I think my heater coil is going... but that happens on all Fords after so many miles.
Hail damage... but all the cars except for the Volvo got it too.
Well it looks pretty good and it's pretty fast off the line, for a 4 cylinder.
I put in it, two 10" Pioneer subs, a Jensen amp and a Pioneer in the dash. I got the sports package which included the aluminum alloy wheels, and the spoiler. It looks pretty tight.
One thing I don't like is top speed - it's only about 115.
Overall it's pretty slick and it's best use is in town pulling fast corners.
True, just put a K&N in mine, know where I could find a turbo for a '96 1.9L?
I have a 96 myself. i put 4 maaudio 12's in the back and built a custom interior. i love the car,but the engine and transmission setup is horrible.I've blown 2 engines and 3 trannies. pitiful isn't it.
I love my 96 escort. If you treat it like a 4 cylinder and not a corvette then it will last for over 200,000 miles easy.
I have a 1995 Ford Escort GT. I love the car expect for one thing: when I bought the car (back in 07/2000) it had a few engine problems. Now I have it in the shop. My mechanic tells me that the Head was cracked when I first bought it and now every piston exploaded and caused irreplacable damage. When it was working it was a pretty hot little L4 engine. 0-60 around 7 seconds.
Oh by the way; Garrett makes turbochargers for Escorts. It's the GT20 model. I hope that helps. :)
I Have A 96 escort and I really love it. I also own a 91 and both are very reliable cars. All I can say is don't beat on it and change the oil every 3000 miles and the car will last over 200,000 miles easy! Great cars!
I blew my 1.9L Escort engine when it had 85K miles. It was injected and in good shape before it happened. A Turbocharger will cost you big bucks and you will probably end up with a blown motor pretty fast with that kind of added power.
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