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Old 22-12-2008, 11:59 AM
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Question RS500 plenum.

I have seen 1 of these for sale here in OZ for offers over $1000 (400 pounds) it does not have the fuel rails or the throttle body, is it still worth the money? Also what else would i need to get to put it on a big turbo escort cosworth. in the future i would like to upgrade the power on the engine should i get it in preperation? or is the money better saved and used on other engine parts? Eventually i would like over 500 bhp from the engine.
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The value is in the throttle body as all the other components have now been reproduced - its the bodies that are like hens teeth
Old 22-12-2008, 11:12 PM
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The plenum cover and elbow are only available from companies such as collins as a complete kit and not seperate.I have a plenum but cannot get hold of an elbow anywhere,im going to get one made now.Jenvey do a replacement direct fit to rs500 elbow, throttle body,but it looks different to the original.There is also a bloke on ebay who has remoulded some from an original but hasnt got the throttle butterflys made yet,but have tried to contact him to buy one but has not replied.
Old 22-12-2008, 11:28 PM
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dont see the facination now you can get big injectors mapped why not just buy 4 decent injectors and keep original inlet?
Old 23-12-2008, 05:14 AM
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I was thinking the same col, no need to spend ££££'s on the inlet
Old 23-12-2008, 07:31 AM
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i would much rather have an rs500 inlet, than a standard inlet with 4 big injectors! theres known gains in having a set of injectors further up the inlet track! how much is to be gained is small, but a gain is a gain LOL
Old 23-12-2008, 08:27 AM
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this company used to sell the various repro bits to make up a 500 plenum, and I believe are the ones selling them on ebay - worth a call

http://www.atfpower.com/

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Old 23-12-2008, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by col cos1
might be scotlands fastest road going sierra,time will tell.........
Old 23-12-2008, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by col cos1
dont see the facination now you can get big injectors mapped why not just buy 4 decent injectors and keep original inlet?


Col . If you dont see why the 500 item is better you need to give up with cossies

Its the size of the throttle body and the sweep of the neck that gives the better power etc

Yes these modern injetcors are good but i will put money on it that the car would be much better with identical injectors with a 500 inlette
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I think what Col is trying to say is that it is not £1.5k better than its alternatives.
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Originally Posted by Garage19
I think what Col is trying to say is that it is not £1.5k better than its alternatives.
People spend thousands on engines and put std inlettes on them , so how can spending another 1.5k on the best you can get not be worth it
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they were only 1k brand new with fuel rails and regulator
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Originally Posted by escort700bhp

YOUR 500`S ARENT ROAD GOING
Old 23-12-2008, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by col cos1
YOUR 500`S ARENT ROAD GOING
what about this one? 560 bhp 480lbft at fly




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Old 23-12-2008, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by a.k.a
this company used to sell the various repro bits to make up a 500 plenum, and I believe are the ones selling them on ebay - worth a call

http://www.atfpower.com/
Thanks for that,their the company,il try and contact them regarding what i need.
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99% of road goin cossy's wi;; be just as good with standard or swedish manifold and 4 big injectors these days
the need for 8 injectors for the fueling are gone as technology has now got the seimens good enough for the job
the only real need for it is for originality or when realy pushing for the extra bhp or ft/lb right at the top end of tuning
just my opinion anyhow, gaurantee somebody dont agree but thats how i see it anyhow
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Originally Posted by escort700bhp
what about this one? 560 bhp 480lbft at fly




certainly looks and sounds a beast mate,is it road going?il need to come through for a look sometime
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Originally Posted by col cos1
certainly looks and sounds a beast mate,is it road going?il need to come through for a look sometime
your more than welcome mate !
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il give you shout next month pal
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