Having had me saff quite a while now, the turbo technics was 1 of 36 made and only around 6 - 10 left in country.
I went as far as i could go wit the engine, running 10.5:1 compression, 1 bar boost on a T25 making 211bhp and 249ft lb, did hit 220 when temps were good.
I then decided no more projects and decided to strip the sapph, sold engine and turbo, running gear, brakes, just left with a shell.


However like everything the bug bites, Missed sieera ownership and if i did another wanted more power wanted, i looked at loads of options but YB was the only option really.

Didnt want silly power or to spend silly money so opted for a sensible figure

Few pics of how the car was and then a few pics of the changes






I sourced a freshly built engine, which came with a T34, L6 and all anicallaries, the turbo was only 2 years old but i got my friend at Turbo Dynamics to check it out, bad new was it needed to be rebuilt, at cost price manged to get a full rebuild, we also found out it had a GT32 compressor wheel.
Got the engine on the stand and stripped stuff off cleaned and refitted, exhaust manifold got changed to a 2wd instead of 4x4, turbo had the angles redone, rocker cover powdercoated





Sierra looked like this






Looked at what i needed to change

Petrol Tank
Fuel Lines
Fuel Pump
Rear Axle, inc driveshafts, Diff e.t.c
Prop
Box
While i was at it changed Brake master cylinder and ABS block
Then there was the issue of sorting wiring as my sierra is a J plate and had built in alarm / imobliser, and a twinky also has its charging circuit and fan circuit all built into the loom.
After sorting this out, i looked at the shonky old loom i had and phoned a friend

Thanks Ryan




While i was at it i got Ryan to supply a coilpack loom.

Then i was lucky enough to buy a P8 of Cos47 (Lee), who i know from the RS Dorset Group, i bought the P8 with collins board and blue injectors, thinking it will be quite nice to go coil pack running a P* with the Blues.
I realised then i would need to replace my 3 bar, and someone on here was after a set of blues and a chip, this got removed and sold to him and a quick phone call to Stu suggested that i go closed loop and he will enable wasted spark in the ECU as P8 have it, so i saved my self the Ł150 and with the money from the injectors and collins board went for a MSD Closed Chip and a set of Siemens Blacks.

At the same time a good friend had decided he wants more power out of his focus cossie he is building and sold me a .55 Housing for the T34.

So moving on a bit the last couple of weeks been building the lot up, also managed to get hold of some Focus RS Calipers, and disks.

I also replaced my comp Mos with something i always wanted.

Its not finished yet but here it is so far












Before i sorted them




AFTER










I manged to get the engine started for the first time few days ago, i was really pleased, as i wasnt sure what to expect really, but it started, it was rattly to start but seems to be getting better, the head has been dry for a 18 Months






WHAT DO YOU THINK

 

Left to do is box fluids, diff fluids, full breake system fill and bleed, connect a few pipes and stuff, fefit dash and interior, mount the relays.

I also bought a little present for it today at a very very good price




It came with the speed sensor so at least i dont need to buy a speedo cable and i wont need to source a speedo drive.
Trouble is it was easier to set this up with bells and rotors as the pick up can use one of the bolts, however my disks were standard RS brembos.

Big thankyou to loader who did a deal on his rotors + cash and an exchange for my brembos





Front hub



Disks



Fitted

 

Love it mate. She looks absolutley stunning.

 

Just a quick Thank you to all the people who have helped, whether it be selling me cheap parts, technical knowledge and advice or physical help.

Without passionford it would be a non starter as this has beem done a pretty tight budget

In no particular order

Ratty
Chris (pork Chop, he knows who he is)
Dan
Loader
Lee (Cos 47)
Ryan
Stu / Kenny @ MSD
Kelv

and anyone i forgot

 

looking good mate.

good to see you again today.

cheers for the sandwich & coffee

 

No problem, fook does he like a cappuccino or 3

 

lookin really really good!

 

Have always loved this car ,really surprised when i first see it at a show and saw the dohc in there

 

Love it mate, Wise move

 

Thanks, it did use to be funny watching double takes as people walked pass, but a YB is not only better looking but also can do the business, i took a DOHC as far as you could take it on standard pistons and 10.5:1

 

what a lovely car jay and a spot on conversion , Acredit to you

 

Well, what can I say Jase, about time you did a thread for a start!

Car is fucking top mate, when people see it and have seen what I have they'll realise that this really is one of the best all round Saph's! Far far better than some of the shitbox Cossie's around, a massive credit to you mate!

I'm glad I hassled you SO SO much for those 18's, they rock mate!

Speak tomoz mate, will catch up then

 

Aww cheers buddy.

