Any rack can be used if it measures up, the Escort is used as its fairly common and easy to get parts/adapters for, and it fits in the gap nicely. If you're loooking at a different rack the important dimension is the point where the TRE's pivot, p75 shows you want it to be as close to 533mm as possible. (Escort is close but would need modifying to get spot-on)
I got my rack 2nd hand off the bay for 40 quid, news ones sometimes come up at around 80 + postage. At 130 you're probly looking at a quick rack? (2.4 turns vs 2.9)
Re mounts, I went for standard retail mounts, much cheaper than ali ones and can always be changed at a later date.
As always, the answer to your question is anything possible, just how much d'you want to modify? (And never be afraid to ask questions!)
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