4x4 mk4 escort cosworth PROJECT

red_s1 · 10-09-2009, 11:40 PM

here is my latest project just a few pics of the start of it, i will try keep this up to date, let me know what yous think,

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combi van man · 11-09-2009, 12:02 AM

looks good mate,another mk4 being done

i started to do my combi van,ive just cut it in half

as got offerd a 3dr

liammcl · 11-09-2009, 07:34 AM

Looks good. Did you put the sierra rear floor in or just the rear turrets?

Cragrat · 11-09-2009, 07:48 AM

looking good,whats the spec on the engine gonna be?

red_s1 · 11-09-2009, 08:46 AM

i am only going to be running greens just now but once i have it done i will probably get the engine low comp then make the spec a bit better, i just wanted something for a change,

carlo · 11-09-2009, 09:37 AM

I have seen this shell its very nicley done

focus 4x4 · 11-09-2009, 04:36 PM

Nice one ! the way these conversions should be done!

Twins · 11-09-2009, 06:12 PM

woolford · 11-09-2009, 06:17 PM

Glenn. · 12-09-2009, 08:08 PM

That looks like a really good conversion that has been do.

red_s1 · 12-09-2009, 09:30 PM

the shell is very well done, i dont know what kind of intercooler i will get to fit it, it has the rs turbo crossmember so i think i will need a rs turbo front mount,

-beefy- · 12-09-2009, 09:40 PM

welcome to the fold fella

what tanks it got fitted , any pics of the rear underside

lol for a moment there i thought someone had stolen me shell lol

looks well , whats the plan for the car ??

beef

fezzajsy · 13-09-2009, 02:00 AM

jonny s2 · 13-09-2009, 02:06 AM

did you buy already done,or did you do it?looks a great base so many mk3s and 4s getting done now absolute timeless,wicked project buddy cant wait to see the progress

Brian · 13-09-2009, 08:43 AM

Brian

red_s1 · 14-09-2009, 05:27 PM

i will get pictures of under the car, it has a sierra cosworth fuel tank, i bought the shell already done so i am just going to get it built up with the greens and usual stuff the now then maybe get more power,
i am wanting it to look as standard as possible, hopefully have the engine in tonight,

does anyone know were i can get braided brake lines?? if so please pm thanks,

stuarth · 19-09-2009, 05:01 PM

stuarth · 19-09-2009, 05:03 PM

stuarth · 19-09-2009, 05:04 PM

stuarth · 19-09-2009, 05:05 PM

jonny s2 · 19-09-2009, 06:22 PM

this is looking good already

cossie daz · 19-09-2009, 06:47 PM

looks good

BON_300 · 04-10-2009, 07:46 PM

...any before pics ? before and during the cutting and welding process ?

red_s1 · 17-11-2009, 10:33 AM

no pictures before it mate i got the shell already done and it has been done perfect,

just a few pictures of my head gasket getting done and heaters in,

heater boxes in,

head back on with inlet,

brake lines all ran in,

hoping to having it running this week, seems to be getting there, will try and get more pictures as we go along,

graham c · 17-11-2009, 09:38 PM

cool i nearly bought some think like this years ago but got out bid

escoskmv · 18-11-2009, 11:59 PM

looks the bollocks,i like this car mate and it will handel better than the rwd conversions in the mk 4s!! nice

rst in breaking · 19-11-2009, 12:44 AM

jonny s2 · 19-11-2009, 01:25 AM

are you fitting the rst kit,or just as it is

red_s1 · 19-11-2009, 09:38 AM

thanks for the comments, i am going to have it looking like a standard rs turbo with orange indicators and standard back lights, with the turbo kit,but i dont know what wheels to put on it as i am supposed to be gettin ap 4pots. so maybe escort cosworth wheels,

clarke5700 · 19-11-2009, 10:28 AM

oooooo looks good nice work

BON_300 · 19-11-2009, 04:46 PM

Hi
Does anyone know if this "cut & paste" chassis idea has been done on any other cars other than Mk4 escort ? Lets say a BMW E30 maybe ?

Could it be done ?

escoskmv · 19-11-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BON_300

Hi
Does anyone know if this "cut & paste" chassis idea has been done on any other cars other than Mk4 escort ? Lets say a BMW E30 maybe ?

