Thermotec

Hi guys,

Can someone tell me if I strip down my sierra Cossy to convert most of the bottom parts, are they compatible with XR3i ?
Thanks

Retro Al

iTrader: (1)

What do you mean by bottom parts? engine, suspension?

Thermotec

Sorry, I mean all mechanical parts under the car.

PeterD

Thermotec

Whats your intention with the XR? I doubt you will find much cross compatability unless you are planning on a cut and shut floorplan with a view to converting the escort to cosworth spec.

Give us an idea of what you want your project to end up as and I'm sure one of us will be able to help you.

Pete

Rs1

iTrader: (1)

Sierra cos to 3i, umm i doubt you'll find anything compatible.

Thermotec

Well, what we want to do is to purchase a 1.8lt. XR3i and transform it to a escort Cosworth look from outside and mechanicly . YB 2.0 lt cosorth engine placement, with all 4X4 periphericals, diff.....
İs that possible, is it easy ? now very well sierra cosworths but no idea about XR3İ resemblance

Porkie

iTrader: (1)

Its a huge job. The shell of the Xr3i is totally different to an Escos shell. You need a Sierra Cosworth Floor plan or a Transmission tunnel put in somehow.

With Escos prices so much cheaper now, it cant make any sense to do this anymore surely?

Start with an Escos shell at least mate.

Thermotec

I see Porkie,thanks for the advise.. I live in Turkey, here it's very difficult to find parts, I travel to London surrondings to buy parts few times a year. I have a question for you.
I do havea sierra cosworth about 400-450 Whp. İt's 2WD !! I can not hold it on the road. I am not an expert like you since you have many ex. on those cars. I was advised to swap the diff with 9" ( I do not know where to get and what other cars will fit ??) and to change my extra hard track coilovers by standart gaz coilovers..
Please advise ..
Thanks
Sami

Porkie

iTrader: (1)

A decent geometry set up would be my first advice.

Also what size tyres and make of tyres are you using?

9' Ford Diffs are very strong but VERY expensive!

You would be far better spending your money on a decent rear beam set up than the Diff.

Speak to Mike Rainbird @ R&B motorsport for some hints and tips on suspension/tyres/ etc etc


http://www.randbmotorsport.co.uk/

Thermotec

I have tried 215 slicks, now I want to buy Pirelli P0 nero 215/40/16
The tires spin at 1st, 2nd, 3rd gears upto 100mph/hr !! I cannot control the car at all.

Benni

How about a new rear beam? There are some really good ones out there.

Benni.

Porkie

iTrader: (1)

Your geometry will be screwed... I'd also suggest wider tyres though.

like a 225 or 235 Section Toyo R888

With a decent rear beam, and some decent road tyres (Dunlop D01's I think) Road Tarry is putting down TWICE your power in 2nd gear.

As I said. Try speaking to Mike.

Thermotec

tanks guys... I will check all your advices.. soon my car inside camera movies will be up.. races with Evo's, Subaru's, BMW M3's.....

Benni

Look forward to them mate. Should be good.

Benni.