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Originally Posted by Timmeh
There's alot of info I didn't know...
Also, what year is it that you don't need EPA testing for vehicles made before that year?
That's gotta be a big bonus for buying a pre 77 (I think it is?) Eski, if you're planning something wild.
Tim
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Ahh, I think you're thinking of ADR 27A, which came into effect in July 1976. If you're interested, have a look at the figures for a 1975 or pre-July 76 Mk II Escort Ghia, which had a 1600cc "Kent", dual-throat Webber carby and NO ANTI POLLUTION GEAR, and managed to put out 75kw/136Nm.
After ADR 27A, the 1600 only managed to put out 46kw/110Nm, which goes to show what a big difference ADR 27A made, although not all of that power loss can be blamed on 27A, at the time Ford also dropped the compression ratio and changed from the dual-throat Webber to a single barrel motorcraft.