For Track use please use Engine Oils with HIGH HTHS viscosity. HTHS stands for High Temp High Shear, basically the viscosity in hot tight places, a.k.a the bearings!! High HTHS/Bearing protection will save the bearings when the oil is too thin at 270degs. Go for at least 3.5 HTHS. ....and an oil cooler to fix the root cause ofcourse :p
If he hit 270 degree oil temp on the first lap then there might be more significant oil flow issues that an oil cooler isn't going to resolve. I wonder where his oil temp sensor is located and what kind of oil pressure he was seeing.
@@GearsandGasoline do you really need an accusump? I mean just moneywise. Isnt there a cheap upgrade with some additional plates in die oilpan, so the oil cant float around too far? thats what i have done to numerous of my cars (Track-BMW, Autobahn-Audi) and never had an issue with oil at all. just a suggestion.
@@uwibern I knew it! Either that or UK. I can't find any in the states. Saw one at the junk yard, but they damaged the floor pan moving it with a forklift.
That was the most casual and relaxed reaction to a blown motor that I've ever seen. Rod knock is usually not solved as easily as replacing the bearings. Looks like you find that out in the next episode. Good luck brother!
@@andymcdo Yeah, I cringed when he said "It starts right up..." Like DOOOOOD!!!! The last thing you want to do when you hear knock is start the motor or run it any more than it's been run. He likely could have gotten away with a hone, crank polish, and new bearings but the fact that it's been driven on and started multiple times? Nope.
Seeing this car being built takes me back to high school when we were all dreaming of turbos and engine swaps in our hand me down economy cars! Hope you get this thing right and its ripping around the track soon!
Hopefully you have better luck with the next track day, I want to see you put down some great times out there. Seeing this makes me miss my old ZX2 S/R.
this was the car I learned to drive standard in, and my parents gave it to me in highschool. I sold it to my brother and he wrecked it.. I miss it so much. such a fun little car!
YO BEN I handle those radiators at my job. Genera Automotive, Monroe New Jersey, working for New Penn to get skids of their stuff shipped all over the US. Glad to see an account that makes us no money is doing something good for a channel I love.
Every breakdown is a lesson. Project cars are so hard to build how so much harder could it get maintaining it. It needs passion, but I know you have it Ben. You spent loke countless dollars on this, so in time it will run perfectly.
I just blew up my 92 Escorts engine and researching a rebuild brought me to the Escort series on this channel, and I’ve gotta say, I love the work on this car
Wise call backing off when you did. Engine has a nice note to it. Hopefully you can get everything dialed in because I can't wait to see what becomes of this car.
Ken block had oil spew issues with 1k powered twin turbo until he switched, drag car with no coolant no longer wears parts down when switched, I use it as well, it’s truly the only pure synthetic motor oil because of being not crude but liquified natural gas.
I love this build. People don't understand, its not always corvettes, lambos and GTRs. Sometimes its about the daily drivers that can be just as awesome.
This sucks to see that it broke. I'm currently trying to finish my turbo mk1 focus for time attack and seeing something so similar is cool. I hope he gets it up and running and everything works out!
I really appreciate that your honest with us, and showed all the details. I also had this happen, though with a Subaru while rallying, and to this day I am not sure why it happened.
I've spun a rod bearing on track... felt just like that. "Oh, that's not a good sound... it still drives ok, though a little down on power... Yeah, that sound is bad, I need to pull off" I thought I could get away with just bearings, but it took out my crank and connecting rod with it. The crank was almost savable, but it had a tiny amount of runout (0.022") and nobody made large enough bearings to machine it out properly. The connecting rod was so overheated though it turned the metal around the bearing black, so if the bearing is spun it almost certainly needs one new piston. Luckily, the parts cost is pretty low, but the labor... I know it's not what anyone wants to hear, but you'll get it fixed and get back out on track! I still haven't discovered the cause though. Long term wear caused high clearance/low pressure? Oil starvation around corners? High oil temp -> low viscosity -> low oil pressure/protection? It was a very hot day when I killed mine, and I had been driving hard for a while, so high oil temp may have been my issue. I didn't have an oil pressure or temp gauge though so I don't know for sure.
I started watching this channel ever since you started your OG tear down of the zx2, repainting the engine bay, welding, etc. now here you are 500+ thousand subscribers!!
Just take it home.. take your time, pull the engine apart and fix it even better then before.. and then enjoy at the track again.. love the content and your guys work, keep it up! I will be there allong the way..
Put some baffles in the oil pan, it might have just been starved. Also check the crank and rods for scoring, if you just put it back together, you're going to have a bad time.
