jonny-boy

Hello all.
here we have my rs500 block that I bought a while ago for a big build but has stood in the garage. The block has just returned from Cleasby Precision Engine Services where it was fully checked over and cleaned internally and externally and prepared ready to build up, they commented its a "used but as new block" on standard bore. The block has had the inner 6 bolt holes long studded, so will need no preparation to build a big bhp engine.

£2500 or very close offer thanks

Caddyshack

Is the rs500 block different to the basic 205 block then as normally people go for the 200 block.

Nicely presented by the way

800bhp

I maybe wrong but as far as I know Rs500 205 blocks are the 200 blocks that were later fitted to the Escort Cosworth.

jonny-boy

Hi the rs500 blocks were considered the ultimate block they have thicker walls smaller core plugs than the 200 blocks and the sapphire 205 blocks and were run in the 560 bhp touring cars back in the day. They are very heavy/stronger compared to the later 200 and 205 blocks

Caddyshack

Wow, thanks for the info. I am researching blocks for a rebuild

Caddyshack

Odd they didn't give them a new code like a "500 block"

jonny-boy

202-pinto/transit block
205 small core plug-rs500 block with thicker walls
205 large core plug-2wd sapphire cosworth block
200-escort cosworth block thicker material around base area to accept 4wd running gear

Adam-M

I always thought the rs500 block was the same strength as the 200 block?

jonny-boy

Over the years(12 with an escort cosworth) I have weighed the bare blocks as follows:
205 is 43.9 kg
200 is 48.1 kg
Rs 500 205 block is 49.2 kg

jonny-boy

Plus they didnt have cracking issues unlike the escort cosworth 200 blocks

jonny-boy

There are no numbers on the block so can be stamped to suit the car

adam151082

Interesting, ive got a RS500 block in my car. Good luck with the sale.

jonny-boy

Listed on the bay now 272243926930 Thanks

jonny-boy

Bump Bump

jonny-boy

£2200 Now

jonny-boy

contact : jlee@matherandstuart.co.uk because I don't come on here much now with limited internet

Cheers

jonny-boy

Bump me up I'm still hear

jonny-boy

NOW SOLD