My 1989 RWD Sapphire Cosworth restoration underway, its on the jig!
01-03-2015, 01:54 PM
#41
It goes like this...
T3 is standard for all models, barring the RS500 which had a T4.
T34 is a hybrid, as fitted to the BT Escos.
The thing with 'grey' injectors is a lot of tuners struggled to map them correctly, hence over fuelling ensued as a result of this.
Martin
01-03-2015, 02:22 PM
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Yeah I realised pretty quickly that I had misheard t4 for t34 lol. Im sure the chap ive given it to will get it sorted, hes quite well kmown in the cossie world, near brands hatch
11-03-2015, 06:46 AM
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Ive not driven it yet! It went straight back to colins, hes going to fit those guages in the dash, change the rear springs back to original height (it has originals on butvthey have been cut!) and a few other minor bits. He tells me its much nicer to drive, makes me want it more lol. Should have it back after the weekend. Just in time for a trip to Dorset with the family 
11-03-2015, 01:18 PM
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Madness. As a result the back box has a split from hitting the ground, just gonna get it welded up for now. Been told I can collect it tomorrow, just in time for a family trip down to Cornwall
11-03-2015, 02:13 PM
#53
is it or or are those figures a little low for a T34/greys car? Reckon is should be around 360-380bhp if not more but then i suppose it depends on what other mods have been done.
I was getting 400 on my T34 and motorsport blues.
Torque on yours is low so im assuming its a std head and std inlet cam
I was getting 400 on my T34 and motorsport blues.
Torque on yours is low so im assuming its a std head and std inlet cam
12-03-2015, 06:44 PM
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i was told that considering the boost its running, thats a better than expected output, and that with 2.0 of boost i cod see 380 plus.
got it home tonight, drives lovely, didnt miss a beat. rear springs were swapped to make it a bit higher at the back, no more exhaust scrapage! looking forward to the drive tomorrow, i dont think there will be any issues. for one i wont be booting it, as will have the kids in the back, and secondly, it made it down south in one piece from brum, and that was without a set up.
the chap who did the work is going to send me a list of its mods next week so il post it up, we didnt take the head off but when the inlet gasket was changed he said its been ported
got it home tonight, drives lovely, didnt miss a beat. rear springs were swapped to make it a bit higher at the back, no more exhaust scrapage! looking forward to the drive tomorrow, i dont think there will be any issues. for one i wont be booting it, as will have the kids in the back, and secondly, it made it down south in one piece from brum, and that was without a set up.
the chap who did the work is going to send me a list of its mods next week so il post it up, we didnt take the head off but when the inlet gasket was changed he said its been ported
15-03-2015, 07:02 PM
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Well we made it! Saph was a pleasure to drive, took over four hours to Cornwall, felt like a lot less
Some pics, my lad in the drivers seat
Guages fitted properly
Outside the place were staying and one with a view
Some pics, my lad in the drivers seat
Guages fitted properly
Outside the place were staying and one with a view
15-03-2015, 07:29 PM
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It does drive nice mate, exhaust likes to touch the floor with the kids and luggage in the back though, first on my list of upgrades will be rear suspension when I get home.
Any advice on what set up to go for folks? Something adjustable I think,so I can lower for shows and meet, and raise it up for family trips lol
Any advice on what set up to go for folks? Something adjustable I think,so I can lower for shows and meet, and raise it up for family trips lol
15-03-2015, 07:51 PM
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Ambers are on my shopping list 
getting the important parts done first though.
It looks low at the back because it is mate! Even more so with the kids and luggage in the boot. Thought I was gonna lose my exhaust to a road full of speed bumps earlier, took 40 mins to go quarter mile lol.
Ive not a clue on suspension set ups, not a fanboy of slammed motors I just want one that can handle some weight in the boot!
These any good?
http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-fitment-type/parts-by-car-model-ford/ford-sierra/pakspax-kit-sierra-cosworth-2wd-86-90-spxtap042.html
getting the important parts done first though.It looks low at the back because it is mate! Even more so with the kids and luggage in the boot. Thought I was gonna lose my exhaust to a road full of speed bumps earlier, took 40 mins to go quarter mile lol.
Ive not a clue on suspension set ups, not a fanboy of slammed motors I just want one that can handle some weight in the boot!
These any good?
http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-fitment-type/parts-by-car-model-ford/ford-sierra/pakspax-kit-sierra-cosworth-2wd-86-90-spxtap042.html
15-03-2015, 08:15 PM
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15-03-2015, 10:28 PM
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Ive gone with Konis and Ahmed roads springs and glad i did, looks standard height and drive lovely.
15-03-2015, 10:40 PM
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I am enjoying it Glenn, just a few frustrating issues, like suspension, and the accelerator sticks when your foots off it, so you need to apply a bit of weight to get it down, pain in the arse when in traffic though
16-03-2015, 09:47 PM
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18-03-2015, 02:55 PM
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Cheers stu, very happy with it
Not a daily dan, as I need a van for my line of work, but I try to take it out every week, and she lives outdoors.
Glenn I think that may be the case, il get onto it next week. Will be dropping it back down to Colin at supertune soon, as ive gone and treated her to a new set of suspension all round, courtesy of Mr bayjoo! No more exhaust hitting the tarmac lol, drove me mad on the way home from Cornwall, thought I was gonna lose the back box at some point. Thanks for all the recommendations lads
Not a daily dan, as I need a van for my line of work, but I try to take it out every week, and she lives outdoors.
Glenn I think that may be the case, il get onto it next week. Will be dropping it back down to Colin at supertune soon, as ive gone and treated her to a new set of suspension all round, courtesy of Mr bayjoo! No more exhaust hitting the tarmac lol, drove me mad on the way home from Cornwall, thought I was gonna lose the back box at some point. Thanks for all the recommendations lads
03-04-2015, 06:00 PM
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Got the cossie back, on her new suspension. Wow, what a difference! Really drives like a new car, takes speed bumps with no scrapage and such a smooth ride compared to before. I highly recommend the ahmed bayjoo set up
04-04-2015, 09:34 PM
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Glad your enjoying the suspension kit mate, makes them drive much better.
23-04-2015, 09:52 PM
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Cossie went back to the amazingly awesome Colin at supertunes early this morning with very short notice as it has developed a jolting, mis fire type feeling at high revs. he spent today fault finding, turned out to be distribulator issue. Too late now but il take pics of the old one tomorrow. Most of the magnet inside the casing was missing lol. New one fitted now, plus a few other bits, and shes a flyer once again