Starting with a Ford 2.5 Duratec engine using either the ranger or arrow crankshaft you can have the ultimate Rally or Tarmac engine for your Ford Escort, engine starts life as a standard alloy block for weight reduction, we fit cams, dry sump kit, pistons, cams, springs etc.
Mate it to a T5 H pattern or 6 speed sequential and you will be good to go.