it's not too revy. It's an old Dacia, similar engine with the Renault 12's, normal ones, not Alpine or Gordini.

[@villesorjonen5779]

@@IonIPopa twin 40 too Big IS 45:s

[@villesorjonen5779]

I put My 105tc ritmo twin 40mm webers they work fine IT got 1.6 liter twin Cam but you cant open throttle instant wait some revs then put pedal to metal

[@villesorjonen5779]

@@MevRB19 you need some back pressure to exhaust too If you put too Big exhaust to na engine you Loose horses

[@IonIPopa]

Thanks guys ! I'll search for someone who really knows what he is doing first :D

[@itscrazycocotime4518]

I can't make my mind up what sounds better , the carbs or the straight cut gearbox ! Sounds and looks the business though! 👍

[@kevintucker3354]

All of it! Yeah I love that nasty whine of the straight cut gears with absolutely nothing but 18 gage sheet metal between you and the diff!

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

How an escort is meant to be driven. Have a feeling this video is about 10+ years old though Yeah it’s definitely from like 2010 or older. You can tell with the cars Wait no I was wrong! There’s a 2016 ish transit connect in the video.

[@Classiccarbscouk]

Yeah, about 4 years old i reckon :)

[@rudig1017]

And now, balancing gear box !

[@baconfister]

“Dual duals” make pretty much any engine better. I had dual Mikuni PHH44s on a balanced/built-up B20 1,998cc in my 1963 122S Amazon Volvo with a 4-2-1 header, 44/38 valves, electronic ignition, and an Iskendarian 292° duration camshaft, 10.8:1 CR, 8lb. flywheel, mated to 4.56:1 Pow-R-Lok LSD rearend, and it was a hoot. The sound was amazing, the engine builder insisted it was OK to regularly shift at 7,500RPM. Never dynoed it though, just did several SCCA and local college autocross meetups and two trackdays (Thunderhill)… but otherwise drove it like I stole it on the street! Not nearly as kickass as your Cossie, yet similar in setup.

[@baconfister]

Unfortunately no. Last time I drove it was in mid 2002. From 1991 - 1998 I had built the car up from stock to "badass" as best I could from just a layperson's abilities (set up the suspension on my own with 0.5mm toe-out/2.5° negative camber/0° caster, for example… I had a race fab shop build the engine). From there I left it in the hands of a what I understood to be a professional and reliable fabrication specialist (in mid 2002) who was going to transform it into a more formidable "pro street" machine... *sigh* The short of it is that he just kind of took the car completely apart over the course of one year, and then one day called me up asking me if I could provide him with the fabrication plans on how to build the car up. Umm, sorry sir, but I thought YOU were the fabrication expert; I am just some guy, and you were highly recommended to me as a capable and credible fabricator. Such a sad story. I ought have studied in automotive trade rather than in a university; I would surely be having more fun right now. The engine ended up in another later model Volvo belonging to a good friend, but obviously over the course of time, and people getting married and raising families… well, you understand; no idea where the engine is now, the bottom end surely was beefy enough for another 100,000 miles of abuse. Life changes.

[@m3cvfm]

Trouble with high lift cams is the tick over.

[@cootersmy19]

Beautiful car sounds brilliant 👍

[@alanpanchobain3006]

waw what a machine

[@beastman.330]

You Should make a billet aluminium full front grill, EVERYTHING else is fantastic. I had the capri s2000 with k&n ,loved the sound.

[@Mk2Dave]

That sounds bloody brilliant mate! My pinto seems like a hair dryer compared to that!

[@iphone202020220]

mk2Dave If i'm not mistaken that's a 2.0 Cosworth

[@learowlandsrowlands3790]

Who needs turbos when u av opposite lock u know the one lads✌️😉✌️

[@aptalikas]

Eternal love RS...

[@guy4469]

i had a vauxhall viva hb gt ,i set the carbs ,then i rested the bonnet on the front .i took it out to test it, the bonnet lifted took off over the car like a frizby then over a man on a moped behind, and landed in the road. nearly took this old mans head clean off ,,,i shook for 2 hours ,after ,

[@marzocchi92]

150mph standing still ;) speedo not working but nice expensive rev counter lovely car mate

[@deanmcafee2427]

Good wee ford sounds well set lads :-)

[@linomiguel360]

Dream car right there

[@johnfj80]

Cant beat the sound of Side Draft carbs, Unless its a crisp V8

[@uacmarine3378]

cool, but is there any air filters for the carbies ,...

[@77doppelkorn77]

sounds absolut cool....

