Malc50

Hi All

I have a large turbo Escort Cosworth running stage 3 (3 bar map sensor, GGR stainless exhaust, upgrade fuel pump, 803's, group A head gasket and running 22psi)

What are my options to take things further without making it anymore unrealiable??? I have a few ideas but would like ur opinions

Thks

Malc

gurnE

RS500 cooler and a live map on greys or similar

wimwerf

if the turbo has 360bearings

gurnE

Why?

Fudgey

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IMA500 is next

JAP CRAP

what you have (roughly 330) is the best every day cossie.

If you want to go much more you'll probably need a full rebuild and being that it is 4x4 you need to start looking at upgraded gearboxes and diffs. Become a proper pain in the arse past 330 spec IMO

Rhys

Take the motor apart and rebuild for more horses?

bbigman2000

Have to agree bud, unless you have loads of money to burn and you want to use the esco only at weekends, then dont go any further, IMO 330-350bhp on a road car is the perfect power ratio.

bb

wimwerf

what sort of boost is needed for running with grey......28psi or something.

isnt it better getting 360bearings or am i wrong.

wim

gurnE

360 bearing cetainly wouldn't hurt and if you have to replace a turbo @ that level then I'd use a 360 degree bearing but not worth putting into a perfectly good turbo imo

wimwerf

ok....i'll understand

btw....it was a very long topic on the scoobynet about you and tour site.......hahahahaha

JAP CRAP

whats wrong with light blue's anyway?? everyone seems to think you have to go to greys from greens. blue's are perfect for @360.

When my car first came back from Harvey's (when my mate owned it) it had 360bhp and 375lbsft torque on light blues, it was a fooken animal and the gearbox/diffs did actually survive 100's of launches before the box finally went

wimwerf

360 we where talking about was about 360 degree bearings not bhp.

but your right.....light blues arent bad.

JAP CRAP

yes mate, I know

Was just suggesting a route for matey with his escos and also wondering everyone always seems to see greys as the next step from greens.


also...I have some light blues for sale

Malc50

Thks for ur input....

I sort of thought more than 330 would be pushing it on the reliabilty side but hoped for a magic solution

It is a weekend car and don't mind spending some money on it, just wondered what sort of money you have to spend to get a proper 450 / 500+ package. DO it once but do it properly, ie engine, gearbox and diffs..

I do agree 330 is nice and really is more than enough most of the time but you just get used to 330 so quickly, i am sure you know where i am coming from

Anyway thks for the input....Malc

saphycozzie-adz

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ya best get saving if you want 500+!!! full rebuild etc. t4/gt turbo. 8 greens or 4 big boys. new engine management. huge diff and beam from Zoo. the list goes on! i should know as im doing it as we speak. i feel poor

gearboxman

I've driven all manner of other people's Cossies, and the nicest of them all was an Escort Cosworth with around 350bhp, Quaife big tooth box, Quaife ATB thickwall front diff, and a 50NM centre VC, using a B&M Quickshift
Quick as fook, no lag to speak of, comfort in knowing the transmission won't go pop, great traction, just an all round nice car.
Stage 3 hits the spot IMO

Malc50

Bernie....

You are prob right...

I now it will only end in tears (for my bank balance)

Maybe i'll have to settle with one of Simons new motiors when they are available to keep the modding bug at bay..

Here's a question though....If Iput on a RS 500 style intercooler and get a live map and leave it there am I still pushing my luck with relialbilty ..I'll leave it at that I promise

cheers Malc

Speedy G.

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And what's the pricing on those ???

Holty

Exactly my question geert

RANJ

big tooth box, inc shotpeening and polish budget for around £3500ish

front diff again peen and polished £1300ish

check pf for b+m