Could it be done ?

my mate has put v6 cosworth engine runnin cos 4x4 stuff in a astra gte!! if you got the no how you can put the chassis in wot ever you want mate

fezzajsy · 19-11-2009, 11:05 PM

looking good matey

BON_300 · 20-11-2009, 09:10 PM

would love to see how your friend`s astra looks

You should post a couple of pics... I`ve seen 4wd YB Turbo Pug 306 too and 4x4 Mk1 escorts but not an astra hehe sound cool

graham c · 21-11-2009, 08:55 AM

am doing a 4x4 mk1 at min, but their is that black one with silver strip over their were you are have you seen it? their is load of 4x4 mk3,mk4 on this site at min and few focos,s to anglia,cortian,and one of the first to be built andys mk2!

red_s1 · 30-11-2009, 11:35 AM

just a quick update since the last time i will try keep it updated,

underside of the car has still to be cleaned up and undersealed so will get pictures up once the suspension is on, hopefully have it running tonight,

carlo · 30-11-2009, 12:00 PM

Getting there now eddie

who is building it for you?

red_s1 · 30-11-2009, 12:33 PM

my mate jamie, he has it up at his garage just now and just doing bits and bobs when he has time, hopefully have it ready soon and get the bumpers and kit on it,

andy escos · 30-11-2009, 06:01 PM

looks like a real good conversion

andy escos · 30-11-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BON_300

Hi
Does anyone know if this "cut & paste" chassis idea has been done on any other cars other than Mk4 escort ? Lets say a BMW E30 maybe ?

Could it be done ?

any thing is possible i done it to a mk2 escort should be easier as the bmw is wider

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red_s1 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 6	the shell is very well done, i dont know what kind of intercooler i will get to fit it, it has the rs turbo crossmember so i think i will need a rs turbo front mount,

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-beefy- formerly beefy-rst-2 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (6) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cleveland rsoc Posts: 9,634 Rep Power: 16	welcome to the fold fella what tanks it got fitted , any pics of the rear underside lol for a moment there i thought someone had stolen me shell lol looks well , whats the plan for the car ?? beef __________________ founder of the parmo apprcieation scoceity ... SUPPORTER OF RONNIE AMIS !!-team airtec/gs automotive !!! Quote: Originally Posted by Will @ M Developments Honestly, a roller T4 like wennys would suit your needs perfectly. If it did blowjobs and made parmos you'd need nothing else in life

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red_s1 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 6	i will get pictures of under the car, it has a sierra cosworth fuel tank, i bought the shell already done so i am just going to get it built up with the greens and usual stuff the now then maybe get more power, i am wanting it to look as standard as possible, hopefully have the engine in tonight, does anyone know were i can get braided brake lines?? if so please pm thanks,

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BON_300 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 209 Rep Power: 3	...any before pics ? before and during the cutting and welding process ?

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red_s1 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 6	mk4 no pictures before it mate i got the shell already done and it has been done perfect, just a few pictures of my head gasket getting done and heaters in, heater boxes in, head back on with inlet, brake lines all ran in, hoping to having it running this week, seems to be getting there, will try and get more pictures as we go along,

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escoskmv Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: worcstershire Posts: 267 Rep Power: 3	looks the bollocks,i like this car mate and it will handel better than the rwd conversions in the mk 4s!! nice __________________

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jonny s2 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west coastcustoms Posts: 4,180 Rep Power: 7	are you fitting the rst kit,or just as it is __________________ power is nothing without control

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red_s1 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 6	thanks for the comments, i am going to have it looking like a standard rs turbo with orange indicators and standard back lights, with the turbo kit,but i dont know what wheels to put on it as i am supposed to be gettin ap 4pots. so maybe escort cosworth wheels,

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BON_300 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 209 Rep Power: 3	Hi Does anyone know if this "cut & paste" chassis idea has been done on any other cars other than Mk4 escort ? Lets say a BMW E30 maybe ? Could it be done ?

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fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	looking good matey __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

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BON_300 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 209 Rep Power: 3	would love to see how your friend`s astra looks You should post a couple of pics... I`ve seen 4wd YB Turbo Pug 306 too and 4x4 Mk1 escorts but not an astra hehe sound cool

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graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	am doing a 4x4 mk1 at min, but their is that black one with silver strip over their were you are have you seen it? their is load of 4x4 mk3,mk4 on this site at min and few focos,s to anglia,cortian,and one of the first to be built andys mk2! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

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red_s1 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 6	just a quick update since the last time i will try keep it updated, underside of the car has still to be cleaned up and undersealed so will get pictures up once the suspension is on, hopefully have it running tonight,

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carlo 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 16,049 Rep Power: 23	Getting there now eddie who is building it for you? __________________ ps3 game tag carlo-ybe If you need cosworth parts contact mark 07548064979 www.mt-motorsport.com