[@SANDSCORCHER]

Unusual cam cover. Is she a YB, Warrior or Millington? Incidentally I approve VERY much. My RS Turbo makes a smidge more power but drives the wrong wheels, so I'm very envious.

[@thermionictube7832]

Oh god I love it so

[@rolfingerbier]

Sierra Engine? But sure not the original driveshaft. The "singing" noice comes from a straight toothed gear, right?

[@moss1transcendant]

Looks some fun that

[@deanoscott]

Epic in every way mate. Love it. Always wondered tho, the way the carbs sit, doesn't the first carb basically rob the second one of air or is it quite balanced?

[@deanoscott]

Classiccarbs.co.uk 😂 regardless, it sounds epic.

[@TheCornishGingerOfficial]

@@MevRB19 What do you mean the wrong carbs? You think they're too big or small?

[@scotthamilton9675]

WHAT A CAR

[@mistermeanor968]

Oowwwwrrrr fuckin hell jesus this car feels really ''''''hard man !!!!! Oh yes

[@fikhripauzi4729]

I have install weber 50 doe in my ford cortina , and the engine cant running, i dnt know why . I need your suggestion for make it run, sincerely from malaysia

[@Classiccarbscouk]

Take it to a specialist, near you. Good luck!

[@Robcatist]

That’s pretty much what one would sounded like as a full blown rally one in the 70’s lovely colour btw I think it’s called Rs red???

[@iphone202020220]

Do you have any footage of this car on a track? Must be fun as hell!

[@petergordon4525]

Just shows you don't need a turbo on the old yb!

[@julianv.5848]

SOUND'S CRACKING.....

[@MegaPierre88]

I was wondering are they still selling some of this rally sport Ford escort? and what type of liter is it 1800cc or 2000cc?

[@Classiccarbscouk]

Hello, yes, it is still available. Engine is 2000cc

[@kevinantoniomorrison2415]

Hi , i am impressed with the performance of this excort. Where can i get that cosworth engine with the straight cut gear box and the 50 webberto buy in england

[@Classiccarbscouk]

The a cosworth for sale on ebay. Try Rally design or Burton power as they might be able to advise on straight cut Gearbox. I can supply the webers, have a look in my shop: classiccarbs.co.uk Thanks, Emmanuel

[@kevinantoniomorrison2415]

Where can i buy an excort with the same set up with the cosworth engine and the straight cut gears and ship it to the 🇺🇸 US. How much will it cost ?.

[@chrisholland4579]

Kevinantonio Morrison Car can be brought for 45k

[@kristinawhorey3837]

You have a cocktail bar on the passenger's side as well

[@Classiccarbscouk]

Eh?

[@alejandrodominguez6624]

Máquina. Buen video👍

[@charlietimes2770]

wicked!

[@tomashton1781]

geez no air filters on the Webers, and to timing belt cover on the cam pullies, one pebble can wreck an engine.

[@Classiccarbscouk]

True, but we like them naked some times

[@mainman2999]

Iv driven my 1971 BDA with no filters and no cambelt cover since 1983 and never swallowed a stone or done a belt/pulley. if you go rallying in the forest, then yes you need them!

[@caribbeangtr8077]

Lovely

[@torevenheim9607]

Its the wild one 😆

[@tomtate-dc2kd]

Were is this ?

[@kevoshaw4184]

Drive it like ya stole it 😂💪

[@blazer2100]

Always bad for rust the old mk 2 but that one looks new

[@colinduenker]

which engine is it? enginecode?

[@g-saxvasilisilias9884]

Where i can found these black footrest..??Amazing car.

[@dannysutton2517]

Was the track you was racing on Brands Hatch?

[@kevintucker3354]

Lol 😂

[@kevintucker3354]

Did you just recently hatch?

[@NK-dl2nc]

Why hell would you run without filters? I never understand this. I would rather lose 10bhp and preserve that lovely motor.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Same with the cambelt cover, the carpets and headlining would have stayed in.. All make for a better drive.. Heck ditch the arches and put narrower wheels back on - Tramlining etc.. Okay if he's going to race it.. But I would put a normal 6 speed gearbox in it too (non straight cut)

[@antt4592]

N K no air restriction

[@gothicpagan.666]

or use K N 🤣 With a bit of playing on the dyno you can actually pick up power here and there through the rev range. The air buffeting off of the solid end plate has this effect. Cheap foam trumpet socks are a disaster.

