escort diffs?

Post by **silly** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:13 pm

hey there i have a coupl of escort diff.axle setups. one is off a van other a car. the van one has bigger drum brakes. anyone know how i can indetify the ratios and what would be a better choice for a engine upgrade?

Post by **silly** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:14 pm

also opinions on 13inch wheels. which seem to readily available andinexpensive

Post by **silly** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:07 pm

scored some 13 inch mag wheels and tyres for 150$.
it would seem that the 1300 escort van has a 4.1 ratio and larger drum brakes. i think i will go with the 4.1 as the old rwd toyotas run this ratio on a 4age motor and 5 speed. zippy round town an on hills i guess