I'm always here for the Escort updates. Love what you're doing, even if it doesn't always go according to plan. Actually, most of my projects never go according to plan. Your series really makes me miss my old Mk1 Focus. Wish I could have kept it around as a project as it handled amazingly. Good luck, and I can't wait to see the next one.
Knock knock whos there its Rodney haha good to see an update on the car hope quick fix for you and get an external oil cooler and fan set up to help with your oil temp
I had joy seeing another ZX2 update and there sadness at the end. As a former ZX2 owner the ending of the video hits home but for me it was always transmission issues.
All this work to blow up the engine again... Next time, drive it on the street first. That way if you blow it up a 3rd time, you won't be so far from home
There she was because I don’t think you did I’m breaking in the engine but if it’s not a built engine that doesn’t really matter well so I’m speaking from dragracing terms so I can be horribly wrong
Dude I know how it feels to put so much effort into a car and then it breaks before a track day. Because it happened to my starlet gt this morning after months of fixing the damn thing
Bro ........been waiting for this episode !!!!!!!Holding my breath for the next one FYI for some weird reason I am an undercover ford four cylinder FAN!!!!! Because some one has to cheer for the underdog b/c Honda’s get soooooo much love.
Sweet build. Can't remember last time I saw a ZX2 in the wild. Was my first car at 16 thing was such a blast. Beat the crap out of that car for a good 5 years.
Switch to Pennzoill platinum black label full synthetic, it can take heat and not wear parts. Put an oil cooler system or switch to a supercharger. Put a good brand insulation blanket cover over turbo to shroud heat.
Sorry to see the Escort breaking up on the track. :( But despite the outcome, I like how you emphasize the positives of your build and the performance of the new parts installed without blaming the car. Very professional! :)
Worth noting that you may have been on the edge of what a stock svt motor will tolerate if it wasn’t built. They really want forged rods and pistons above 240ft lbs and 270hp
I really dig the choice to run a ZX2 on track, super under-appreciated car! Please consider running Schroth 4-point harnesses with the anti-submarine loop for track work - in the event of an impact the loop with break and prevent the body from sliding under the harness.
Bearings are incredibly important before even thinking about tracking a car, im sorry this happened to you. Mistakes happen. Good luck on the next build.
Project Cars!?!?! T T Glad to see it back on the TRACK even though of the outcome!!! Looking forward to the next episode on this build!?!? Your vinyl branding on the race car looks amazing, I did all my vinyl for my race car myself and my buddy helped me with the bonnet wrap... =)
Time for a little re-engineering. Baffled oil pan, oil cooler, windage tray. Those are relatively cheap to do. Hope to see this back in action quickly.
I’ve been checking weekly for this one. I also have an escort zx2 with a built motor but because it’s still my daily I haven’t gone with a stand-alone or tuning in general bc daily’s don’t make good project cars but it’s going to be a full project car in short order
Talk about bad luck.I feel sorry for you man,i really do,i was hoping you could have some track time in it seeing you have little time to enjoy the car,well good luck with the fix and lets hope you can put some track miles on that puppy,it sure pulled great on the straights.👍👍👍And i normally am not that big fan of liveries but i get you want to contribute to your sponsors and i must say in this case it adds some nice touches to the car along with the new wheels👍✌️👉
You need more than a set of rod bearings, my dude. That's a VERY audible knock. At THE MINIMUM, you're looking at pulling the crank to have it cut, a set of rods, hot tank the block and cylinder head, new oil pump, and oil cooler.
Wow the US version of the Escort looks like a cool car. We haven’t had ford escorts since 2001ish here in the UK Not a cosworth though but it’s still a cool car
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lol First time I've ever seen someone get a rod knock and go "oh well, bearings aren't that expensive"
Just hope the crank doesn't look like a kids colouring book !
Bearings are cheap... Machine work isn't lol
He must have a lot of money. Because id b pist if that happen to my car
Brian Baney he will prob get a sponsor to donate them...i would if i had a growing channel.
Lol was literally JUST typing the same thing!
For Track use please use Engine Oils with HIGH HTHS viscosity. HTHS stands for High Temp High Shear, basically the viscosity in hot tight places, a.k.a the bearings!!
High HTHS/Bearing protection will save the bearings when the oil is too thin at 270degs. Go for at least 3.5 HTHS. ....and an oil cooler to fix the root cause ofcourse :p
Pin this. Hopefully he sees this.
If he hit 270 degree oil temp on the first lap then there might be more significant oil flow issues that an oil cooler isn't going to resolve. I wonder where his oil temp sensor is located and what kind of oil pressure he was seeing.
