ESCORT MK4 VAN SLEEPER PROJECT (4X4 COSWORTH) - Page 3

Mixja · 26-07-2007, 10:52 PM

now, thats defo gonna catch a few people out at the lights...!!!

like that a lot....

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PT · 27-07-2007, 01:11 AM

I love this thing

mk3cosworth · 28-07-2007, 05:12 PM

wired it up today and done a few bits to it, so nearly done now, just mainly the exhaust to do and maybe put a bias pedal box in as the servo and master cylinder are far to close exhaust

ste F · 31-07-2007, 12:31 PM

ill see if i can steal that vid for you wenny...

ste F · 31-07-2007, 12:32 PM

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=dd823a6b.flv

in theory that should work

rog · 31-07-2007, 12:50 PM

ACE!

Just watched the vid, gonna video my car starting up when i get it all back together, i'll be jumping around like a prize idiot!

mk3cosworth · 31-07-2007, 02:44 PM

lol i wired the engine up with only using 2 wires off the cossy loom, there so easy to wire in

jawanne · 31-07-2007, 03:29 PM

cooool car wat bhp will it be

mk3cosworth · 15-08-2007, 10:14 PM

should be around 350 bhp, its all done now just need a bonnet and front bumper and some tax and test and its ready for action
taking it to york raceway next sunday as its run what ya brung but its also jap day so think ill upset a few jap car owners like last year lol

paul16v · 15-08-2007, 10:17 PM

lol yeh same engine different car

Sideways_Sierra · 15-08-2007, 10:32 PM

looks good man, what front set up you used? in terms of hubs, rack, crossmember etc ?

mk3cosworth · 15-08-2007, 11:02 PM

its all shortend sierra 4x4 stuff so i dont have the same problems as the mk3 with the front wheels sticking out

Sideways_Sierra · 15-08-2007, 11:11 PM

ah top man, keep up the good work

mk3cosworth · 22-08-2007, 11:11 PM

well its been out for its first run round the block today, alls well except for a missfire but i should get that ironed out by sunday for york

ill go round the scrap yards tomorrow to get a bonnet, bumper and some wiring for the clocks, then a few minor jobs to do, then its all done

carlo · 23-08-2007, 08:07 AM

Another top sleeper well done

roro22 · 26-08-2007, 08:09 PM

Would love to see that in action, quality idea!

dazoriginal · 26-08-2007, 09:56 PM

yep gets my vote F@ck labour

foreverwhite · 27-08-2007, 11:53 AM

how about some 'Royal Nail' graphics done in the same style as royal mail?

or 'Parcel Farce' lol ???

paul16v · 27-08-2007, 07:13 PM

http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=SV_A0047.flv

he ran a 12.7 with it yesterday, it flys off the line

Sideways_Sierra · 27-08-2007, 08:15 PM

top job

mk3cosworth · 27-08-2007, 08:36 PM

ran a 12.61 so not a bad day

mart33 · 27-08-2007, 11:31 PM

nice wicked sleeper van

Neil@FastFord · 28-08-2007, 02:05 PM

As per txt.....your a sicko pal!!!

mk3cosworth · 28-08-2007, 04:51 PM

neal when did you txt me mate

cjay2004 · 28-08-2007, 05:10 PM

sweet van

im gonna be doing somethink similer to a mk3 xr soon (not cossie power though) just wondered what pedal-box you used + master cylinder and servo??

mondeomark · 28-08-2007, 05:37 PM

thats going to be mint m8 keep the posts comin

paul16v · 28-08-2007, 09:39 PM

couple more vids of sunday,

http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6th2007016.flv

that yellow kitten was mad, n/a yb lump in it

http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6th2007005.flv

mart33 · 29-08-2007, 10:02 PM

lol postman pat van love it

blacky. · 30-08-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjay2004

sweet van

im gonna be doing somethink similer to a mk3 xr soon (not cossie power though) just wondered what pedal-box you used + master cylinder and servo??

it only has the standard escort one at the mo but with the pedal bar removed & moved on to the drivers side insted of siting on the pasinger side

Magic Numbers · 31-08-2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stavros

make sure u keep this a PROPER sleeper this time, no fancy alloys and chrome rollcages!

i say roof rack, wrong coloured bonnet and one wing, steelies, hidden exhaust outlet, and kick and scratch it a few times

then just live your life patrolling round supercar/evo/scooby/skyline meets making people look like total cunts by getting whupped by a fucked old van

And a 3 month old copy of the Daily Sport!

