Got a Cossie head off the block?
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Got a Cossie head off the block?
I'm researching info for a project.
I am in the US and have a 1993 Ford Mustang. It is equiped with a 110 hp 2.3L four cylinder engine. Which has roots back to the pinto of the 70's.
I have read numerous times that the head from a Cosworth Turbo RS500 will not fit the US spec block. This has never been confirmed nor denied by Ford, but usually denied by Builders.
However I have looked at pictures of both blocks and it seems to me the blocks are much more similar than people think. Very very similar.
What I need to find out if the head will fit or not, is either a rubbing, or preferably a paper or carboard template made to match the mating surface of the head. And if the oil/cooling passages could be labelled, it would be a major help as well. A good sturdy piece of thick paper and an exacto knife would do the job well.
Any one willing to help a stupid american?
While I am an american, I can assure you I am no way affiliated with Bush, and voted for the other guy.
I am in the US and have a 1993 Ford Mustang. It is equiped with a 110 hp 2.3L four cylinder engine. Which has roots back to the pinto of the 70's.
I have read numerous times that the head from a Cosworth Turbo RS500 will not fit the US spec block. This has never been confirmed nor denied by Ford, but usually denied by Builders.
However I have looked at pictures of both blocks and it seems to me the blocks are much more similar than people think. Very very similar.
What I need to find out if the head will fit or not, is either a rubbing, or preferably a paper or carboard template made to match the mating surface of the head. And if the oil/cooling passages could be labelled, it would be a major help as well. A good sturdy piece of thick paper and an exacto knife would do the job well.
Any one willing to help a stupid american?
While I am an american, I can assure you I am no way affiliated with Bush, and voted for the other guy.
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Thanks guys, but the head pics I have seen don't seem to match up line for line with the coolant passages and oil passages on the gaskets.
I am already pretty sure the bolt holes line up, but if the oil from one flows into the coolant passage of another, it may present a problem.
If someone would like to take a small grinder to it and fill out the rest of the holes to match perfectly with the head, that'd be great.
Cossie604, that sounds a bit discouraging m8, I don't like changing head gaskets all the time, yet 350 hp could make me think twice.
I am already pretty sure the bolt holes line up, but if the oil from one flows into the coolant passage of another, it may present a problem.
If someone would like to take a small grinder to it and fill out the rest of the holes to match perfectly with the head, that'd be great.
Cossie604, that sounds a bit discouraging m8, I don't like changing head gaskets all the time, yet 350 hp could make me think twice.
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The 2.3 Sohc is about 1 1/2 inches longer than the 2.0 Sohc or Dohc. The heads don't fit There are very little of the parts on the 2.3 that will fit the 2.0 or the other way around.
There is a head that can be made to fit which is from a Volvo
Have a look here http://www.mnsportcompacts.net/forum...73&mode=linear
There is a head that can be made to fit which is from a Volvo
Have a look here http://www.mnsportcompacts.net/forum...73&mode=linear
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Originally Posted by robrs2
The 2.3 Sohc is about 1 1/2 inches longer than the 2.0 Sohc or Dohc. The heads don't fit There are very little of the parts on the 2.3 that will fit the 2.0 or the other way around.
There is a head that can be made to fit which is from a Volvo
Have a look here http://www.mnsportcompacts.net/forum...73&mode=linear
There is a head that can be made to fit which is from a Volvo
Have a look here http://www.mnsportcompacts.net/forum...73&mode=linear
I didn't know there was such a difference in length. In pics, they look really similar. Anyone care to measure a gasket length and width wise and let me know the exact measurements? I can probably scale a photo of one against a photo of a 2.3L gasket, as long as I get the measurements.
EDIT: if you're right, then I won't like you anymore.
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And, I have seen the Volvo swap.
From the amount of fabrication work needed, I don't think it is really worth it. Since I can't weld at all myself, I'd need to pay a lot of cash to get all that done.
Another EDIT:
I just opened up the files again, and it looks WAY too similar to be that different. The only thing that looks different is the bore size, looks bigger on the 2.3
So, not gonna give up til I get a template of the head mating surface.
From the amount of fabrication work needed, I don't think it is really worth it. Since I can't weld at all myself, I'd need to pay a lot of cash to get all that done.
Another EDIT:
I just opened up the files again, and it looks WAY too similar to be that different. The only thing that looks different is the bore size, looks bigger on the 2.3
So, not gonna give up til I get a template of the head mating surface.