Absolutely. An oil cooler and an accusump is in the plans.
@@GearsandGasoline YES! Accusump too
@@GearsandGasoline do you really need an accusump? I mean just moneywise. Isnt there a cheap upgrade with some additional plates in die oilpan, so the oil cant float around too far? thats what i have done to numerous of my cars (Track-BMW, Autobahn-Audi) and never had an issue with oil at all. just a suggestion.
Yes another update to the escort.
I've been waiting on this
Like a year
Same. This is the closest related car to my mazdaspeed 323 😂
@@uwibern Where did you get your 323? Looking for a BG hatch. Those cars are pretty rare now.
@@theakh4238 Philippines.
@@uwibern I knew it! Either that or UK. I can't find any in the states. Saw one at the junk yard, but they damaged the floor pan moving it with a forklift.
It’s so refreshing seeing an oddball build like this.
Literally my favorite car on the channel
I've spun a rod bearing before. My engine sounded like yours.
dc rob Same. The sound of heartbreak right there.
Ugh drifting too much in a 318ti took my rod beatings out too
Gosh guys. Everytime.
Your cinematography....
Poor Ben all he wants to do is have fun with his escort feels bad man
F
Elliot Spitzer felt the same way
That was the most casual and relaxed reaction to a blown motor that I've ever seen. Rod knock is usually not solved as easily as replacing the bearings. Looks like you find that out in the next episode. Good luck brother!
Rods and crank are likely borked aka just get a new motor
@@andymcdo Yeah, I cringed when he said "It starts right up..." Like DOOOOOD!!!! The last thing you want to do when you hear knock is start the motor or run it any more than it's been run. He likely could have gotten away with a hone, crank polish, and new bearings but the fact that it's been driven on and started multiple times? Nope.
It's a ford. He's gotta be used to it by now.
Respect for staying so calm, remaining positive, and not letting the setback ruin your day. Rock on, Ben 🤙🏼
Seeing this car being built takes me back to high school when we were all dreaming of turbos and engine swaps in our hand me down economy cars! Hope you get this thing right and its ripping around the track soon!
Hopefully you have better luck with the next track day, I want to see you put down some great times out there. Seeing this makes me miss my old ZX2 S/R.
this was the car I learned to drive standard in, and my parents gave it to me in highschool. I sold it to my brother and he wrecked it.. I miss it so much. such a fun little car!
Love the bronze wheels! I have some on my Miata and they look awesome
YO BEN I handle those radiators at my job. Genera Automotive, Monroe New Jersey, working for New Penn to get skids of their stuff shipped all over the US. Glad to see an account that makes us no money is doing something good for a channel I love.
Every breakdown is a lesson. Project cars are so hard to build how so much harder could it get maintaining it. It needs passion, but I know you have it Ben. You spent loke countless dollars on this, so in time it will run perfectly.
Always love any Escort videos. Its the car that brought me to the channel! Time to rebuild bigger and better! Maybe with a baffled sump!
My first car was a 1998 Ford Escort Zx2 and man that thing was bad ass... I thought... this one is coming out better than mine did for sure. 👍
Oh man. My day could not be going any better. Getting a new car and most importantly a new G&G video.
Thanks guys keep it up.
What car did you get?
@@alexgherghiceanu2094 2014 fiesta St (new to me)
That_mk6gti stockboy Good for you. I recently picked up a 2018 new to me ST. Y ou are going to love it!
just got a 15 focus st 2 weeks ago today. welcome to the family buddy!
I just blew up my 92 Escorts engine and researching a rebuild brought me to the Escort series on this channel, and I’ve gotta say, I love the work on this car
Wise call backing off when you did.
Engine has a nice note to it.
Hopefully you can get everything dialed in because I can't wait to see what becomes of this car.
Back watching this after the Civic has been crushing grid life, hilarious to see where the racecars started
Finally been waiting 6 months had to binge watch all the old videos 😀
Yay, the Escort!
Sweet, Track Day!
**engine grenades**
awwww!
Those KAi Caster/Camber plates are sweet. Good to see some aftermarket support for the platform
Ken block had oil spew issues with 1k powered twin turbo until he switched, drag car with no coolant no longer wears parts down when switched, I use it as well, it’s truly the only pure synthetic motor oil because of being not crude but liquified natural gas.
Baffled pan, friendo. the 2.0 can easily starve for oil on the track without a baffled pan or dry sump.
I love this build. People don't understand, its not always corvettes, lambos and GTRs. Sometimes its about the daily drivers that can be just as awesome.
