{"product_id":"advance-headers-ford-cortina-2-0l-tc-td-4-cylinder-a219","title":"Advance Headers | Mild Steel Exhaust Extractors | Ford Escort Mk1 Mk2 RS2000 Cortina 2L | A219","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdvance Headers High-Performance Mild Steel Exhaust Extractors for FORD 2.0L OHC Pinto Engines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Advance Headers Performance Exhaust Extractors (A219) are precision-engineered for classic European and Australian Ford platforms powered by the iconic 2.0-Litre Overhead Cam (OHC) \"Pinto\" 4-cylinder engine. Covering the legendary Escort Mark 1 and Mark 2 (including RS2000 variants) alongside the Cortina TC and TD series, this heavy-duty tubular header upgrade replaces your highly restrictive factory cast-iron manifold to maximize exhaust scavenging velocity, lower engine backpressure, and unlock true classic Ford performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-content pb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePRODUCT CONTENTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Heavy-Duty Mild Steel Performance Exhaust Extractor Header Assembly (Standard Finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned mandrel-bent primary piping pathways deliver an entirely uniform internal diameter to promote optimized cylinder scavenging and crisp engine response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantially drops power-robbing backpressure, providing noticeable low-to-mid range torque acceleration—ideal for spirited street driving, classic track days, and restorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty mild steel construction structurally built to handle severe classic car engine bay thermal expansion cycles safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, precision laser-cut cylinder head flanges maintain flush mating boundaries to guard permanently against face distortion and exhaust gas leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered as a direct bolt-on upgrade to align cleanly with the standard 2.0L block footprint across both small-body and medium-body classic Ford chassis layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"flex flex-col space-y-2 text-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-500 font-semibold mr-1\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-gray-700\"\u003eAdvance Headers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-500 font-semibold mr-1\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-gray-700\"\u003eA219\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-500 font-semibold mr-1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-gray-700\"\u003eMild Steel (Standard Finish)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-500 font-semibold mr-1\"\u003eEngine Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-gray-700\"\u003eFord 2.0L OHC Inline-4 Petrol (\"Pinto\" Engine Configurations Only)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-500 font-semibold mr-1\"\u003eComponent Type:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-gray-700\"\u003ePerformance Exhaust Extractors \/ Headers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-500 font-semibold mr-1\"\u003eEstimated Fitting Time:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-gray-700\"\u003e1.5 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-500 font-semibold mr-1\"\u003eWelding Required:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-gray-700\"\u003eNo (Direct Bolt-On to Cylinder Head)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Crucial Engine \u0026amp; Chassis Fitment Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eEngine Engine Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is engineered explicitly for the 2.0-Litre OHC variant of the Pinto family. It will not align properly with smaller capacity layouts (such as the 1.3L or 1.6L Crossflow\/Kent blocks) due to variations in cylinder head deck height and port spacing geometries.\u003cbr\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eEscort Mk1 Retrofitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This header assembly is configured to drop cleanly into standard Escort Mark 2 and RS2000 engine bays, but it is also backward-compatible with older Escort Mark 1 bodies that have been retrofitted or modified to run the larger 2.0L Pinto engine unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Professional installation by an exhaust specialist or qualified classic automotive mechanic is highly recommended to guarantee proper system mapping and a perfect gas-tight seal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe image shown may not reflect the actual product design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure your vehicle details match the application guide below before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 100%; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 1rem;\" class=\"product-details-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Applications for A219 Performance Ford 2.0L Extractors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 1100px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; border-bottom: 3px solid #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eYear Range Spec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBody Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChassis Series\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEngine Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eFitting Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDrivetrain \/ Fitment Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; white-space: nowrap; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; white-space: nowrap; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEscort \/ RS2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e1975 – 1981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2-Door Coupe \/ 4-Door Sedan \/ Van\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMark 2 (Mk2) Series Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.0L Inline-4 Petrol (OHC Pinto Engine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e1.5 Hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRWD | Performance tubular replacement. 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