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I have a gascket in the garage but i'm heading for bed now so will look later, but from my CAD drawings i did of it the bore centers are 103mm.
If it was possible to change parts from one to the other then i wouldn't have had to build my own turbo exhaust manifolds i could have used one from the 2.3 turbo. They are to long.
I know the 2.0 head will not fit the 2.3. But if you want to keep your hopes up until someone else say the same then its up to you.
If it was possible to change parts from one to the other then i wouldn't have had to build my own turbo exhaust manifolds i could have used one from the 2.3 turbo. They are to long.
I know the 2.0 head will not fit the 2.3. But if you want to keep your hopes up until someone else say the same then its up to you.
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just measured up a new head gasket for you roughly with the wifes sewing measuring tape.
gasket length 457mm, width 146mm
bore centres 103mm, gap between bores 9mm
from front edge of gasket to front edge of no1 bore 22mm
from back edge of gasket to back edge of no4 bore 36mm
that should give you enough information to say yay or nay
just thought, maybe mm is difficult for you? 25.4mm = 1 inch
gasket length 457mm, width 146mm
bore centres 103mm, gap between bores 9mm
from front edge of gasket to front edge of no1 bore 22mm
from back edge of gasket to back edge of no4 bore 36mm
that should give you enough information to say yay or nay
just thought, maybe mm is difficult for you? 25.4mm = 1 inch
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Originally Posted by colvindesign
The only thing that looks different is the bore size, looks bigger on the 2.3
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Originally Posted by BMEP
Originally Posted by colvindesign
The only thing that looks different is the bore size, looks bigger on the 2.3
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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
just measured up a new head gasket for you roughly with the wifes sewing measuring tape.
gasket length 457mm, width 146mm
bore centres 103mm, gap between bores 9mm
from front edge of gasket to front edge of no1 bore 22mm
from back edge of gasket to back edge of no4 bore 36mm
that should give you enough information to say yay or nay
just thought, maybe mm is difficult for you? 25.4mm = 1 inch
gasket length 457mm, width 146mm
bore centres 103mm, gap between bores 9mm
from front edge of gasket to front edge of no1 bore 22mm
from back edge of gasket to back edge of no4 bore 36mm
that should give you enough information to say yay or nay
just thought, maybe mm is difficult for you? 25.4mm = 1 inch
Converting from Cubic inch to CC or the other way around is the real fun one.
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Originally Posted by robrs2
I have a gascket in the garage but i'm heading for bed now so will look later, but from my CAD drawings i did of it the bore centers are 103mm.
If it was possible to change parts from one to the other then i wouldn't have had to build my own turbo exhaust manifolds i could have used one from the 2.3 turbo. They are to long.
I know the 2.0 head will not fit the 2.3. But if you want to keep your hopes up until someone else say the same then its up to you.
If it was possible to change parts from one to the other then i wouldn't have had to build my own turbo exhaust manifolds i could have used one from the 2.3 turbo. They are to long.
I know the 2.0 head will not fit the 2.3. But if you want to keep your hopes up until someone else say the same then its up to you.
I do know there are still a few Pintos in the US with the 2.0 engine. I know I could get my hands on one some how.
Then I'd just have to build up a nice rotating assembly, shipping on a Cossie head would be bad enough, then I'd have to worry about shipping the crank, but I do know a company that offers the full forged set up out of Turkey. LOL.
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Originally Posted by colvindesign
Cossie604, that sounds a bit discouraging m8, I don't like changing head gaskets all the time, yet 350 hp could make me think twice.
Stu.
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Originally Posted by cossie604
Originally Posted by colvindesign
Cossie604, that sounds a bit discouraging m8, I don't like changing head gaskets all the time, yet 350 hp could make me think twice.
Stu.
My ford's have all been quite well to me, no major breaks, just one timing belt out of 6 mustangs.
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Re: Got a Cossie head off the block?
Originally Posted by colvindesign
While I am an american, I can assure you I am no way affiliated with Bush, and voted for the other guy.
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Re: Got a Cossie head off the block?
Originally Posted by twitchyrear
Originally Posted by colvindesign
While I am an american, I can assure you I am no way affiliated with Bush, and voted for the other guy.
Such as the bush family owning a major chunk of Haliburton (sp?) which is the company getting most of the contracts for reconstruction work in Iraq.
in other words bush and his family are directly profiting from the war in Iraq.
And somehow this bullshit is not illegal.
Anyway, sorry for the off topic rant....
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