[@aitor9158]

Everything for that sound man Webbers/ITBs+straight cut gears whit dogbox+high air flow exaust (not all straight pipe cars sounds good)

[@ianmangham4570]

@@MevRB19 Go make me a sandwich SNOWFLAKE

[@GWLAD]

Is it a millington lump

[@Classiccarbscouk]

It's a N/A YB cosworth lump chap :)

[@johnytun]

No better sound than a twin cam escort

[@fredericdemonner5184]

Hello, what engine is being used on her? thanks

[@douglastodd1947]

looks like the Lotus 1800 twin cam from mk1 Mexico

[@sweet1.662]

Sounds so sweet wat engines in her

[@Lee-dr8qe]

N/a cossie

[@willpark7483]

what engine do these use , dont know mutch about mk2 escorts - would rlly like to know more. i know about the 2.5 millington diamond, is this engine similar? seems a smaller displacement.

[@willpark7483]

Classiccarbs.co.uk mutch appreciated- very nice car that.

[@rolfingerbier]

WOW!

[@clarkson427]

What engine is this? BDA? Cam cover looks like a BDG??

[@chrisholland4579]

David Clarkson n/a cosworth , rocker cover is Re faced

[@ianmangham4570]

AWESOME

[@clarewatkins5230]

Amazing car I love it Full Send U.K.

[@Michel58619]

richtig richtig Geilllll !!!!!!!!!!

[@Paul-vl8zq]

The cameraman isn't doing this film any justice with his camera skills.

[@watergate9557]

Those cams have more lag than a T4 turbo ! As for 250hp ? Doubt it 🤔

[@kitcarr4668]

Is it worth the risk ... the vehicle is on race tyres, and as such not roadworthy so any insurance would be null and void. A single traffic stop by a 'not amused' officer would see the vehicle impounded, on the back of a transporter and on it's way to a crusher? So, a few minutes tear arse fun ... but is it worth it ?

[@gareth2250]

Its worth it

[@kitcarr4668]

Fair enough ... I'd not chance what must be a 30k GBP investment in building the thing plus hundreds of hours of work and my driving licence for a YT vid ... ROFL ... obviously you're way, ways far too wealthy and I have my priorities all wrong !!!! Please send me lots of your surplus money : - ) : - ) : - )

[@ped1355]

I got pulled on track tires in my red top nova and he tried to issue me 3points or take it to court, I said I’ll goto court then he said ok they will give u 12points 3for each tyre if u don’t accept so I said ok and I got a letter through from the PF saying they wasn’t taking no further action The mad thing is it wasn’t cus of the track tyres I was getting the 3points the Yokohama name had slightly scraped off the tyre a bit from the arch and that was his reason, was a traffic cop too and didn’t even mention the illegal tyres but it was dark. Lucky boy that ended up saving my license couple years later after police tried to chase me in my evo 5 lol 😅

[@46danz]

Veramente bella...

[@oliverreino6058]

The Sound......grrr......thats musik😉

[@learowlandsrowlands3790]

💪💪niceone sounds well🙉

[@alan4391]

Now that's fuckin mental

[@racketman2u]

50DCOE's huh? just a shopping basket, then?

[@pieroungaro5164]

Wow! Good power band . Tell us about choke size(venturi)

[@MegaReddevil71]

16v pinto ☝👍

[@kevinantoniomorrison2415]

How can i get in touch with you?.

[@martincook6318]

Sound and looks great. Looks like a sound build too but slow compared to modern cars now. Fun though!

[@troy0000001965]

Is this down the LYE.

[@tyronecorbin9982]

Idle need going up a little to about 1200 RPMthat too low.

[@LordFlashheart.11]

Is that signal red?

[@Classiccarbscouk]

@LordFlashheart.11 not sure sorry

[@LordFlashheart.11]

No worries and thanks for the reply. I have a Capri in signal red, GT4, very rare. Love old ford's. Keep them alive for as long as possible

[@taffyboy07]

Looks like Swansea

[@Draxindustries1]

Piss poor driving..

[@mainman2999]

really, a 250bhp escort flies, that wasn't picking up at all well! it sounds over choked and over cammed, the engine has no urgency to rev even in first gear. Sounded and looked more like 180bhp. Smaller carbs and say 40mm chokes max. I bet that had like 44mm chokes in, far too slow gas speed.

[@kevintucker3354]

I agree, a little less power than expected but I just don’t know if his foot was ever all the way in it. It seems like he sent her maybe twice and if so it should have got loose in the rear with 250 horse!

[@scottybhoy8375]

some people have the best toys ahh well I'll stick too my two wheeled fun :P