Proper Sleeper!

vinnyvangough · 06-09-2007, 05:15 PM

So interested with this. Was gonna do it to my mk5 van but couldnt afford the engine and when got looking it was too rotted out underneath. boo hoo

mk3cosworth · 13-09-2007, 07:44 PM

just modified a rs500 alloy intercooler to fit in, a new air filter and a bit of under bonnet cleaning, ready for the group thrash at brunters i a couple of weeks, you wil see it in fast ford shortly after
thanks for all you coments ill keep you updated with any more mods

escort_cosworth_monte_163 · 13-09-2007, 09:53 PM

very nice ,is that the one that had a 2.8 cologne turbo technics with ap clutch and 24valve cozzy pistons? engine melted one of its pistons because didnt have the right retard unit on the dizzy

mk3cosworth · 13-09-2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escort_cosworth_monte_163

very nice ,is that the one that had a 2.8 cologne turbo technics with ap clutch and 24valve cozzy pistons? engine melted one of its pistons because didnt have the right retard unit on the dizzy

ye sounds like you know more about the van and engine than me lol

dangerbrian · 13-09-2007, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk3cosworth

Quote:

Originally Posted by escort_cosworth_monte_163

very nice ,is that the one that had a 2.8 cologne turbo technics with ap clutch and 24valve cozzy pistons? engine melted one of its pistons because didnt have the right retard unit on the dizzy

ye sounds like you know more about the van and engine than me lol

you have a point there m8

escort_cosworth_monte_163 · 13-09-2007, 10:56 PM

yes my mate bought the engine from you i stripped it down it was proper totaled but hay he got it cheap must have been running 250 bhp plus to do that , better luck with the cosworth engine

mk3cosworth · 13-09-2007, 11:03 PM

lol i had guessed you or a mate had bought the engine, it was cheap all the bits he got, it went ok but alot better with the yb in

escort_cosworth_monte_163 · 13-09-2007, 11:06 PM

well ten times better with the yb because its lighter so better cornering etc

all the best

Garsy™ · 14-09-2007, 09:07 AM

fuckin awesome wenny. lookin forward to seeing it

Gary F · 14-09-2007, 01:00 PM

Is the mk3 fucked then?

27-07-2007, 01:11 AM	#82
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31-07-2007, 12:31 PM	#84
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31-07-2007, 12:32 PM	#85
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31-07-2007, 12:50 PM	#86
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31-07-2007, 03:29 PM	#88
jawanne Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 652	cooool car wat bhp will it be __________________ built by sex gods one fine ford

28-07-2007, 05:12 PM	#83
mk3cosworth BANNED BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east, hartlepool Posts: 1,764	wired it up today and done a few bits to it, so nearly done now, just mainly the exhaust to do and maybe put a bias pedal box in as the servo and master cylinder are far to close exhaust

31-07-2007, 02:44 PM	#87
mk3cosworth BANNED BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east, hartlepool Posts: 1,764	lol i wired the engine up with only using 2 wires off the cossy loom, there so easy to wire in

15-08-2007, 10:14 PM	#89
mk3cosworth BANNED BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east, hartlepool Posts: 1,764	should be around 350 bhp, its all done now just need a bonnet and front bumper and some tax and test and its ready for action taking it to york raceway next sunday as its run what ya brung but its also jap day so think ill upset a few jap car owners like last year lol

15-08-2007, 10:17 PM	#90
paul16v PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,821	lol yeh same engine different car

15-08-2007, 10:32 PM	#91
Sideways_Sierra Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 568	looks good man, what front set up you used? in terms of hubs, rack, crossmember etc ?

15-08-2007, 11:02 PM	#92
mk3cosworth BANNED BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east, hartlepool Posts: 1,764	its all shortend sierra 4x4 stuff so i dont have the same problems as the mk3 with the front wheels sticking out

15-08-2007, 11:11 PM	#93
Sideways_Sierra Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 568	ah top man, keep up the good work

22-08-2007, 11:11 PM	#94
mk3cosworth BANNED BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east, hartlepool Posts: 1,764	well its been out for its first run round the block today, alls well except for a missfire but i should get that ironed out by sunday for york ill go round the scrap yards tomorrow to get a bonnet, bumper and some wiring for the clocks, then a few minor jobs to do, then its all done

23-08-2007, 08:07 AM	#95
carlo 10K+ Poster!! Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 12,115	Another top sleeper well done __________________ www.andrewgallacher.com = now mot testing station 01563 537 145 ps3 game tag carlo-ktm

