Firenza 6 litre project... Its painted, pics pg 11. - Page 2

NEILNATO · 29-09-2009, 09:38 PM

Will defo be one to watch......

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FezzaBoy87 · 29-09-2009, 09:43 PM

Wagt kind of power will the v8 make?

Martin-Hadland · 30-09-2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FezzaBoy87

Wagt kind of power will the v8 make?

400hp standard, mine will be make 500 ish.

nuttynil · 30-09-2009, 09:14 AM

Are you going to leve the body standard ,it would look awesome with an old nail bodykit on it there is some good footage of Gerry Marshall on a DVD called stages to victory I have if you never seen it give us pm and I will send you one .neil

MadRod · 30-09-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuttynil

there is some good footage of Gerry Marshall on a DVD called stages to victory I have if you never seen it give us pm and I will send you one .neil

AH! the legend that is Gerry, incredible on the limit driver knew the guy & once bought a modified Lotus from him.

Martin-Hadland · 30-09-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuttynil

Are you going to leve the body standard ,it would look awesome with an old nail bodykit on it there is some good footage of Gerry Marshall on a DVD called stages to victory I have if you never seen it give us pm and I will send you one .neil

I like the old nail kit and it would help with fatter rubber but the bodyshell on this car is far too good to cover up with a glass kit, I do have another Firenza that would be a candidate for that conversion though

-beefy- · 30-09-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin-Reyland

400hp standard, mine will be make 500 ish.

martin i thought the ls 2 made 330 standard ,

ls1 was 290 ?

beef

Martin-Hadland · 30-09-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -beefy-

martin i thought the ls 2 made 330 standard ,

ls1 was 290 ?

beef

Think again big boy!!

Richie. · 30-09-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -beefy-

martin i thought the ls 2 made 330 standard ,

ls1 was 290 ?

beef

Engine Specification
Type6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Displacement5970cc (364.3 ci)
Compression ratio10.9 : 1
Valve configurationoverhead valves (2 valves per cylinder)
Assembley siteSt Catharines, Ontario
Valve liftersHydraulic roller
Firing order1 - 8 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3
Bore x stroke101.6 x 92mm
Fuel systemSequential fuel injection
Fuel typePremium fuel recommended
Horsepower400hp (298kW) @ 6000rpm
Fuel shut off6600rpm
Block materialCast aluminium
Cylinder head material
Cast aluminiumIntake manifold material
CompositeExhaust manifold materialCast nodular iron
Main bearing caps materialPowder metal
Crankshaft materialCast iron with undercut and rolled fillets
Camshaft materialHollow steel
Connecting rods materialForged powder metal

WENNY · 30-09-2009, 04:12 PM

that you told beefy, btw make sure you have cans in your fridge tonight

Little-AL · 30-09-2009, 09:55 PM

Its great that you have owned the car for so many years Mr H! Definitely be a nice project to do...
Is it and the GTO parked up 'next door' ?
By any chance does the GTO still have its front seats?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadRod

AH! the legend that is Gerry, incredible on the limit driver knew the guy & once bought a modified Lotus from him.

Keep his biography 'Only Here For The Beer' on my bedside table and recently bought a DVD with loads of footage from the mid-70's

Definitely one of those chaps that I wish was still around so he could re-tell his stories

andy escos · 30-09-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin-Reyland

I have been on this project for 17 years!!

you amateur martin had mine 22yrs & its still not finished

you,ll probably finish b4 i do .sounds like a fun project though

Martin-Hadland · 01-10-2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace-media

Its great that you have owned the car for so many years Mr H! Definitely be a nice project to do...
Is it and the GTO parked up 'next door' ?
By any chance does the GTO still have its front seats?

The GTO seats don't fit the Firenza, too wide sadly..

Little-AL · 01-10-2009, 09:56 PM

By any chance would they be available for sale?

If so: PM Me!

