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    Ken Block, Chris Atkinson Spank A Vintage Ford Escort In Woods

    How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds

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    11/18/09

    In reply to Ken Block, Chris Atkinson Spank A Vintage Ford Escort In Woods
    As kick-to-the-jaw awesome as the Group B beasts were, the rear-drive machinery that preceded them (Escort RS, Ascona 400, 131 Abarth, Sunbeam Lotus, et al) were just as rad, IMO. #kenblock
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    11/17/09

    In reply to Ken Block, Chris Atkinson Spank A Vintage Ford Escort In Woods
    Wow. I wish my commute was like that. #kenblock
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    11/17/09

    In reply to Ken Block, Chris Atkinson Spank A Vintage Ford Escort In Woods
    i would like to say that the reason my fore-arms are so well developed is from twisting a steering wheel around while flying through a dirt track rally course. that is all. #kenblock
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    Image of PowerTryp, Starless wonder. PowerTryp, Starless wonder.
    11/17/09

    @günter macbeetle, codename: chrystlubitshi: So thats what the kids are calling it these days... #kenblock
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    günter macbeetle, codename: chrystlubitshi promoted this comment PowerTryp, Starless wonder. was starred PowerTryp, Starless wonder. was unstarred
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    11/17/09

    @PowerTryp, Starless wonder.: yes... yes that's it... i would say it's from practicing guitar.. but i cannot demonstrate that.. b/c i still suck at playing guitar... i like this new excuse a lot better... i can actually drive...... #kenblock
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    Image of Franzouse Franzouse
    11/17/09

    In reply to Ken Block, Chris Atkinson Spank A Vintage Ford Escort In Woods
    This is great.
    For the past years (I'm thinking 1997-2008), the so-called "money years", the emphasis culturally in our world has been on money, bling, luxury and other superficial marketing-based crap; this translated "automotively" in super expensive flashy customs and racing trends such as "drifting" and all that other fast n furious inspired crap.
    Now that we're all broke, those values aren't so dominant anymore and I hope that people will gravitate towards more authentic stuff such as grassroots racing and maybe rally racing.

    Jalopnik has always more or less understood that, but videos like this one might convince the wider public.
    So +1 mr Block #kenblock
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    Image of Drew and not U Drew and not U
    11/17/09

    @Franzouse: Exactly! Who says you need a fat budget to have fun? #kenblock
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    11/17/09

    In reply to Ken Block, Chris Atkinson Spank A Vintage Ford Escort In Woods
    Psst...Block and Atkinson have been reported to be the drivers for the new Monster Energy Drink WRC team for the upcoming WRC season. Scuttlebutt says they'll be driving select events in an '09 Focus WRC before going to the WRC Spec Fiesta and a full calender the following year. If true, than that makes this "team building"....and a whole lot of fun. #kenblock
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    11/17/09

    In reply to Ken Block, Chris Atkinson Spank A Vintage Ford Escort In Woods
    Why does Ken Block always seem to be having so much fun? Screw him. #kenblock
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    Image of Elhigh Elhigh
    10/23/09

    In reply to How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds
    I've seen a couple of engine pull competitions at VW meets. Two guys, elbows flying and the engine's on the ground usually in under 60 seconds. All hand tools, and unlike these guys, they're starting with a car that has no prep work on it - for instance, the hood doesn't just pop off. #fordescort
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    10/23/09

    In reply to How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds
    Sure, it's mostly fake but the coolest part is how they pull the guy out from under the car---that saved a lot of time. I guess they don't have creepers in old Blighty. #fordescort
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    10/23/09

    In reply to How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds
    Sure, it's mostly fake but the coolest part is how they pull the guy out from under the car---that saved a lot of time. I guess they don't have creepers in old Blighty. #fordescort
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    10/23/09

    In reply to How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds
    The Mexican car thieving rings in LA would have had the Escort totally stripped and carried off in 32 seconds....or any other car for that matter...LOL! #fordescort
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    10/23/09

    In reply to How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds
    Our Escort blew it's motor during it's third LeMons race. Where were those guys then? We could have used them. #fordescort
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    10/24/09

    @f86sabre: They only work on European Escorts. #fordescort
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    Image of loki007 loki007
    10/23/09

    In reply to How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds
    42 (seconds) for the whole thing? I never figured the answer to life, the universe, and everything involved an Escort or Royal Marines. #fordescort
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    Image of tyfunk02 tyfunk02
    10/23/09

    @loki007: That's worth a heart click. #fordescort
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    10/23/09

    @tyfunk02: Ditto. #fordescort
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    Image of Tiptoetherat Tiptoetherat
    10/23/09

    In reply to How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds
    Did they cheat?? Sure they did, but it was still great fun to watch, and...just look at that mustache!! Its amazing!! #fordescort
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    10/23/09

    In reply to How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds
    No coolant lines needed for a 10 sec drive. Driveshaft and motor mounts suspect though, like a car from the movie "Gung Ho." #fordescort
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    Image of lilwillie lilwillie
    10/23/09

    In reply to How To Swap A Ford Escort Engine In 32 Seconds
    my guess is a second power plant on a wheel to accelerate it the ten feet. The in and out was for show.

    Nice, funny video though

    /had his morning coffee, not such a asshole now. #fordescort
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    Image of JeepyJayhawk JeepyJayhawk
    10/23/09

    @lilwillie: I missed you being an asshole? This is what I get for going to work late... #fordescort
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    10/23/09

    @JeepyJayhawk:

    I went off on the SUV/Rabbit topic, no one called me a asshole, no need too. I know I am one :) #fordescort
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    10/23/09

    @lilwillie: Looking up thread now... #fordescort
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