PassionFord - Ford Focus, Escort & RS Forum Discussion

Notices
Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects. Restoring her to Concourse? Just getting her running again? Or got a mad project? This is your room.

BMW E30 Cosworth Turbo

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 19-07-2015, 12:46 PM
  #81  
bigryrs
RSHoleinator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
 
bigryrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,840
Received 37 Likes on 29 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by RS Grant
Really into this Big Ry.


Cheers,
Grant
SNAP!! lol cheers pal.
bigryrs is offline  
Reply Like
Old 19-07-2015, 02:55 PM
  #82  
Maxwell
Irregular Poster
 
Maxwell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 2,602
Received 28 Likes on 23 Posts
Default
That is class mate. Love it
Maxwell is offline  
Reply Like
The following users liked this post:
bigryrs (19-07-2015)
Old 24-07-2015, 10:27 AM
  #83  
Chip
*** Sierra RS Custard ***
iTrader: (3)
 
Chip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 47,250
Received 22 Likes on 14 Posts
Default
Epic car, shame the bmw box with its amazing change has been sacrificed for a "i will got into 3rd when im good and ready and not before" T5 though.
Chip is offline  
Reply Like
The following users liked this post:
bigryrs (24-07-2015)
Old 24-07-2015, 10:35 AM
  #84  
Caddyshack
10K+ Poster!!

 
Caddyshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Guildford
Posts: 10,841
Received 1,031 Likes on 944 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Chip
Epic car, shame the bmw box with its amazing change has been sacrificed for a "i will got into 3rd when im good and ready and not before" T5 though.


You can get adapter plates now to fit the Mazda RX8 6 speed box to the Cossie lump, they are lighter than a type9 box, smaller, close ratio and they take big power....the best bit is my mate picked up a complete box from a pretty new car complete with carbon prop for £100.
Caddyshack is offline  
Reply Like
The following users liked this post:
bigryrs (24-07-2015)
Old 24-07-2015, 12:59 PM
  #85  
bigryrs
RSHoleinator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
 
bigryrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,840
Received 37 Likes on 29 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Chip
Epic car, shame the bmw box with its amazing change has been sacrificed for a "i will got into 3rd when im good and ready and not before" T5 though.
Cheers mate! Yeah the T5 box is a bit slow but i cant complain too much!
bigryrs is offline  
Reply Like
Old 24-07-2015, 01:00 PM
  #86  
bigryrs
RSHoleinator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
 
bigryrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,840
Received 37 Likes on 29 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Caddyshack
You can get adapter plates now to fit the Mazda RX8 6 speed box to the Cossie lump, they are lighter than a type9 box, smaller, close ratio and they take big power....the best bit is my mate picked up a complete box from a pretty new car complete with carbon prop for £100.
Thanks for the info mate! Thats a very handy thing to know
bigryrs is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 04:24 AM
  #87  
visa_broke
Advanced PassionFord User
 
visa_broke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Hertsfordshire
Posts: 2,439
Received 329 Likes on 308 Posts
Default
still got this?
visa_broke is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 07:40 AM
  #88  
BON_300
PassionFord Regular
 
BON_300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Malta
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Anyone got E36 BMWs with Cosworth engines ?
BON_300 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 09:45 AM
  #89  
Caddyshack
10K+ Poster!!

 
Caddyshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Guildford
Posts: 10,841
Received 1,031 Likes on 944 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by BON_300
Anyone got E36 BMWs with Cosworth engines ?
Not seen any. I think you may as well find an E36 M3 and just supercharge or turbo that though.
Caddyshack is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 10:32 AM
  #90  
XRT_si
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (2)
 
XRT_si's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: London
Posts: 6,861
Received 54 Likes on 51 Posts
Default
There are (or were) a few about. I knew of at least three that did this conversion.
XRT_si is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 12:34 PM
  #91  
Caddyshack
10K+ Poster!!

 
Caddyshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Guildford
Posts: 10,841
Received 1,031 Likes on 944 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by XRT_si
There are (or were) a few about. I knew of at least three that did this conversion.

your 135 engine would be perfect in an e36...look how tuneable it is without opening the engine.
Caddyshack is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 02:55 PM
  #92  
XRT_si
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (2)
 
XRT_si's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: London
Posts: 6,861
Received 54 Likes on 51 Posts
Default
It would, but the lack of ECU options makes it a very expensive or tricky conversion unfortunately!
XRT_si is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 03:11 PM
  #93  
Mark Shead
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Mark Shead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Marlow Bucks
Posts: 5,472
Received 223 Likes on 193 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Caddyshack
Not seen any. I think you may as well find an E36 M3 and just supercharge or turbo that though.
Just mapped one in a race car 600hp supercharged M3 very fast car indeed

Mark
Mark Shead is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 05:02 PM
  #94  
Caddyshack
10K+ Poster!!

 
Caddyshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Guildford
Posts: 10,841
Received 1,031 Likes on 944 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Mark Shead


Just mapped one in a race car 600hp supercharged M3 very fast car indeed

Mark
wow. There is a red e46 supercharged one just around the corner from me, the owner is an old boy but he still track days it.

I bet it is a very good engine to do and has the throttle bodies etc as standard.
Caddyshack is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 06:10 PM
  #95  
Mark Shead
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Mark Shead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Marlow Bucks
Posts: 5,472
Received 223 Likes on 193 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Caddyshack


wow. There is a red e46 supercharged one just around the corner from me, the owner is an old boy but he still track days it.

