1320video Finds the Fastest Ford Transit Van in Europe at Santa Paula Raceway
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1320video is back at Santa Paula Raceway for Door Slammers, and they've found the fastest front-wheel drive Ford in Europe - a Transit van! The setup is a 2 liter Zetec turbo autofocus, with a big G40 turbo and methanol filter. It's already run a 9.14, and they're hoping to get an 8 second run this weekend. They've made some changes to the gearbox, and have brand new tires ready to go. With a 60 foot of 1.50, it's still pretty heavy at 1160. It's a 2001 Ford Escort, and it's a tricky class to be competitive in.
After some hard work and dedication, 1320video's Ford Escort has done it! It's run an 8 second pass, and they're celebrating with a celebratory swim. Now they're ready to take on the competition in eliminations. With two 8.9s under their belt, they're confident they can take it all the way. They're up against a 12 second car in the first round, so they'll have to be on their A-game.
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Viewers are impressed with the power and performance of the van and the team behind it, with many commenting on the difficulty of achieving such a feat with this model of car. Viewers also point out the similarities between the engine and transmission setup of the van and the old US-market Ford Escort ZX3.
The video also features a young girl who was excited to congratulate her dad for getting into the 8s, which viewers found endearing. Viewers also noted the presence of a “lad in the 114 t shirt” who is a wizard for front-wheel drive boys, and the mayor of the video.
The video was also praised for providing refreshing content from the UK, with many viewers hoping for a full feature from 1320 at Santa Pod. Viewers also made humorous comments such as “The Erection Specialists” and “Front wheel drive Ford truck....😵”.
Overall, viewers were impressed with the power and performance of the Ford Escort van and the team behind it, and praised 1320video for providing refreshing content from the UK.
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