RaVeR

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

just found this is abit diffrent never seen one before

The Sludge

they are in this country i believe but like dog shit in Africa

Charlie Chalk

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very rare

MadMac

RS500/364

35 speacialy made parts so it would fit the sierra shell

RaVeR

looks like a right minter bet it drinks quite abit 5.0l

All4it

One of only 250 built by Ford Motor Co, South Africa for homologation purposes.

as the man says only 250 made..

AGAR-COSWORTH

Nice... apart from the 3spokes

Bet its a minter, you'd get bugger all rust with it being in South Africa.

Thrush

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That ones been on Ebay non stop for the past two months..... Geezers reserve is too high so it never reaches it..... I'd buy it, but I'd rip the 5.0 out of that shonky Sierra and put it in something far more usefull..... Covert RWD V8 mk3 Escort anyone

Rob

shonky Sierra dont make me larf matt, i've seen youre car and heard about the S1

RaVeR

John_bonus90

i saw one at donny park today. it looked smarted.

dont know if it was a proper one

John_bonus90

i saw one at donny park today. it looked smarted.

dont know if it was a proper one

Rob

which XR8, new or old? one is is the SA XR8 and the other is the Aussie XR8 quite different motors personally the aussie XR's are some of the nicest motors ford are knocking out. certainly better than the shit Ford UK are knocking out anyway

Ginge !

nice colour carpets in em , suddenly my grey carpet looks nice

oh and i belive fastmaul owns a proper xr8, not that xr4x4 wannabe, but a 3 door jobby

Ginge !

no sorry thats actually a xr4Ti

sorry, think the xr8 utes are the tits though, a guy on my road has one

much better than my car and more usefull to collect the fooking doors of switch

Thrush

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Rob - click the link and you'll see what one it is

and so what if I called it a shonky Sierra? So I don't like Sierra hatchbacks to look at..... And? Look at the pic of it - it looks shonky

SeanT

That belongs to Bhav of the XR4 register. This one.




It's quite real and quite nice

All4it

wtf is b19bal on

BlueSmoke

Wow never seen one of these before. Is a 4 valve V8 really that good tho?

JohnnyB

A xr8 is rare even in SA not many were made, buy it is the doggs

RaVeR

200bhp from 5 litres work it out for yourself

Mark V8

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They are not 4 valve heads,
I'm 99% sure that the 4V part refers to the 4 barrel carb,
meaning that it is a hotter version of the 302.
The XR8 was a homogolation special and was not in a high state of tune from the factory and only existed to allow the car to race in the SA production saloon championship.

Mark

Thrush

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Johnny - yes not too common, but they ain't worth shit out there. My boss comes from SA and she tells me how Astra GSi's gor for 3 or 4 times the ammount that XR8's go for

Doh

Well said, someone who knows what hes talking about

that engine can make good power if splashed with a bit of money, the cars have modded T5's, beefed up rear diff and big disc's with AP's all round. Not to shabby

Mark V8

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Just found this

http://www.compcams.com/Community/Ar...p?ID=858512586.

Not too bad with just a cam kit

Mark

JohnnyB

The power is there just need to find it

Stavros

Shows what you know

Homologation specials mate, 200bhp std but these engines have been tuned to 1500bhp+ with turbos, and still craaazy power without, even relativley mild mods get you 350bhp, and the prices of parts from the US is mental, 8 forged pistons for under 400quid etc...

Its the same 302ci V8 from mustangs, and its piece of piss to fit to a sierra, real steel sell a fitting kit.

Mark V8

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http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/116_0307_ford/


Anyone want a 20,000 mile YB?

Mark

DOO

Not the rarest sierra model made

he some spec i found

Ford Sierra XR8 Sedan
Background
Built in South Africa 1984 by Ford South Africa (F.S.A.)
Built to support homologation for local saloon car racing, only 250 were built.