I bet it is a very good engine to do and has the throttle bodies etc as standard.
It has razor sharp throttle response just as you touch the throttle which made it very hard to to drive for the owner. I had to do a lot of work on that and get the traction control to tame the car down.

Mark
Mark Shead is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 06:50 PM
  #96  
jonfoc
Advanced PassionFord User
 
jonfoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: God knows!
Posts: 2,413
Received 272 Likes on 256 Posts
Default
Is this a standard engine with the supercharger kit? Or is it a forged lump? How reliable are the standard engines with a charger on them? Over to you Mark
jonfoc is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 07:01 PM
  #97  
Mark Shead
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Mark Shead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Marlow Bucks
Posts: 5,472
Received 223 Likes on 193 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by jonfoc
Is this a standard engine with the supercharger kit? Or is it a forged lump? How reliable are the standard engines with a charger on them? Over to you Mark
I wasn’t involved with the engine but it was rebuilt last year after a problem. It’s a off the shelf kit from USA and the Ecu on the car is a Emtron KV8.

Mark
Mark Shead is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-03-2019, 07:57 PM
  #98  
jonfoc
Advanced PassionFord User
 
jonfoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: God knows!
Posts: 2,413
Received 272 Likes on 256 Posts
Default
Thanks Mark. I keep looking at these cars with the charger on them. I seem to notice they've all had the bearings done . It's a 40% power increase. That can't be good for them surely?
jonfoc is offline  
Reply Like
Old 28-03-2019, 09:52 PM
  #99  
bigryrs
RSHoleinator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
 
bigryrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,840
Received 37 Likes on 29 Posts
Default
Of course lol
bigryrs is offline  
Reply Like
Old 28-03-2019, 10:00 PM
  #100  
bigryrs
RSHoleinator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
 
bigryrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,840
Received 37 Likes on 29 Posts
Default





Havent touched this in years but i bought a carbon fibre timing belt cover for it a few months back and thats about it. Looking to buy some silver comp TH's for it but im never in a rush to do anything with it.
bigryrs is offline  
Reply Like
Old 29-03-2019, 08:29 AM
  #101  
Caddyshack
10K+ Poster!!

 
Caddyshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Guildford
Posts: 10,841
Received 1,031 Likes on 944 Posts
Default
I have got a set of 16 inch x8 (et30 I think) comp TH that I will sell. Recent refurb in white to easy to paint silver.
Caddyshack is offline  
Reply Like
Old 29-03-2019, 10:56 AM
  #102  
BON_300
PassionFord Regular
 
BON_300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Malta
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
where is the brake booster ?
BON_300 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 29-03-2019, 10:21 PM
  #103  
bigryrs
RSHoleinator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
 
bigryrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,840
Received 37 Likes on 29 Posts
Default
5x120 bmw fitment?
bigryrs is offline  
Reply Like
Old 30-03-2019, 09:55 AM
  #104  
Caddyshack
10K+ Poster!!

 
Caddyshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Guildford
Posts: 10,841
Received 1,031 Likes on 944 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by bigryrs
5x120 bmw fitment?
ah, thought you may be on ford fitment
Caddyshack is offline  
Reply Like
Old 25-07-2022, 02:50 PM
  #105  
bigryrs
RSHoleinator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
 
bigryrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,840
Received 37 Likes on 29 Posts
Default







Havent posted in ages. Moved house last november and been busy with that. Bought new wheels just before i moved and got them fitted before she went into storage. Havent seen the car since november 😂 Shes sleeping in a carcoon. Just waiting to build my garage and get all the toys under one roof 👌
bigryrs is offline  
Reply Like
The following 3 users liked this post by bigryrs:
boost monster (26-07-2022), Graceland (25-07-2022), Mark V8 (25-07-2022)
Old 25-07-2022, 07:50 PM
  #106  
Caddyshack
10K+ Poster!!

 
Caddyshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Guildford
Posts: 10,841
Received 1,031 Likes on 944 Posts
Default
Great car. The e30 has got quite pricey lately.
Caddyshack is offline  
Reply Like
The following users liked this post:
bigryrs (25-07-2022)
Old 25-07-2022, 09:37 PM
  #107  
bigryrs
RSHoleinator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
 
bigryrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,840
Received 37 Likes on 29 Posts
Default
Cheers buddy, yeah they are fairly going up in price. Ive had a few silly offers for this over the years but never been tempted. Once everything is under one roof i will get stuck into it and get her on the road
bigryrs is offline  
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pinto turbo help please ecu (1st ever post)
big_Rad
General Car Related Discussion.
8
15-09-2017 09:36 AM
gtr 33 skyline questions
mgtkr1
General Car Related Discussion.
107
06-12-2016 04:23 PM
Spec R oil filler cap,spec r turbo damper 3dr arch, sapph rear door cards
Matt Baxter
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
6
16-09-2015 08:30 PM
Borg Warner EFR on a 3dr Cosworth
IAN RS2k
General Car Related Discussion.
8
18-08-2015 07:51 PM
Cosworth external wastegate set up
Focosmitch
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
2
14-08-2015 07:29 AM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects.
View Next Unread
sapphire 2000e




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: BMW E30 Cosworth Turbo


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 06:24 AM.