Going to put my sierra 2.0 Ghia Turbo Technics badge back on, It was more rare then .

Promise i wont take it apart again and stick it all in a Mk2 escort, Hmmmm.

 

Good job mate

 

excellent!!!

 

Looks perfect, one of my fav's!

 

Cheers Buddy

 

First, your saph looks the bollocks mate, congrats !

But secondly, call me a cunt if you want, but what was exactly that turbo technics version ?

 

Back in 80s, and early 90s turbo technics did load of conversions, they decided after doing all the 2.8 and 2.9s they would do the 2.0 twinky, the made 36 of them and then decided foook this too expensive to do and no one will pay Ł3K on top of a normal ghia to have them done, so scrapped it.

I picked up the conversion a fair few years ago, used normal 10.5:1 compression, a different exhaust manifold, a T25 turbo, and a 5th injector set up, it produced about 170bhp as opposed to 125bhp out the factory, but play with the turbo, intercooler, boost levels and update the 5th injector, on a good engine saw 211-220bhp, which was a lot more fun

Time passed on, more power wanted, Fitted YB hopefully when finished banging on the door of 380bhp

 

lloks spot on jase,and i thought you were sticking with the tt because it was different.seems the lust of power is too much matey.

 

Lust of power, got blown away by a few little pocket rockets and said enough is enough, i did strip it and sold nearly everything then had a change of heart.

Spec should be ok as well buddy

 

were didi u get your breather catch tank from i want one just like that

 

Ah ok now I see. Thank you.

 

Big fan of this car....Great work mate

 

LOL Too right you won't! The wheels won't go on a Mk2 and your not allowed to sell them!

TT Badge has GOT to go back on mate

 

fair play, loked real tidy when i came down and got the wheels off you. well impressed

 

very nice

 

new build looks really good jase. i see my old coilovers being used. did you sort out the rear rings. the TT kit sounds awesome at full chat.
im luving it even though its not quite there yet. id love to get it to were you had it at some point.

 

Yep got them direct cost me Ł4.00, the TT kit will be spot on, just go big intercooler, better injectors, i will have to dig out the rolling road print out showing a 220bhp, and then what it was left at which was 211bhp.

I also got a couple of spare bits once i sort them out you can have, spare actuators, and stuff

You have a good engine and kit there, i spent a lot of time getting that to how it stands, i also have a little cut out in a mag you can have, with a picture of your engine

 

im up for any spare parts you have mate. the bigger injectors are on the way, hopefully picking them up tonight.

 

Anything can be made to fit #

Wheres that angle grinder and welder

Anyway will have some worjk if we go YB into the maestro

 

Will have some bloody work to do if I buy an ***** shell!

 

 

Small Update

Picked up a spare engine was going to put into track car, but spoke to Ratty who had a quick squirt tonight, and he reckons its a bit of an animal, on track on Thurs, so this will be a spare for the sapph to have a play with

The bottom end was rebuilt 21,000 miles ago in 2000, i also got the paperwork for what was done

4 New Pistons
New Top Main Bearings
New Bottom Bearings
New Big end Bearings
Bolts
Oil Pump
All Seals
New oil supply pipe
New Modine
Core Plugs
All new studs inlet and exhaust and a Ł1.5K repceipt

The head is standard and has a couple of new tappets, the head is off at present, any recommendations what should be done before i put it back together, is it worth a polish and port if im just going for 380-400.
Full cometic set coming for it

Few pics






Also manged to reattch the front bumper and the bonnet to the sapph which makes it a little more complete and light at the end of the tunnel.
I still need to sort out removing the diff plug which is rounded, and draining the box and refilling.
Engine wise need to sort out the dip stick from ford as it dont fit, and is loose, i also need to sort out my return to sump and have a general tidy up in the bay, then the strut brace needs fitting.
On the back bootlid and bumper need sorting and then just to go over the brakes and all the bolts as a double check.
As you see the breather is now fitted by the cam cover
The inside needs the rest of the STACK dash fitting, i have being sorting out the idiot lights which you would think would be straight forward, but once thats done, its rest of dash back in and maiden outing.
Need to get it to Stu or M.A.D just make sure all is good, its on coilpack and closed loop

 

Tidy mate, show them the Focus RS wheel!

New engine will be sweet aswell, not that you bloody need it!

Can't wait to go out in it now, it's been nearly a year since I was last out in your car!

 

Looking good Jase

Those RLs are

The diff plugs are discontinued mate

 

Yep i know went to ford yesterday, got to get it out yet,did try some stilsons but going to file a flat edge and get some leaverage, if not its back plate off

 

looking really good jase

 

That how i got mine out mate, put the plug in the vice and turned the plate

 

Thats Stunning! Well done that man!