Martin-Hadland · 03-10-2009, 03:44 PM

Got it out today and gave it a bath, can't do much at the moment as I'm waiting for a sump to arrive from the States.

POLARIS ESCOS · 03-10-2009, 04:48 PM

looking good martin and it looks alot cleaner outside your workshop than the last time I was their

maccas1985 · 03-10-2009, 08:47 PM

Quality Build,
will be keeping a close eye on this, love the sound of a good V8.
Macca

DazS1Turbo · 03-10-2009, 09:27 PM

Looks a Stunning car/shell

a Friend has one - totally original including the 8 Track player and carts, still on dealer plates/stickers and full service history - he bought it for £800 of a family friend and used it as his daily runner for a few months, he offered it to me for 1k but id just had my little girl - never found out who got the bargain - had 17,000 on the clock

Will follow this thread with interest

Martin-Hadland · 03-10-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DazS1Turbo

Looks a Stunning car/shell

a Friend has one - totally original including the 8 Track player and carts, still on dealer plates/stickers and full service history - he bought it for £800 of a family friend and used it as his daily runner for a few months, he offered it to me for 1k but id just had my little girl - never found out who got the bargain - had 17,000 on the clock

Will follow this thread with interest

I would buy your friends car if its for sale

Glenn. · 03-10-2009, 09:37 PM

This will be a beast.

Martin-Hadland · 03-10-2009, 09:41 PM

Check the pictures to see how many Cossie parts you can spot!

DazS1Turbo · 03-10-2009, 09:44 PM

Will try and contact him Martin, last i heard he was in OZ - He maybe didn't sell at that time and it could be in storage so will find out what i can

carlo · 03-10-2009, 09:44 PM

What colour you going for mart? take it you intended to paint it the engine bay colour?

Martin-Hadland · 03-10-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlo

What colour you going for mart? take it you intended to paint it the engine bay colour?

I don't know, I have painted the bay out three times in different colours... I need Foose to do me a sketch

carlo · 03-10-2009, 09:52 PM

Ultimate sleeper would be the original colour

cant beleive how good it looks underneath

c20tbo · 07-10-2009, 05:46 PM

This is the one the head sales guy has at vauxhall aberdeen Martin, its maybee not the one you originally thought.

He has just purchased brand new lights apparently for a large sum of money, its not finished struggling to find gen parts, he asked if you had any standard bits for sale? he desp requires the breather hose from engine manifold to carb ilet part?

COLEYST200 · 10-10-2009, 09:28 PM

keep up the good work mart .

Martin-Hadland · 10-10-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c20tbo

This is the one the head sales guy has at vauxhall aberdeen Martin, its maybee not the one you originally thought.

Not the same car but who the hell welded on the front wings because it sure as hell wasn't the factory!

He has just purchased brand new lights apparently for a large sum of money, its not finished struggling to find gen parts, he asked if you had any standard bits for sale? he desp requires the breather hose from engine manifold to carb ilet part?

It's not the car I was thinking of, it does look nice but the guy who welded the wings on needs a slap!! You wont find anything like that on my car

I have lots of Firenza stuff but non are for sale.

Martin-Hadland · 10-10-2009, 10:39 PM

Small update,,

while I wait for a sump from the states to clear customs I have decided it needs bigger front brakes.

I had originally fitted brakes from a Cosworth 4x4 but I noticed that my wheels could accommodate bigger. After a few trial fits the biggest I can get in are 330x28mm AP 4 pots, I have drawn up the brake bells and will get the alloy bells made this week, then I have to make alloy calliper brakets..
The original Cosworth conversion:

A few candidates:

The chosen disc and caliper next to the Cosworth ones:

combi van man · 10-10-2009, 11:48 PM

there is 1 of these near me,the bloke brought it brand new,used it for abit then stuffed it in his garage for winter,its never moved since as he stuck a old caravan infront of the doors & that just sat there rooting away,so the car is still in there,what a waste id say.cool looking cars they are

Martin-Hadland · 10-10-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by combi van man

there is 1 of these near me,the bloke brought it brand new,used it for abit then stuffed it in his garage for winter,its never moved since as he stuck a old caravan infront of the doors & that just sat there rooting away,so the car is still in there,what a waste id say.cool looking cars they are

If its good I will 100% buy it and give you a drink, sort it

Rob_DOHC · 11-10-2009, 12:12 AM

nice build mate! i've got a 68 viva that needs attacking in summer, not sure my wallet will push to an LS though lol

Good luck!