Specifications
Axle, rear
Type: Centrally located hypoid differential assembly with independant open drive shafts
Ratio: 3.5:1
Capacity (litres): 1.5


Brakes
Description: Hydraulic - dual line - servo assisted
Front type: Ventilated discs with self adjusting sliding caliper
Disc diameter (mm): 280.0
Rear type: Disc brakes
Disc diameter (mm): 270.0


Clutch
Type: Cable operated, self adjusting, with single dry plate
Diameter (mm): 255
Total frictional area (cm2): 284
Release bearing: Pre-lubricated


Cooling system
Type: No loss system
Capacity (litres): 12
Radiator type: Pressurized fluid circulation
Fan: Two electric fans, 11 blades each, diameter 305 mm


Drive line
Type: One piece articulated
Propeller shaft number: 1
Universal joints (front & rear): Needle roller


Electrical system
Battery: 440 A/75 RC low maintenance polypropylene
Alternator: 60 A
Ignition: New breakerless, thick film module


Engine
Type: V8 cylinder OHV
Bore and stroke (mm): 101.6 x 76.2
Displacement (cm3): 4942
Output (kW at r/min, SABS): 150.0 @ 4800
Torque (Nm at r/min, SABS): 330.0 @ 3400
Compression ratio: 9.0:1


Fuel system
Fuel pump: Mechanical
Carburettor: Ford/Holley 4 venturi
Choke: Auto choke
Fuel filter: Gauze screen in pump
Air cleaner: Replaceable dry paper element
Tank capacity (litres): 60.0


Lubrication
Engine: Full pressure feed to main, big end and camshaft bearings
Crankcase capacity (litres): 7.0
Oil cooler: Oil to air type


Suspension
Front:


type: Independent McPherson struts
description: McPherson strut front suspension with 15 mm static scrub radius, forged TCA and rearward mounted 24 mm stabiliser bar and parallel front spring design
Rear:


type: Independent semi-trailing arms
description: Frame mounted semi trailing arm and IRS with variable rate coil springs, including rear stabiliser bar
Steering
Type: Rack and pinion
Steering wheel diameter (mm): 382
Turning circle (kerb to kerb, m): 10.00
Ratio: 19.88:1


Transmission, manual
Type: Manual gearshift
Synchromesh: 5 forward gears
Ratios: 1st 2.95, 2nd 1.94, 3rd 1.34, 4th 1.00, 5th 073, reverse 2.76
Capacity (litres): 1.9


Wheels
Type: Cast aluminium
Size: 6.0J x 15


Tyres
Standard: 195/60 VR 15 Steel belt radial ply


Measurements
Weight (kg): total 1279 (front 683, rear 596), payload 400, total weight 1679
Wheelbase (mm): 2608
Rear track (mm): 1468
Front track (mm): 1452
Height (mm): 1406
Length (mm): 4425
Width (mm): 1725


Changed components
ITEM SOURCE REMARKS
Radiator grille Unique F.S.A Source: Trek Plastics
Front body crossmember Unique F.S.A
Front & rear
suspension crossmember - " - Reworked standard component
Rear suspension arms - " - Reworked standard component
Engine - " - Ford U.S. sourced, 302 cid V8. Build code EX-303,
as Mustang minus emissions, power steering and airconditioning.
Uses unique camshaft, water pump and carburettor (Holley 780 cfm)
Radiator Unique F.S.A.
European vendor SERK UK sourced
Radiator support Unique F.S.A.
Cooling fans Two Granada, with air conditioner, fans
Exhaust system - " - Manufactured by Bosal, including engine manifolds
Clutch cable - " - Low friction design, manufactured by Repco
Clutch and transmission Ford U.S. Carryover 1984 Mustang. Transmission - Borg Wagner T5G
(Ford Part No. E3ZR-7003-CA)
Driveshaft Unique F.S.A
Rear axle
(Differential) - " - As used in F.S.A. Granada, 3.5:1 ratio, with new rear
and uprated side shafts
Axle shafts - " - Granada C.V. joints with new shafts
Stub axles - outer - " - To suit Sierra hubs and Granada C.V. joints
Brakes - Front European vendor AP Racing - Leamington Spa sourced, four pot caliper type
Brakes - Rear - " - A Teves Germany-sourced
Alternator and regulator Ford U.S. Part No's: Alt E12F-10300-CA, Reg E2PF-10316-BA
Wheels Unique F.S.A.
European Vendor Ronal wheels - Germany-sourced,
Ford Part No. 84BC-1007-AA

tonypastie

its ugly and gross looks sierra ghia dressed up

BlueSmoke

How the fook did this post make a comeback?!?!?!

Mark V8

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