Hi guys, I'm looking for info from experienced minds.

I have just sold my Skyline R33 GTR and have been looking for something smaller, quick and can be used with atleast 400bhp as a daily driver.

Please can you shed some light on the tuning side of the Cosworth.

Would a GT30 with a External Waste Gate be a good choice for tuning the YB to 400bhp?

When i drove a cosworth i didn't like the 5 speed box, any chance of getting a 6 speed? As i am use to having a 6 speed with the GTR. I have heard of the R&D 6 Speed Box but don't have much knowledge of it. anyone shine some light on it?

Brakes, i have read the brakes on Martin Hadlands Monster Cosworth are pretty much the ultimate for stopping, any info on these? all i know are they are Brembo 8 pots.

I do apologies for being a noob about cosworths but i do hope it ticks all the boxes. I am looking to build a car that i can use on a everyday basis and have a enough power to have some fun when the road is a little clear lol

Thank You for any help given.

CheeRS

Syxx

 

An EsCos would be a poor choice for a 400bhp daily driver.
Buy an Evo

 

Agreed, unless you like walking to work

 

You lot are terrible lol

 

There are many ways of reaching 400bhp. But I wouldnt use a 400bhp Cosworth as a daily driver like the above. Search/read on the forum about different options
R&D gearbox is definately not suited for a daily driver either.
The Brembo 8 pots are very expensive, some AP 6 pots does the job.

I have to agree with Cam, 400bhp daily driver, it has to be Evo.

 

You mention that you didn't like the 5 speed box and prefered the 6 speed of your R33 GTR, hmmm..... It must have been converted to 6 speed then as they were 5 speed too.

You don't need the same brakes that I have Phil on a 400hp car.

 

But thats like saying if you really fancy eating an apple, buy an orange, if you have decided you want a cosworth its because of many factors including its history, style and how much you are into your Fords, not just dyno figures.
The evo is technically a fantastic car yes, but I wouldnt want one for the same reasons I didnt want an XR3i covered in tiger stripes in the late 80's

 

Driving a 400bhp Escort around is no different than a 200bhp one.. Unless your typical 'daily driving' is abusing the hell out of it!

 

Well spotted martin

 

didn't take long.

 

5 posts and he was mentioned

 

Its the none capital "i" that always gives the game away.

 

damn, beaten again!! lol

 

Ive had a 400bhp daily driver EsCos and a 400bhp daily driver Evo so my comments are from real world experience of living with both.
EsCos looks better yes in fact its probably my favourite real world car for looks but far better enjoyed as a weekend fun car.

 

To answer the question tho.

A 400bhp ecsort cosworth daily driver

 

Half the forum don't do this though?

Benni.

 

well my saph is 450bhp and will be my daily driver so no reason a escos couldn't be?

 

a noob not into cosworths yet would probably say the reyland escort as apposed to calling you by name imo.

i agree it has phil written all over it

 

Do they have RAC recovery in Oz?

 

i use my 400+bhp saff everyday.............have done for years.............

 

I use my 300 brake saff cossie nearly everyday of the week apart from sometimes on a weekend when i use my mrs car,and yes i know mine isnt 400bhp.

 

we used our 400bhp saff daily for years too, was no less reliable than many lesser tuned ones tbh....

Sarah

 

YOU C*NT MARK!!! YOU STOLE MY USER NAME!!! Don't be fooled lol i know this person. He ain't buying shit. He slags off Fords and hit my Escos when i had it in a drunken rage and cracked the rear bumper.

Fuck Head!!! LMAO