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1986RFDiesel · 12-03-2009, 03:39 PM

Hey all,
New to the forum, figured I'd introduce myself. I'm the second owner of a 4-door, '86 Diesel Escort, which is in great shape. I have been a member of DieselEscortOwners forum on yahoo for a bit too. I'm a Marine Diesel Mechanic, and love my little car, but I think there's room for improvement. The tires on it are small "sport" sized 165/80R13s, so I'm clocking in at about 42mpg consistently. I'd like to get it up over 50.

I consider swapping Ernie's engine into a Tempo because I hear that it has a lower CD, but that's a ways out at this point.

Also, I'd be curious to hear about any ecomods people've made to these 1st Gen Escorts.

Thanks for being here!

12-03-2009, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
1986RFDiesel EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Member - Ford Escort 2.0 Diesel Hey all, New to the forum, figured I'd introduce myself. I'm the second owner of a 4-door, '86 Diesel Escort, which is in great shape. I have been a member of DieselEscortOwners forum on yahoo for a bit too. I'm a Marine Diesel Mechanic, and love my little car, but I think there's room for improvement. The tires on it are small "sport" sized 165/80R13s, so I'm clocking in at about 42mpg consistently. I'd like to get it up over 50. I consider swapping Ernie's engine into a Tempo because I hear that it has a lower CD, but that's a ways out at this point. Also, I'd be curious to hear about any ecomods people've made to these 1st Gen Escorts. Thanks for being here!