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Originally Posted by Duddha
Pardon me guys, but having discussed with Claude directly, if you look at the 5566 FIA Homologation form of the Ford Escort RS2000, the Pinto block, Holbay cylinder head and injection are homologated in the amendment 5/5V on the 13.5.1974.
So the car is FIA correct and conforms to the HTP Claude has.
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I'm back and disagree! This is my take- The car cannot be a Gp2 RS1600 (which is what it was entered as) and have a Pinto based Holbay engine of 2litres or any other capacity. That spec does not appear in the RS1600 homologation papers.
BUT as you say Ford did include it on the RS2000 papers, even though there is no evidence I am aware of that it was used in period in a MK1 RS2000. Sadly we seem to be reaching a situation with the FIA where parts can be used even though no period proof is available. also, if an Escort is to be presented with this engine, it should also conform to other RS2000 homologation, which will include 20mm thick brake discs, bubble arches only and no front spoiler. I would need to clarify the use of a ZF 5speed g/box as this is included and then crossed out on the homologation papers.
Further to the above, I have been advised that new 'Holbay' engines can be built using an American 2.3 litre bottom end and give 300bhp! This is something that organisers will need to be aware of if more cars are presented with this engine type. One car is being built with 'Holbay' lump in the UK at present.
My RS1600 may not be period but is fundamentally period correct. Naturally it is the organisers perogative to accept cars or refuse them, but it would be disappointing to see a promising intitial race turn into a series for a mismatch of cars. But as ever I will vote with my feet when the time comes!
