INTERIOR:
Full leather Recaro interior:



Stack ST8130P* - Speedo / Rev counter / oil pressure / fuel pressure / water temperature (before radiator) / oil temperature / battery / fuel level / odometer / tripmeter / manual lap timer.
All idiot lights replaced with custom items.
Exhuast Gas Temperature gauge - Defi*
Water temperature gauge (after radiator) - Defi*

*Peak memory recall and alarm warning on all readouts, with record and play-back on APEXi and Defi items.
Boost pressure gauge - APEXi 2.5 bar*.

Electric sunroof.
12 position boost control - 1.0 to 2.2 bar.

Willans Harnesses.

Momo gear knob.
Pectel Monitor mounted in centre of dash.



WHEELS & TYRES:
Wheels: Compomotive MO cast alloy, 8" x 18", ET15mm offset.
Tyres:
Front: 245/35ZR18, currently Dunlop Super-sport Race
Front: 245/35ZR18, currently Dunlop Super-sport Race


BRAKES:
Front: AP Racing 378mm (15") CP3700-1010/11G8 grooved and ventilated discs (fully floating) with gold anodised aluminium bells. AP Racing CP6235 6-pot differential bores, liquid-cooled, WRC callipers, and stainless-steel braided hoses. Ferodo DS3000 (CP6235D46) pads.

Rear: AP Racing 315mm (12.4") CP3580-64/5G8 grooved and ventilated discs wth gold anodised aluminium bells. AP Racing "Ex-works" Grp A, Ford Motorsport CP3620 4-pot callipers with titanium pistons and stainless-steel braided hoses. Ferodo DS3000 (CP3215D50) pads.

System: Hydraulic, dual-circuit with vacuum servo assistance and Teves ABS. Reyland hydraulic handbrake actuation.




ENGINE:
Type: Ford-Cosworth YBP
Capacity: 2180cc
Bore / Stroke: 92mm/82mm
Compression ratio: 7.54:1
Max. power: 477bhp @ 7010rpm @ 27 PSI**
Torque @ max. power: 358lb.ft
Max. torque: 408lb.ft @ 4520rpm @ 27 PSI**
Power @ max. torque: 351bhp
Specific output: 218bhp per litre.
Power / weight ratio: 335bhp/tonne.
Cylinders: Four, in-line. Accralite 92mm pistons.
Cylinder head: Works spec medium ported head (carried out by Nick Waples), with short duration cams.

Block: Cast iron (200 Series), WRC tri-metallic head gasket and long-studded.
Bottom end: Farndon 82mm crank, WRC high pressure oil pump.
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (35mm inlet / 31mm exhaust),
3-angle valves / seats operated by belt-driven twin overhead camshafts and inverted hydraulic bucket tappets operated by Isky valve springs. Big wing (5˝ litre) baffled sump and Bailey crankcase breather kit with braided hosing.
Fuel and ignition: Webber-Marrelli fuel injection with P8 ECU, Pectel Super 8 control board, Pectel monitor, water injection, Ford Motorsport leads, distributorless ignition system and ALS board. WRC siamese (side by side) 8-injector inlet manifold. AGP 071 plugs, eight 803 (dark green injectors) and 3 bar MAP sensor. Specially programmed
Ahmed Bayjoo ISS (Intercooler Spray System) chip live mapped on engine dyno.
Cooling: Pro-alloy Motorsport 50mm radiator, SPEC-R header tank, swirl pot and water-cooled power steering reservoir.
Induction: K&N panel filter inside modified standard air box T04E turbo (57 trim) with Maram 247 shaft 360° bearing etc, -31 actuator, Pro-alloy 65mm "super-wide" RS500 air-to-air intercooler and water injection (2 x 0.6mm jet). Boost controlled by Ford Motorsport air injectors.
Installation: Front, longitudinal
Exhaust: Mongoose 3" system with oval tail pipe.



Water injection

SUSPENSION:
Front: Independent by LEDA gas filled adjustable dampers with Eibach 325lb springs. Macpherson struts, set to 2.25° negative camber, 0" 20' toe in. Standard 29mm anti-roll bar with polyurethane bushes.
Rear: Independent, by semi-trailing arms, LEDA gas filled adjustable dampers with Eibach 175lb springs and standard 22mm anti-roll bar. Grp A 6° Zoo ream beam set to 2° negative camber and 0" 20'
toe. Polyurethane rear axle bushes.

Rear bumpsteer:
Bump
60mm - 0.030" toe in
50mm - 0.023" toe in
40mm - 0.015" toe in
30mm - 0.009" toe in
20mm - 0.005" toe in
10mm - 0.003" toe in
Droop
10mm - 0.001" toe out
20mm - 0.002" toe out
30mm - 0.003" toe out



TRANSMISSION:
Type: Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Gearbox: MT75, five-speed with Swedish (Fixit) gear kit.

Alcon six-plate paddle clutch with Reyland hydraulic actuation.


Front diff:Quaife ATB in thickwall casing.



Rear diff: Quiafe ATB in standard casing.

