jonny jones26

Thinking of doing a fiesta mk7 wide arch rallycross project" Can I ask if id be ok with a stand fiesta mk7 shell for wide arch kit" or would I need the mk7 st shell to start? And whot running gear would be best for project?
was thinking cosworth engine and running gear! Would this be possible in the new shape fiesta? and whot else would I need to make work!


Also best guys to do all this work to top spec?

Caddyshack

Speak to A1 rallysport, MK on here and DJM Motorsport. I really doubt you need an St shell.

I would have thought you need to check the rally cross current rules but I would be looking for a cheaper engine, something like a duratec and turbo that, or maybe the focus St /RS 5 cylinder or even a Mitsubishi evo engine....much cheaper to get the power from, no cossie taxes and plenty of donors.

jonny jones26

Thanks mate! I just wont this as a fast road odd track day car so no probs about rules bud!
And was thinking cosworth and running gear for 4 wheel drive to get power down buddy!

Caddyshack

I have a Cossied T16 replica 205, I love the rally group b and rallycross look plus how special a "cosworth" is. But I would go more modern if I built again. If I was to build one I would go evo or skyline for the 4wd or maybe scooby but not a fan of the noise really. Scooby is a cheap donor though.

A good cossie engine at 400 plus reliable power is prob Ł5k to 10k done properly, then the drivetrain to suit is about Ł5k again, then you have body mods and fabrication at Ł3k to Ł5k, Ł3k for paint with a wide arch kit made to look right. Minor bits and odd fabrication is over Ł3k although maybe less if you can do some yourself. If you use the scooby or evo then You could save Ł5k to Ł10k of above. If you cannot fabricate then I would buy a part done or finished project, if not then budget Ł20k if you want to keep it low.

I have rebuilt mine which had the engine, box etc all in plus body kit on but I am over Ł25k through and still not finished the rebuild and I could do another Ł5k in a heart beat on a rebuild for the engine.

M K

iTrader: (9)

All you need is a basic shell as it will be adapted to accept the wrc kit

As for an engine if be tempted for 2wd set up with a 2jz supra engine as they make 600bhp with not much bother and the diffs and no date pretty good with it

Good luck with your project

jonny jones26

Sound for you advice buddy! Yes can see whot your saying about costs mounting up and saveing money by useing Evo engine and running gear!! Would you just buy a would it be cheaper to buy whole evo for say Ł10-Ł15k and use all the running gear! rarther than bit by bit mate of e-bay!


iv got around 30-35k for complete project


Did chat with scc tuning and they did"nt wont to know really and jam motorsport did"nt eaven get back to me!

jonny jones26

Thanks for Advice buddy! Where would you get shell from!






600 BHP rear wheel drive project sounds Fun

M K

iTrader: (9)

Speak to MDV specialist engineering in bradwell or Andrew Gallacher has just put 4wd Eco set up in a new fiesta as his own personal rally car.

Least if you buy a complete car you know you have everything needed

jonny jones26

Thanks again buddy! Has Andrew gallacher got web site or number mate?

Jackstrath

im still waiting for a email back from him..... good luck

Caddyshack

I bought a cat c 1 yr old police skoda vrs off eBay when I wanted a 20v turbo in my mk1 golf caddy, this was when only 1 or 2 had been done, after selling off the bits I was in profit. I would buy a crashed one but be careful what type of crash. Ideally find someone with a salvage licence, I know someone who might help for a reasonable fee.

You don't want a rolled car that has sat on its roof spewing oil with engine running but there must be thousands of crashed evos out there...half the owners couldn't control a 1.2 corsa lol