fabrication for s1 4x4 cosworth conversion?
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Lol some expensive shit that aye this is the thing though if we are talking a donor saph say stg3 using all the bits off it rad cooler pumps hoses obviously cooler and maybe rad pipes would need to be custom dependant on car its all gping in to and an after market fuel tank dash pedal box thier not alot of custom parts youd need for the conv no?
A tuned yb with goodies you cpuld go 30k + if ypur pockets wete deap enough
A tuned yb with goodies you cpuld go 30k + if ypur pockets wete deap enough
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Understand that totally if mine costs me 15 running it.ll be 30 finished thats what ive been trying to get at billy everybody has thier vision and final spec but i was talking about the converted cosworth base car at whatever spec the saph donor was befor we go nuts lol that is not a 20k car build ect its how much your charged for shell conv + cosworth conv to that shell 20 bags would be robbery
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No worries done alot of research myself best way plenty out thier that think just because your building somthing cosworth your loaded and its a chance to make some money fuck that
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If you're considering taking on a build like this , my advice would be to ask people who build these type of cars for a living or those who have built cosworth conversions themselves . Especially where costs are concerned .
Anyone thinking they can have a complete running finish car for Ł12k is very much mistaken - if you look at a Ł20k budget for a finished conversion you won't be far away . Best of luck
Anyone thinking they can have a complete running finish car for Ł12k is very much mistaken - if you look at a Ł20k budget for a finished conversion you won't be far away . Best of luck
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Im suprised no body has slated this conversion like people did ages ago on another thread.
I do like a good mk3/4 cossie converted escort.
Look at Cutch.s his must be one of the best converted escorts ever done.
I do like a good mk3/4 cossie converted escort.
Look at Cutch.s his must be one of the best converted escorts ever done.
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My Advice is find someone who is a ford nut and has done this before.
1. You will get a better job as they like what their doing
2. Costs will be a lot lower due to no company overheads.
3. A company will only give you a estimate and it usually ends up more.
4 Finished projects that come out of home workshops are finished better.
5. Many projects don't see the end in a resto company due to number 3.
A good job will take time.
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I would use MDV Specialist Engineering, www.mdvse.com or look them up on Facebook to see some of their builds
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They sit closer to the doors either side by about 15-20mm in the front, I've moved the steering column to match in mine. If you use the Sierra rear end you end up moving the rear seat bench to far forward and the rear back rest would sit about 100 mm or so away from the parcel shelf, hence I only used the front half to make the interior a better fit.
If it's having no interior then your ok.
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All the shells I have converted and built fit seats no problem in front and back. Also Steering is in correct place.
Most importantly the shell and geometry is straight after the work has been done.
The silver rwd s1 I built was the easiest way to convert a mk3/4.
All the ones I have done have threads of the builds on other sites. Worth reading for help.
Most importantly the shell and geometry is straight after the work has been done.
The silver rwd s1 I built was the easiest way to convert a mk3/4.
All the ones I have done have threads of the builds on other sites. Worth reading for help.
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All the shells I have converted and built fit seats no problem in front and back. Also Steering is in correct place.
Most importantly the shell and geometry is straight after the work has been done.
The silver rwd s1 I built was the easiest way to convert a mk3/4.
All the ones I have done have threads of the builds on other sites. Worth reading for help.
Most importantly the shell and geometry is straight after the work has been done.
The silver rwd s1 I built was the easiest way to convert a mk3/4.
All the ones I have done have threads of the builds on other sites. Worth reading for help.
do you have any links please ,also how do you compensate for ride height adjustment and the shorter wheel base,do you fab pars or use sierra tunnel etc
thanks mark
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I left a message on your phone today mate. As I said MJ racing did mine and the conversion was spot on, they also did it for a good rate and had it painted in house too. He knows his stuff about cossies, you should see his collection! Been trying for years to get him to pull them all out for the ultimate dream garage spread in fast ford....and Scott mcminn from Kilmarnock can do it too. Both are exceptional fabricators
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Cutch, thankyou for the info fella, did get the message just been busy today. Will speak to both and go from there, thanks for the advice
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Part of the trouble has been the idea that it's my once in a lifetime big build, I've set the bar high and I've ended up with a mindset of wanting the best and do it once do it properly - the cost has, as Mark said, spiralled out of control!
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Just checked the link out...
Looks awesome...
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I have seen some info to suggest my pug 205 4x4 was Ł36k all in when it was built in the 90s, I am not sure if true as that was big money back then.
Oddly I have spent over Ł15k since owning it.
Oddly I have spent over Ł15k since owning it.
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