MK1 escort HELP PLEASE

[bobablack]

Hi I have a mk1 Escort 1972 and a red top to go in it can some one please tell me what would be the best gearbox to put in it and do I need anything to fit it? many thanks if some one can help

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

A Ford type 9? Failing that, a Ford T5.

These are normally used in things like Caterhams and Westfields, which also often run a Vauxhall red top motor. So a bell-housing adaptor is readily available.

HTH

[bobablack]

Thanks for the info sounds great will look out on ebay for something thanks again