Anyone know LK53 TZM?! - Page 4

sjb · 12-02-2013, 10:22 AM

Yes, last Wednesday. Not missing it either!

thrashermax · 12-02-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sjb

Yes, last Wednesday. Not missing it either!

How long did you have it? I've got 2 mark ones along with the CSL. My blue mk1 has a RS1800 zetec and my latest is a standard 1600 xflow... it's a shame you couldn't keep both. Anyway, everytime you look at the CSL, you won't miss the old Ford!

sjb · 12-02-2013, 10:33 AM

I bought it in 1987 as my first car with a lotus twin cam fitted but being 17 I couldn't insure it. I put a crossflow in it (& sold the TC for £150!) until 1989 ish when I did a full 5 year resto on it. I sold it in 1995 but bought it back again in 2009 from the same guy! The crossflow was so slow so I fitted a 161bhp 1700 burton crossflow that was a nightmare in that tune! 11.7:1 compression! But 99 octane fuel and it was a rocket!!! Like I said it took a lot to sell it but financially it was the only way and I don't think I've made the wrong decision

thrashermax · 12-02-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sjb

I bought it in 1987 as my first car with a lotus twin cam fitted but being 17 I couldn't insure it. I put a crossflow in it (& sold the TC for £150!) until 1989 ish when I did a full 5 year resto on it. I sold it in 1995 but bought it back again in 2009 from the same guy! The crossflow was so slow so I fitted a 161bhp 1700 burton crossflow that was a nightmare in that tune! 11.7:1 compression! But 99 octane fuel and it was a rocket!!! Like I said it took a lot to sell it but financially it was the only way and I don't think I've made the wrong decision

Definitely the right decision as you can use CSL everyday! Anyway, you'll probably end up buying the Escort back one day.

My hat goes off to you... Twin Cam engined Mk1 as a first car! My first was Rover 216... if only we knew what would increase in value... that TC engine is worth a penny or two now! The CSL should increase over time...

Well done and enjoy!

sjb · 12-02-2013, 10:50 AM

Cheers! And yes I'd like to think that one day I'll buy it back!

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sjb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brighton. Posts: 372 Casino cash: $6192	Yes, last Wednesday. Not missing it either!

12-02-2013, 10:33 AM	#33
sjb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brighton. Posts: 372 Casino cash: $6192	I bought it in 1987 as my first car with a lotus twin cam fitted but being 17 I couldn't insure it. I put a crossflow in it (& sold the TC for £150!) until 1989 ish when I did a full 5 year resto on it. I sold it in 1995 but bought it back again in 2009 from the same guy! The crossflow was so slow so I fitted a 161bhp 1700 burton crossflow that was a nightmare in that tune! 11.7:1 compression! But 99 octane fuel and it was a rocket!!! Like I said it took a lot to sell it but financially it was the only way and I don't think I've made the wrong decision

12-02-2013, 10:50 AM	#35
sjb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brighton. Posts: 372 Casino cash: $6192	Cheers! And yes I'd like to think that one day I'll buy it back!