26-08-2007, 08:09 PM	#96
roro22 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 1,000	Would love to see that in action, quality idea! __________________ ----- 1991 S2 rst ----- was 59k miles www.westofscotlandrsoc.net/ Series 2 Bufty Cleanup thread http://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/268860-red-urm-s2-bufty-clean-up-23-11-purchases.html

26-08-2007, 09:56 PM	#97
dazoriginal prodigal son Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scotland....The Shire Posts: 2,119	yep gets my vote F@ck labour

27-08-2007, 11:53 AM	#98
foreverwhite Banned BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 1,755	how about some 'Royal Nail' graphics done in the same style as royal mail? or 'Parcel Farce' lol ???

27-08-2007, 07:13 PM	#99
paul16v PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,821	http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=SV_A0047.flv he ran a 12.7 with it yesterday, it flys off the line

27-08-2007, 08:15 PM	#100
Sideways_Sierra Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 568	top job

27-08-2007, 08:36 PM	#101
mk3cosworth BANNED BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east, hartlepool Posts: 1,764	ran a 12.61 so not a bad day

27-08-2007, 11:31 PM	#102
mart33 Regular Contributor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Location: west mids (stourbridge) Posts: 220	nice wicked sleeper van

28-08-2007, 02:05 PM	#103
Neil@FastFord Sponsor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oldham + Fast Ford Posts: 3,294	As per txt.....your a sicko pal!!! __________________ www.fastfordmag.co.uk Team SHAKE N' BAKE I know what naked girls look like, in real life!

28-08-2007, 04:51 PM	#104
mk3cosworth BANNED BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east, hartlepool Posts: 1,764	neal when did you txt me mate

28-08-2007, 05:10 PM	#105
cjay2004 Virgin Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: midlands Posts: 13	sweet van im gonna be doing somethink similer to a mk3 xr soon (not cossie power though) just wondered what pedal-box you used + master cylinder and servo??

28-08-2007, 05:37 PM	#106
mondeomark Regular Contributor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Posts: 294	thats going to be mint m8 keep the posts comin __________________

28-08-2007, 09:39 PM	#107
paul16v PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,821	couple more vids of sunday, http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6th2007016.flv that yellow kitten was mad, n/a yb lump in it http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6th2007005.flv

29-08-2007, 10:02 PM	#108
mart33 Regular Contributor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Location: west mids (stourbridge) Posts: 220	lol postman pat van love it

06-09-2007, 05:15 PM	#111
vinnyvangough Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Holsworthy, Devon Posts: 1,666	sleeper So interested with this. Was gonna do it to my mk5 van but couldnt afford the engine and when got looking it was too rotted out underneath. boo hoo __________________

13-09-2007, 07:44 PM	#112
mk3cosworth BANNED BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east, hartlepool Posts: 1,764	just modified a rs500 alloy intercooler to fit in, a new air filter and a bit of under bonnet cleaning, ready for the group thrash at brunters i a couple of weeks, you wil see it in fast ford shortly after thanks for all you coments ill keep you updated with any more mods

13-09-2007, 09:53 PM	#113
escort_cosworth_monte_163 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: notts Posts: 63	turbo technics very nice ,is that the one that had a 2.8 cologne turbo technics with ap clutch and 24valve cozzy pistons? engine melted one of its pistons because didnt have the right retard unit on the dizzy __________________ anything ford ,no jap crap

13-09-2007, 10:56 PM	#116
escort_cosworth_monte_163 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: notts Posts: 63	yes my mate bought the engine from you i stripped it down it was proper totaled but hay he got it cheap must have been running 250 bhp plus to do that , better luck with the cosworth engine __________________ anything ford ,no jap crap

13-09-2007, 11:03 PM	#117
mk3cosworth BANNED BANNED Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east, hartlepool Posts: 1,764	lol i had guessed you or a mate had bought the engine, it was cheap all the bits he got, it went ok but alot better with the yb in

13-09-2007, 11:06 PM	#118
escort_cosworth_monte_163 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: notts Posts: 63	well ten times better with the yb because its lighter so better cornering etc all the best __________________ anything ford ,no jap crap

14-09-2007, 09:07 AM	#119
Garsy™ Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: newcastle (west end) Posts: 99	fuckin awesome wenny. lookin forward to seeing it __________________ life's a bitch, then ya buy a cosworth...

14-09-2007, 01:00 PM	#120
Gary F PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Shields Posts: 3,082	Is the mk3 fucked then? __________________ PS3 Name ITSYOURFAULT