Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth This forum is for discussion of all things pertaining to the Ford Sierra Cosworth.

head parts

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 06:25 PM
  #1  
dingla rs's Avatar
dingla rs
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,308
Likes: 25
From: catterick/sunny yorkshire
Default head parts

hi all im clue less when it comes to cosworths ,iv got a bear 2wd head
im using on my 4x4 focos build iv orderd the shimes for the cams
were best to get cams valves ect do i need new or secondhand be ok
im wanting get 350/400 outa the motor when its built any help or pointers would be great
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 06:26 PM
  #2  
bad boy rs's Avatar
bad boy rs
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,571
Likes: 0
From: watFORD
Default

standard cams are fine for that power theres plenty of good second hand ones around if you look in the right places, as for valves im not sure ive herd they can be very expensive
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 06:38 PM
  #3  
dingla rs's Avatar
dingla rs
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,308
Likes: 25
From: catterick/sunny yorkshire
Default

cheers pal il have a look around
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 06:48 PM
  #4  
Mike Kerbey's Avatar
Mike Kerbey
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 974
Likes: 0
From: Crawley, West Sussex
Default

You will probably be better off buying a decent second hand head off ebay and giving it a refresh, using the standard ford cams aswell. Maybe go for some new guides if needed and re-grind the valves.
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 07:15 PM
  #5  
dingla rs's Avatar
dingla rs
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,308
Likes: 25
From: catterick/sunny yorkshire
Default

Originally Posted by Mike Kerbey
You will probably be better off buying a decent second hand head off ebay and giving it a refresh, using the standard ford cams aswell. Maybe go for some new guides if needed and re-grind the valves.

dont mind building this one up probly cost me the same to buy one done
mate will port and polish it and regrind valve seats beefy got tool for puting guides
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 07:36 PM
  #6  
dingla rs's Avatar
dingla rs
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,308
Likes: 25
From: catterick/sunny yorkshire
Default

these valves anygood people please ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
155lee
Ford RS Turbo Parts for Sale
4
Sep 6, 2016 11:10 AM
kevin36
General Car Related Discussion.
0
Sep 9, 2015 11:12 AM
kevin36
Technical help Q & A
0
Sep 8, 2015 12:23 PM
hopper350
Garage / Workshop & Tools Section.
2
Sep 4, 2015 12:53 AM




All times are GMT. The time now is 03:58 AM.