Internal Ratios (FIXIT Gearkit): 1st 3.00:1; 2nd 1.99:1; 3rd 1.33:1; 4th 1:1; 5th 0.825:1; Reverse 2.75:1; Final drive 3.62:1 giving 24.84 mph/1000rpm in top gear with 225/40x18s. Maximimum speed in gears at 7500rpm (rev limited to 7800):
1st 52mph
2nd 78mph
3rd 116mph
4th 155mph
5th 187mph


STEERING:
Type: Power-assisted rack-&-pinion
Lock-to-lock: 2.4 turns


BODY / CHASSIS:
Type: Pressed-steel monocoque, based on conventional Sierra / Escort, in two-door style.
Chassis construction: In steel, as part of monocoque
Dimensions:
Length: 4211mm Width: 1727mm Height: 1425mm Wheelbase: 2551mm Front track: 1453mm Rear track: 1472mm
Actual Weight: 1425Kg* (on road)
On track weight: 1395kg* (tool kit, spare wheel and rear
MDF shelf removed).

*Measured with half tank of fuel, wet weight without driver (75kg).

**Power is on dyno with no ancilliaries, but dynoed with Mongoose exhaust for as close to true power as possible. Estimated to be approx 450-460bhp in car with power steering / alternator drain etc.
Torque should be around 430lb ft now, as in the car it has been mapped for a 2.2bar (32psi) mid-range spike (3500-5000rpm), tailing off to the original 1.8bar after 6000rpm.


At Bedford








At the Nurburgring


At Snetterton


At ND 2004

Thanks to the following people for helping make the car what it is:
Harvey Gibbs, for building an engine so reliable, that I have hardly seen anything of him for the last two years .
Ahmed Bayjoo for being the God of mapping .
Reyland for the hydraulic clutch, handbrake, rear brakes, paint and patience to put up with a fussy git .
Steve Scott for sourcing some of the hard to get bits at the right prices .
Zoo for the rear beam - does what it says on the tin .
Gary at APT for dropping everything as and when required for bits and pieces .
Bernie at CTS for building up the Swedish gearkit quick-smart last year.
Chris at Carnoisseuar for lending me his Quaife for 6 months while I sorted out my Fixit kit (I'll never forget that ).
Tomas at TG Racing .
Jen for putting up with a hobby that consumes such a big part of my life .
My Mum, Dad, the good Lord, my agent etc etc and not forgetting IMA Racing for all his advice (that I then duly ignored and did the correct way )

 

awesome

looks like such a complete car

Any other plans for the future?

 

Nice to see some good pics of your car Mike

Mat

 

One of my favourites

 

Thats just awesome Mike! The brakes probably cost more than both my cars

 

as feck

the brakes are just jaw dropping

 

sweet sweet mota

 

Thats an awesome Cosworth, likin tha Stack digital readouts, the WRC spec AP brakes and the ALS equipped turbo!!

 

Looking good Mike

Any chance of a passenger ride one day??

 

 

 

that looks shit hot top motor

 

Gav,
No probs, just turn up helmet in hand, and you'll have my undivided attention .

 

What a car, all round perfection Perhaps with the 4,980 odd pounds I still owe you for my ACT wire you can buy yourself a front number plate

 

quality all round car

 

Nice spec

You took my mate Alpina (white 3 door with stripes) out in yours at Bedford and he said it was just awesome, handling was immense,

Maybe if I'm at at the same track day as you sometime you could take me for a ride in it. Think I spotted you at the Classic ford show in it ? looked lovely in the flesh.

Great job Nik has done of the head too from the pic, how long did you wait for that

 

Very nice mike

 

Awesome as you would expect.

And as you drive it a little hard occasionally - how's about at least 1 proper seat

 

Jonny Bravo,
If you see me at any track day, all you have to do is ask (and that goes for anyone who wants to ride shotgun) .#

Yep, twas me at Classic Ford (love the old school cars ).

I didn't have to wait on this occasion, as the head was on the car when I bought it...

Nuts,
That is actually my next mod. I'm trying to find a reasonably priced second hand Recaro SPA, so keep your eyes pealed .

Thanks everyone for the kind comments, as you know with me, Cossies are a labour of love. I could have had something "better", but I just prefer Cossies .

 

lovely machine,, and so complete as a perfromance car

love it mike

 

Nice car

 

Super Car -

 

I'd definately be up for a passenger ride!!

 

what a great car. has all the right bits on it.

 

car is a credit to you and nice to see you use it as intended

 

Looks such a complete car Mike, never realised just how much you've got done to it!

Would love a ride in it! Never been in a cossie!

 

I've been lucky enough for Mike to take me out in it, around the ring, and it is an absolute weapon of a car.

Good to see a full spec put up Mike

 

Absolute monster of a car, perfectly balanced in every aspect.

A passenger lap of the Ring in this is possibly one of the most exciting thing's I have ever done. Mike, DON'T EVER tell my bird that!

Awesome car, awesome driver.

 

One i took @ Central day this year

 

Nutter

 

very nice

 

Ha, you were lucky on the head then, his stuff is top notch, I'd like to get one for my engine but I think I should worry about getting the car done and not ripping the already built engine to pieces lol

i will most probably get one done at a later date though.

I'll be taking you up on that ride, I'd say I'll so the same for you but I doubt my car will give you much excitement, ur still welcome to a ride in it though if u wanted

 

Great looking car Mike, and the spec is brilliant. A real credit to you. Hope to see you and the car at some shows.

 

Fuckin awesome car you got there i love that stack dash and hydraulic handbrake

 

Lovely!

 

Just amazing

Sent you a pm

 

Love it

 

awesome mike!

be an honour to park next to it at national day on your stand if its poss

 

 

WOOOWWWWW

amazing car mate