mk1 escort cosworth project the build begins pg6

[cossytonyt]

cheers mate final few bits this weekend then off to a paintshop (if i can find one that dont keep dropping me in )

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[greeny 1]

Hi there can you help i have just fitted yb to my mk1 and having a few problems do you have to get exhaust down pipe made or can you uses some thing else as steering colum right in the middel thanks chris

[cossytonyt]

its a tight fit mate you need to get one fabricated really you could always start with a 2wd single downpipe make a few mods to get your shape then get it welded up,theres a few places round here that will make you a stainless system but your looking anywhere between £400-600 depending on spec

try tyre spot in newcastle mate if you can get the car to them they will sort a full system for you

[graham c]

i used a 4x4 maifold when i built my first one it woz close but ok

[greeny 1]

thanks for that i have used rs 2000 engish axel with tran x lsd with uprated shafts as you no there a money pit cudent aford atlas yet can you buy singel piece prop to t5box to english axel or do you have to get won made thanks chris

[graham c]

rs200 prop cut down i used as well

[greeny 1]

its got 4x4 manafold on i have used full 1993 4x4 engine dont no weather i do right or wrong cut the power steering bracket off used shorter 6rib belt 4x4 themostat housing wat do you lads think

[RSLUBBY]

I love this coming on great keep up the good work

[cossytonyt]

Originally Posted by greeny 1

thanks for that i have used rs 2000 engish axel with tran x lsd with uprated shafts as you no there a money pit cudent aford atlas yet can you buy singel piece prop to t5box to english axel or do you have to get won made thanks chris

like graham says you can use the original with modifications or buy one over the counter
motorscope stock them,also commercial propshafts at peterlee ive used them on yb builds as well
what sump you using rs2000 or 2wd cos ? i used a late spec 4x4 on one of my mk2 builds had to change loads ie/rs2000 sump with modified pick up pipe/2wd oil cooler/2wd dipstick and tube/2wd flywheel etc 4x4 exh manifold gives you more room but are restrictive depends on spec you are going for

[melspec1]

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

like graham says you can use the original with modifications or buy one over the counter
motorscope stock them,also commercial propshafts at peterlee ive used them on yb builds as well
what sump you using rs2000 or 2wd cos ? i used a late spec 4x4 on one of my mk2 builds had to change loads ie/rs2000 sump with modified pick up pipe/2wd oil cooler/2wd dipstick and tube/2wd flywheel etc 4x4 exh manifold gives you more room but are restrictive depends on spec you are going for

your best way mate is like wot tony says, just get one made!
by time you buy a rs2000 one then got to get it cut down, then it cost money again! dont be shy on the rear axle you got, theres nothing wrong with useing a english axle, as long as you got the rite ratio, and lsd, and if you got the uprated half shafts better still! its all good for 200hp plus, and ive seen some use over 350hp, just as long you not drifting the thing.

[graham c]

i had a new one made it cost 135

[greeny 1]

thanks for help lads the engine is in wate sort of ratio do you think i have two crown wheels and pin won 3.89 not sure wate the other is i was going to run stage 3 coversion 300 330 ish this is for 1/4miles runs at york and pod and road uses to go to my static caravan with kids and have bit fun on the way up

[cossytonyt]

bit of an update mel finished off little bits plugged all the trim holes and gussetted front panel to inner wings






checkout the tank stands wood blocks wrapped with alloy quality NOT these will be binned lol


cold air flow for the air filter



first time its been out of the garage for months just need to sort a painter now


check out the superwide wheels lol looks like a go kart


next jobs mount lifeline kit/bulkhead fittings/oil cooler then off for paint

[Steve the Plumber]

Some superb fab work there!

[Captain500rs]

Thought you were grinding the plugs down last night when i left, you lazy fooker

[cossytonyt]

perfection takes time mate lol

[melspec1]

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

perfection takes time mate lol

yes thats rite mate... you tell them''

[melspec1]

Originally Posted by greeny 1

thanks for help lads the engine is in wate sort of ratio do you think i have two crown wheels and pin won 3.89 not sure wate the other is i was going to run stage 3 coversion 300 330 ish this is for 1/4miles runs at york and pod and road uses to go to my static caravan with kids and have bit fun on the way up

wot size wheels are you useing?

[greeny 1]

Originally Posted by melspec1

wot size wheels are you useing?

16" escort cossy wheels

[m4tt274]

il keep watching this. it looks like ur moving fast with it and doing a very thorough and proffesional job. will go like a rocket when done

[cossytonyt]

cheers mate just waiting of a few more parts, some custom tanks etc so i can get them trial fitted before it goes to paint,
got another painter coming tommorra night says he can do it asap ! we,ll see lol not holding my breath

[melspec1]

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

cheers mate just waiting of a few more parts, some custom tanks etc so i can get them trial fitted before it goes to paint,
got another painter coming tommorra night says he can do it asap ! we,ll see lol not holding my breath

i hope so tony mate,,,,

[melspec1]

Originally Posted by greeny 1

16" escort cossy wheels

you mite find wot you got may be ok, with your wheel ratio, but you mite be best off with 3.54 for top power, but just dont go mad

[greeny 1]

thanks mate i will put the won in i got and se wate its like can change later thanks for ye help

[cossytonyt]

well dropped in again didnt turn up what is it with painters they all say" yes i,ll do it be a couple of weeks mind " then you go back and they have 4 or 5 new cars in lol
could always leave it as it is and go for the rat look

[Captain500rs]

Anyone turned up to paint this yet?

[cossytonyt]

a lad come round lastnight bud said he would do it,heard it all before so wait and see what he can arrange

[turnover]

get yourself a compresor and do the inside and enginebay yourself then get a really nice job done on the out side

[Captain500rs]

He's got one in his garage,ave been trying to get him to use it.

[steviecossie]

STUNNING

[cossytonyt]

cheers bud

quick update oil cooler now fitted what a bastard of a job cheers mel hour job turned into 6 lol,not sure where the filters going yet think i,ll wait till the engines in

[§ace§]

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

tunnel is being raised and modifying the cage to get the drivers seat 3/4 inches further back so this is my gear shift set up,mounts to a billet rose jointed base

hi mate, I'm iotalian and I've got a 3dr sierra cosworth.

who made this lever? it's cool!!

[cossytonyt]

cant think mate will find out for you

[fordrs2005]

any updates tony ? threads gone abit quiet

looking forward to seeing this finished

[whizzisat114]

if it was mine id put some drain holes in the lowest part of the strut brace mount's They look like a water trap to me
Nice project will look great when finished.

[fezzajsy]

looking good matey

[cossytonyt]

bodywork started today at last lol,mates prepping it here and then taking it to his works to bake it so hopefully shouldnt be long until its in colour

[melspec1]

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

bodywork started today at last lol,mates prepping it here and then taking it to his works to bake it so hopefully shouldnt be long until its in colour

its about time mate....

[Captain500rs]

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

bodywork started today at last lol,mates prepping it

Useless without pics buster

[cossytonyt]

been a while put the house on the market so i had to put the escos on hold but now all done and want to get this thing finished got nearly everything i need now to finish ££££££s whole of aeroquip front brakes went for 305mm ap discs with big willwood 4 pots, 15" billet 9, image splitrims ordering wider inner rims for the rear so should squeeze on 235s on the rear un arched and un tubbed booked in for paint in 2 weeks so hopefully wont be long till i can start putting it all together




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