This sucks to see that it broke. I'm currently trying to finish my turbo mk1 focus for time attack and seeing something so similar is cool. I hope he gets it up and running and everything works out!
I really appreciate that your honest with us, and showed all the details. I also had this happen, though with a Subaru while rallying, and to this day I am not sure why it happened.
9:10 Ruby's Rodeo forever immortalized
I've spun a rod bearing on track... felt just like that. "Oh, that's not a good sound... it still drives ok, though a little down on power... Yeah, that sound is bad, I need to pull off"
I thought I could get away with just bearings, but it took out my crank and connecting rod with it. The crank was almost savable, but it had a tiny amount of runout (0.022") and nobody made large enough bearings to machine it out properly. The connecting rod was so overheated though it turned the metal around the bearing black, so if the bearing is spun it almost certainly needs one new piston. Luckily, the parts cost is pretty low, but the labor... I know it's not what anyone wants to hear, but you'll get it fixed and get back out on track!
I still haven't discovered the cause though. Long term wear caused high clearance/low pressure? Oil starvation around corners? High oil temp -> low viscosity -> low oil pressure/protection?
It was a very hot day when I killed mine, and I had been driving hard for a while, so high oil temp may have been my issue. I didn't have an oil pressure or temp gauge though so I don't know for sure.
This is so awesome. I own an STI but this has 10x more character
I started watching this channel ever since you started your OG tear down of the zx2, repainting the engine bay, welding, etc. now here you are 500+ thousand subscribers!!
Just take it home.. take your time, pull the engine apart and fix it even better then before.. and then enjoy at the track again.. love the content and your guys work, keep it up! I will be there allong the way..
Put some baffles in the oil pan, it might have just been starved. Also check the crank and rods for scoring, if you just put it back together, you're going to have a bad time.
If you watch the video ending, he is replacing the entire engine.
I love updates on the ZX2. This is the car that brought me to your channel. Great episode, sorry it broke.
I'm always here for the Escort updates. Love what you're doing, even if it doesn't always go according to plan. Actually, most of my projects never go according to plan. Your series really makes me miss my old Mk1 Focus. Wish I could have kept it around as a project as it handled amazingly. Good luck, and I can't wait to see the next one.
Knock knock whos there its Rodney haha good to see an update on the car hope quick fix for you and get an external oil cooler and fan set up to help with your oil temp
Love the positive attitude, even when down you keep strong.. hope you get some luck and get a whole trackday soon!
I had joy seeing another ZX2 update and there sadness at the end. As a former ZX2 owner the ending of the video hits home but for me it was always transmission issues.
All this work to blow up the engine again...
Next time, drive it on the street first. That way if you blow it up a 3rd time, you won't be so far from home
I did. Drove it a ton. Didn't have the issue until I made it on track. Pretty sure the oil pickup is getting starved of oil around high G corners.
@@GearsandGasoline this is why god gave us dry sump
There she was because I don’t think you did I’m breaking in the engine but if it’s not a built engine that doesn’t really matter well so I’m speaking from dragracing terms so I can be horribly wrong
@@peeree2983 we drove the car around for 3 days on the street before tracking it
@@samueljoslyn6911 yeah because a dry sump is cheap, should've made a baffled oilpan with gates.
Dude I know how it feels to put so much effort into a car and then it breaks before a track day. Because it happened to my starlet gt this morning after months of fixing the damn thing
Jishan Sharif really sorry to hear that man, hope you get it up and drive able
Bro ........been waiting for this episode !!!!!!!Holding my breath for the next one FYI for some weird reason I am an undercover ford four cylinder FAN!!!!! Because some one has to cheer for the underdog b/c Honda’s get soooooo much love.
No Nut nov just became harder after seeing this build update
Ben need another episode of the zx2 I'm wantiing to see that thing in action
Sweet build. Can't remember last time I saw a ZX2 in the wild. Was my first car at 16 thing was such a blast. Beat the crap out of that car for a good 5 years.
Dual K swaps? EK and Escort at the same time? You know you want to :P
That’s what I was going to say. K24 swap it.
He can't. To be able to compete in specific classes, he must conform to the make of his vehicle. so he has to keep it ford.
And call her Fonda.
Please keep the videos posting.
Love seeing 3rd gen escorts modded.
Theres not many on youtube
Ben! You were hauling butt before the engine let go. Man that car is pretty fast bro
She still looks great regardless!
I've never been a huge fan of the looks of the zx2 escort, but man, this thing looks nice!
