Fitting Cosworth Engine in MK1 Escort
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Fitting Cosworth Engine in MK1 Escort
Hi All,
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
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Hi All,
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
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Thanks for that,
The shell i have is real good, just crying out for something mad.
Have been picking up parts for a while now.
4x4 cossie, T5 box, 2wd sump and pickup/pump, 7" X pack rs alloys, bilstein struts, ap calipers etc.
The back axle is my worry as i want to keep the car looking standard, no big wing arches.
So the options as you say are atlas and 5 link or english with lsd and tramp bars.
The thing is will i be gutted after finishing it that i did not go down the arches and 15" wide alloy route with big money atlas instead of the standard look with maybe the narrow atlas or english on leaf springs.
Decisions, what to do.
The shell i have is real good, just crying out for something mad.
Have been picking up parts for a while now.
4x4 cossie, T5 box, 2wd sump and pickup/pump, 7" X pack rs alloys, bilstein struts, ap calipers etc.
The back axle is my worry as i want to keep the car looking standard, no big wing arches.
So the options as you say are atlas and 5 link or english with lsd and tramp bars.
The thing is will i be gutted after finishing it that i did not go down the arches and 15" wide alloy route with big money atlas instead of the standard look with maybe the narrow atlas or english on leaf springs.
Decisions, what to do.
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Thanks for that,
The shell i have is real good, just crying out for something mad.
Have been picking up parts for a while now.
4x4 cossie, T5 box, 2wd sump and pickup/pump, 7" X pack rs alloys, bilstein struts, ap calipers etc.
The back axle is my worry as i want to keep the car looking standard, no big wing arches.
So the options as you say are atlas and 5 link or english with lsd and tramp bars.
The thing is will i be gutted after finishing it that i did not go down the arches and 15" wide alloy route with big money atlas instead of the standard look with maybe the narrow atlas or english on leaf springs.
Decisions, what to do.
The shell i have is real good, just crying out for something mad.
Have been picking up parts for a while now.
4x4 cossie, T5 box, 2wd sump and pickup/pump, 7" X pack rs alloys, bilstein struts, ap calipers etc.
The back axle is my worry as i want to keep the car looking standard, no big wing arches.
So the options as you say are atlas and 5 link or english with lsd and tramp bars.
The thing is will i be gutted after finishing it that i did not go down the arches and 15" wide alloy route with big money atlas instead of the standard look with maybe the narrow atlas or english on leaf springs.
Decisions, what to do.
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Hi All,
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
you dont need to fork out for world cup xmember just use your escort xmember just trim it a bit to clear the sump
then add strengthing plate to it then you can used 2wd sump and rs2000 engine mounts my mate has got the temp plate to do the xmember we have done 2mk2 and 2mk1 with cosworth in them
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Thanks guys for the info.
Think i am going to keep the standard arches but maybe go for the short 5 link boxes and see if i can pick up a baby atlas, depends if i can get 1 cheap enough.
Good luck with the 4x4 conversion, lots of welding for that 1.
My mate back home has done this and is running the granada cossie V6 with twin turbos through the 4x4, is always crackin the shell and is always welding her up as it is just to much for the shell, he uses this for autocross and it is something else to see and hear when out in the grass.
Think i am going to keep the standard arches but maybe go for the short 5 link boxes and see if i can pick up a baby atlas, depends if i can get 1 cheap enough.
Good luck with the 4x4 conversion, lots of welding for that 1.
My mate back home has done this and is running the granada cossie V6 with twin turbos through the 4x4, is always crackin the shell and is always welding her up as it is just to much for the shell, he uses this for autocross and it is something else to see and hear when out in the grass.
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Thanks guys for the info.
Think i am going to keep the standard arches but maybe go for the short 5 link boxes and see if i can pick up a baby atlas, depends if i can get 1 cheap enough.
Good luck with the 4x4 conversion, lots of welding for that 1.
My mate back home has done this and is running the granada cossie V6 with twin turbos through the 4x4, is always crackin the shell and is always welding her up as it is just to much for the shell, he uses this for autocross and it is something else to see and hear when out in the grass.
