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1320video Finds the Fastest Ford Transit Van in Europe at Santa Paula Raceway

1320video Finds the Fastest Ford Transit Van in Europe at Santa Paula Raceway
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1320video is back at Santa Paula Raceway for Door Slammers, and they've found the fastest front-wheel drive Ford in Europe - a Transit van! The setup is a 2 liter Zetec turbo autofocus, with a big G40 turbo and methanol filter. It's already run a 9.14, and they're hoping to get an 8 second run this weekend. They've made some changes to the gearbox, and have brand new tires ready to go. With a 60 foot of 1.50, it's still pretty heavy at 1160. It's a 2001 Ford Escort, and it's a tricky class to be competitive in.

After some hard work and dedication, 1320video's Ford Escort has done it! It's run an 8 second pass, and they're celebrating with a celebratory swim. Now they're ready to take on the competition in eliminations. With two 8.9s under their belt, they're confident they can take it all the way. They're up against a 12 second car in the first round, so they'll have to be on their A-game.

1320video is always bringing you the best in street racing, drag racing, and car events. They cover all the race day coverage, car interviews, and racing series you need to stay up to date with the latest in car culture and high-performance cars. Follow 1320video for all the turbo cars, car meets, and drag racing events you need to stay in the know.

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Viewers are impressed with the power and performance of the van and the team behind it, with many commenting on the difficulty of achieving such a feat with this model of car. Viewers also point out the similarities between the engine and transmission setup of the van and the old US-market Ford Escort ZX3.

The video also features a young girl who was excited to congratulate her dad for getting into the 8s, which viewers found endearing. Viewers also noted the presence of a “lad in the 114 t shirt” who is a wizard for front-wheel drive boys, and the mayor of the video.

The video was also praised for providing refreshing content from the UK, with many viewers hoping for a full feature from 1320 at Santa Pod. Viewers also made humorous comments such as “The Erection Specialists” and “Front wheel drive Ford truck....😵”.

Overall, viewers were impressed with the power and performance of the Ford Escort van and the team behind it, and praised 1320video for providing refreshing content from the UK.

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