Switch to Pennzoill platinum black label full synthetic, it can take heat and not wear parts. Put an oil cooler system or switch to a supercharger. Put a good brand insulation blanket cover over turbo to shroud heat.
I used to love my tiny Ford's, had a turbo SVT focus. Gj guys
Damn dude that sucks but that’s racing, hang in there it will get better.
I love this build so much.
Sorry to see the Escort breaking up on the track. :( But despite the outcome, I like how you emphasize the positives of your build and the performance of the new parts installed without blaming the car. Very professional! :)
Worth noting that you may have been on the edge of what a stock svt motor will tolerate if it wasn’t built. They really want forged rods and pistons above 240ft lbs and 270hp
I love seeing this car. I hate it when it breaks. Again!!
I really dig the choice to run a ZX2 on track, super under-appreciated car! Please consider running Schroth 4-point harnesses with the anti-submarine loop for track work - in the event of an impact the loop with break and prevent the body from sliding under the harness.
Yes I miss this car
Love the update videos on the Escort. You're almost there man, don't get discouraged.
It's a real shame you don't do motorcycles. I would love to see a bike build with this level of production quality.
Some nice upgrades! Another vote for k20 swap or fresh start with a new platform.
wish BC had those back when i had my wagon, had the good old Tokico Blues and Ground Controls... i have BCs on my C30 now they are great!
you are a brilliant videographer
Thank you for your positivity.
Sorry a kite your luck tho.
Thumbs up for your video editing.
Bearings are incredibly important before even thinking about tracking a car, im sorry this happened to you. Mistakes happen. Good luck on the next build.
Always interesting to see people investing the time in unusual chassis, never though an escort would ever look good but your looks pretty nice
Thank you for brining the escort back! It’s been a while.
Aaaaw man, just one lap! That sucks. Can't wait for the next episode!!
Love the escort videos. Shame about another thing going wrong, but I look forward to seeing you get her back on top.
Project Cars!?!?! T T Glad to see it back on the TRACK even though of the outcome!!! Looking forward to the next episode on this build!?!? Your vinyl branding on the race car looks amazing, I did all my vinyl for my race car myself and my buddy helped me with the bonnet wrap... =)
Time for a little re-engineering. Baffled oil pan, oil cooler, windage tray. Those are relatively cheap to do. Hope to see this back in action quickly.
Definitely would love to see more on the megasquirt setup. Thanks for the video!
Was his oil sloshing to the point of starvation?
Tbh this is one of the best thing one the channel
I feel for ya man, but it’s really cool to see the process you’re going through.
Please bring back the escort Ben.
I’ve been checking weekly for this one. I also have an escort zx2 with a built motor but because it’s still my daily I haven’t gone with a stand-alone or tuning in general bc daily’s don’t make good project cars but it’s going to be a full project car in short order
the wait for the next episode is killing me
Waiting for an update😩😅 love you guys
Good luck with the ZX2, I love seeing it on the show.
Talk about bad luck.I feel sorry for you man,i really do,i was hoping you could have some track time in it seeing you have little time to enjoy the car,well good luck with the fix and lets hope you can put some track miles on that puppy,it sure pulled great on the straights.👍👍👍And i normally am not that big fan of liveries but i get you want to contribute to your sponsors and i must say in this case it adds some nice touches to the car along with the new wheels👍✌️👉
Knock knock knock... yeah that's no big deal, just some bearings ;) You're inner Subaru owner is showing ;)
Fantastic production, subject matter, content. Sorry you had to deal with the engine blow up though. Keep producing great vids and GL next track day.
That track campus looks like great fun!
Love what you did with the escort! Always been a fan of these.
Enjoying the story of the escort. I hope for a speedy recovery for The Beast (x-men reference lol).
Bro we need a update on the civic, i miss that car soo much
That suck but its a learning curve but hope you get back on track best of luck to you.
That filter is what killed it i bet. 9:00
I got alot of respect for you man!
You need more than a set of rod bearings, my dude. That's a VERY audible knock. At THE MINIMUM, you're looking at pulling the crank to have it cut, a set of rods, hot tank the block and cylinder head, new oil pump, and oil cooler.
He is replacing everything besides the turbo, and that is getting flushed out.
Definitely a spun rod bearing, not a biggie!
YES I waited so long to see the new bumper
Wow the US version of the Escort looks like a cool car. We haven’t had ford escorts since 2001ish here in the UK
Not a cosworth though but it’s still a cool car
Over here that's sold as the ford probe not escort
TE's are the 2JZ swap of the wheel world
Sorry that happened. Love what you do keep moving forward!