Think i am going to keep the standard arches but maybe go for the short 5 link boxes and see if i can pick up a baby atlas, depends if i can get 1 cheap enough.
Good luck with the 4x4 conversion, lots of welding for that 1.
My mate back home has done this and is running the granada cossie V6 with twin turbos through the 4x4, is always crackin the shell and is always welding her up as it is just to much for the shell, he uses this for autocross and it is something else to see and hear when out in the grass.
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I will get pictures up once i get started, but looks as if this will be last on the list to do in my month off as the girlfriend called me over the weekend to say that the cold feed to the water tank at home burst in the loft on Friday night and flooded the house.
So the escort will yet again be talking a back seat now that i will have to sort the house, only finished decorating at christmas and was hoping to get a good hit on the cars when i got home in April.
There always seems to be something else to do when i get home.
Anyway will strip out the engine and box from the MK1 when home and if time strip what i need of the cossie 4x4 and sell the rest of the bits.
Bloody insurance company already coming the bag, she called to tell them the problem on Friday and was told they dont have a record of our policy and to call back on Monday, Scanned all doc's and payment receipt from the bank and emailed them it, as it was out of office hrs, Monday is the first they would do anything, Some 24hr help service that. Tossers.
Will be kickin up shit as soon as the office opens at 9am.
So the escort will yet again be talking a back seat now that i will have to sort the house, only finished decorating at christmas and was hoping to get a good hit on the cars when i got home in April.
There always seems to be something else to do when i get home.
Anyway will strip out the engine and box from the MK1 when home and if time strip what i need of the cossie 4x4 and sell the rest of the bits.
Bloody insurance company already coming the bag, she called to tell them the problem on Friday and was told they dont have a record of our policy and to call back on Monday, Scanned all doc's and payment receipt from the bank and emailed them it, as it was out of office hrs, Monday is the first they would do anything, Some 24hr help service that. Tossers.
Will be kickin up shit as soon as the office opens at 9am.
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hi guys since you have done so many conversion you might be able to help me with mine i am trying to fit the cosworth brake set up to my fiesta cosworth any one help with that doing away with the abs just need to know how to wire up the pump and presure switch
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good luck with the build mate,better have deep pockets aswell.lol.heres a link to our build,
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Hi guys, managed to remove the crossflow engine, box, prop and exhaust system when home, so not much done but a start anyway.
Maybe next trip home i will get to strip the sapphire of the engine and bits needed for the MK 1,
Will post some pic's so far when i get back home from this trip at work.
Maybe next trip home i will get to strip the sapphire of the engine and bits needed for the MK 1,
Will post some pic's so far when i get back home from this trip at work.
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im getting mine ready for cosworth so lots of pics and parts hope this helps
https://passionford.com/forum/old-sk...0-rebuild.html
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bulk head mod
rs500 intercooler
atles with 5 links and large diff tunnel
with axel brace
hope these help
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http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r...000/?start=all
rs500 intercooler
atles with 5 links and large diff tunnel
with axel brace
hope these help
link to all pictures
http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r...000/?start=all
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sorry to hijack the thread,looking at doing a cossie conversion. Can you use a rs2000 sump or is it just as easy to modify the x-member & use 2wd sump. Also does it matter 2wd or 4wd engine loom?? Will be looking at keeping standard x-member & rs 2000 mounts
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Hi All,
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
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Hi All,
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
I am new to this forum stuff and require some info.
I have bought a sapphire 4x4 and am going to break this so i have the engine and ancils for transplanting into my MK1 escort.
The thing is what is the best way to go about this as there are so many different ways that people have done this.
Any info regarding sumps to use, 2wd cossie std or modifed or RS2000 or cut the crossmember etc.
Also what is the problem with the bulk head lip, does it require cutting back for the engine or will it go in without mods.
Any info on these transplants would be gratefully recieved.
Johnny....
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i would be inclinded not to use the standard crossmember and mounts m8.even medium power cossie turbo will rip the mounts to bits imo.if you do wrap the o's mount in heat wrap as that will melt it and it will brake even quicker.you can use the rs2000 sump if you get the oil return put in to the sump for the turbo oil pipe.smithy still uses all standard stuff in his mk1 before he stripped it fo r the rebuild
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