Rob,

Zetecfiesta · 11-10-2009, 11:15 AM

looking good!

Glenn. · 11-10-2009, 11:27 AM

C20TBO.

Thats a nice car but i think a mk2 escort looks miles better.

marky_g · 11-10-2009, 11:33 AM

this is goin to be properly cool

Martin-Hadland · 14-10-2009, 10:26 AM

Just a small update.. The alloy brake bells are being made and will be rerady for the weekend. Big bonus though, the sump has just arived from the States

So after work this evening I will be trial fitting the LS2.
The original Pontiac GTO engine's sump holds the oil at the front of the sump..

So I first bough a Camero sump which has a rear oil pan (pictured at the top) but it was too long and the engine would have sat too far back, so I ordered a Hummer sump and it looks like thats the one.

alistairolsen · 14-10-2009, 10:47 AM

Looking good Martin. Those brakes are HUGE! WHat are you going to do on the rear?

As a sidenote, can yo take plenty of pictures of the suspension and suchlike under the car when youre under it, Im curious!

Martin-Hadland · 14-10-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alistairolsen

Looking good Martin. Those brakes are HUGE! WHat are you going to do on the rear?

As a sidenote, can yo take plenty of pictures of the suspension and suchlike under the car when youre under it, Im curious!

They look bigger than they actually are, they're only 330 4 pots. It has std Cosworth 4x4 rear discs & calipers.

Will take some suspension pics when I get a mo.

Martin-Hadland · 14-10-2009, 07:03 PM

Weighed the engine with all ancils and it came out at 218kg

In it goes, it does look big!

andy escos · 14-10-2009, 07:42 PM

that engine is going to be a tight fit martin but it do look good

03-10-2009, 04:48 PM	#56
POLARIS ESCOS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: WARRINGTON Posts: 309 Rep Power: 8	looking good martin and it looks alot cleaner outside your workshop than the last time I was their __________________

03-10-2009, 09:27 PM	#58
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03-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#60
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,890 Rep Power: 33	This will be a beast. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

03-10-2009, 09:44 PM	#62
DazS1Turbo I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Posts: 1,479 Rep Power: 9	Will try and contact him Martin, last i heard he was in OZ - He maybe didn't sell at that time and it could be in storage so will find out what i can __________________ Download/Stream my Scratched up Party Breaks Mixes

03-10-2009, 09:44 PM	#63
carlo 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 16,045 Rep Power: 23	What colour you going for mart? take it you intended to paint it the engine bay colour? __________________ ps3 game tag carlo-ybe If you need cosworth parts contact mark 07548064979 www.mt-motorsport.com

29-09-2009, 09:43 PM	#42
FezzaBoy87 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Treacle Bumstead Posts: 200 Rep Power: 4	Wagt kind of power will the v8 make?

30-09-2009, 09:14 AM	#44
nuttynil Fast ford lover 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,192 Rep Power: 6	Are you going to leve the body standard ,it would look awesome with an old nail bodykit on it there is some good footage of Gerry Marshall on a DVD called stages to victory I have if you never seen it give us pm and I will send you one .neil

30-09-2009, 04:12 PM	#50
WENNY I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HARTLEPOOL Posts: 1,063 Rep Power: 4	that you told beefy, btw make sure you have cans in your fridge tonight

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03-10-2009, 03:44 PM	#55
Martin-Hadland 1st to 200 without NOS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,100 Rep Power: 20	Got it out today and gave it a bath, can't do much at the moment as I'm waiting for a sump to arrive from the States.

