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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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I am 20 years old and trying to broaden my knowledge on fords!!
I was wondering what the differences between an RS 500 and a normal Cosworth??? ..........................
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Apart from the names
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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quite a few matey!

different engine,turbo,intercooler,different anti roll bar,different inlet plenum has 8 injectors,coolant rad, stat,throttle body,front bumper,rear spoiler,has a lower rear spoiler,has two brackets welded on the rear beam(no use on a road car but had to be on there for homolgation(spelling) rules)and of course 500 made all on e plates i believe

There is prob more
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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chopped battery tray too

plus the 500 decals on the boot lid
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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Stat was the same, arb was the same as the early 3 door had, ie the E14 type, the first 3 doors could be retro fitted at owners request free with a arb(front) with more castor, as was a bit twitchy std.
Also had the all important TICKFORD badges.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BORKsRS
I am 20 years old and trying to broaden my knowledge on fords!!
I was wondering what the differences between an RS 500 and a normal Cosworth??? ..........................
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Apart from the names
A set of stickers and 4 unused injectors and £30k
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