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maccas1985 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Barnstaple, North Devon Posts: 69 Rep Power: 3	Quality Build, will be keeping a close eye on this, love the sound of a good V8. Macca

03-10-2009, 09:41 PM	#61
Martin-Hadland 1st to 200 without NOS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,100 Rep Power: 20	Check the pictures to see how many Cossie parts you can spot!

03-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#65
carlo 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 16,045 Rep Power: 23	Ultimate sleeper would be the original colour cant beleive how good it looks underneath __________________ ps3 game tag carlo-ybe If you need cosworth parts contact mark 07548064979 www.mt-motorsport.com

07-10-2009, 05:46 PM	#66
c20tbo Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 891 Rep Power: 5	This is the one the head sales guy has at vauxhall aberdeen Martin, its maybee not the one you originally thought. He has just purchased brand new lights apparently for a large sum of money, its not finished struggling to find gen parts, he asked if you had any standard bits for sale? he desp requires the breather hose from engine manifold to carb ilet part?

10-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#67
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10-10-2009, 10:39 PM	#69
Martin-Hadland 1st to 200 without NOS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,100 Rep Power: 20	Small update,, while I wait for a sump from the states to clear customs I have decided it needs bigger front brakes. I had originally fitted brakes from a Cosworth 4x4 but I noticed that my wheels could accommodate bigger. After a few trial fits the biggest I can get in are 330x28mm AP 4 pots, I have drawn up the brake bells and will get the alloy bells made this week, then I have to make alloy calliper brakets.. The original Cosworth conversion: A few candidates: The chosen disc and caliper next to the Cosworth ones:

10-10-2009, 11:48 PM	#70
combi van man I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: derby Posts: 1,000 Rep Power: 6	there is 1 of these near me,the bloke brought it brand new,used it for abit then stuffed it in his garage for winter,its never moved since as he stuck a old caravan infront of the doors & that just sat there rooting away,so the car is still in there,what a waste id say.cool looking cars they are __________________ 3dr cosworth to be http://passionford.com/forum/restora...ierra-3dr.html

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Rob_DOHC PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 3,621 Rep Power: 6	nice build mate! i've got a 68 viva that needs attacking in summer, not sure my wallet will push to an LS though lol Good luck! Rob,

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Zetecfiesta PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westhoughton Bolton Posts: 3,930 Rep Power: 11	looking good!

11-10-2009, 11:27 AM	#74
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,890 Rep Power: 33	C20TBO. Thats a nice car but i think a mk2 escort looks miles better. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

11-10-2009, 11:33 AM	#75
marky_g Fleet Manager Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thurrock Essex Posts: 5,351 Rep Power: 13	this is goin to be properly cool __________________ Click to see my RS Turbo project http://passionford.com/forum/showthr..._g#post3406438

14-10-2009, 10:26 AM	#76
Martin-Hadland 1st to 200 without NOS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,100 Rep Power: 20	Just a small update.. The alloy brake bells are being made and will be rerady for the weekend. Big bonus though, the sump has just arived from the States So after work this evening I will be trial fitting the LS2. The original Pontiac GTO engine's sump holds the oil at the front of the sump.. So I first bough a Camero sump which has a rear oil pan (pictured at the top) but it was too long and the engine would have sat too far back, so I ordered a Hummer sump and it looks like thats the one.

14-10-2009, 10:47 AM	#77
alistairolsen Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Glasgow/Oban Posts: 1,830 Rep Power: 9	Looking good Martin. Those brakes are HUGE! WHat are you going to do on the rear? As a sidenote, can yo take plenty of pictures of the suspension and suchlike under the car when youre under it, Im curious!

14-10-2009, 07:03 PM	#79
Martin-Hadland 1st to 200 without NOS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,100 Rep Power: 20	Weighed the engine with all ancils and it came out at 218kg In it goes, it does look big!

14-10-2009, 07:42 PM	#80
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