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Old 26-07-2007, 10:52 PM
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now, thats defo gonna catch a few people out at the lights...!!!
like that a lot....
Old 27-07-2007, 01:11 AM
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I love this thing
Old 28-07-2007, 05:12 PM
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wired it up today and done a few bits to it, so nearly done now, just mainly the exhaust to do and maybe put a bias pedal box in as the servo and master cylinder are far to close exhaust
Old 31-07-2007, 12:31 PM
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ill see if i can steal that vid for you wenny...
Old 31-07-2007, 12:32 PM
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http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=dd823a6b.flv

in theory that should work
Old 31-07-2007, 12:50 PM
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ACE!
Just watched the vid, gonna video my car starting up when i get it all back together, i'll be jumping around like a prize idiot!
Old 31-07-2007, 02:44 PM
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lol i wired the engine up with only using 2 wires off the cossy loom, there so easy to wire in
Old 31-07-2007, 03:29 PM
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cooool car wat bhp will it be
Old 15-08-2007, 10:14 PM
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should be around 350 bhp, its all done now just need a bonnet and front bumper and some tax and test and its ready for action
taking it to york raceway next sunday as its run what ya brung but its also jap day so think ill upset a few jap car owners like last year lol
Old 15-08-2007, 10:17 PM
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lol yeh same engine different car
Old 15-08-2007, 10:32 PM
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looks good man, what front set up you used? in terms of hubs, rack, crossmember etc ?
Old 15-08-2007, 11:02 PM
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its all shortend sierra 4x4 stuff so i dont have the same problems as the mk3 with the front wheels sticking out
Old 15-08-2007, 11:11 PM
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ah top man, keep up the good work
Old 22-08-2007, 11:11 PM
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well its been out for its first run round the block today, alls well except for a missfire but i should get that ironed out by sunday for york

ill go round the scrap yards tomorrow to get a bonnet, bumper and some wiring for the clocks, then a few minor jobs to do, then its all done
Old 23-08-2007, 08:07 AM
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Another top sleeper well done
Old 26-08-2007, 08:09 PM
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Would love to see that in action, quality idea!

Old 26-08-2007, 09:56 PM
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yep gets my vote F@ck labour
Old 27-08-2007, 11:53 AM
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how about some 'Royal Nail' graphics done in the same style as royal mail?

or 'Parcel Farce' lol ???
Old 27-08-2007, 07:13 PM
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http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=SV_A0047.flv

he ran a 12.7 with it yesterday, it flys off the line
Old 27-08-2007, 08:15 PM
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top job
Old 27-08-2007, 08:36 PM
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ran a 12.61 so not a bad day
Old 27-08-2007, 11:31 PM
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nice wicked sleeper van
Old 28-08-2007, 02:05 PM
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As per txt.....your a sicko pal!!!


Old 28-08-2007, 04:51 PM
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neal when did you txt me mate
Old 28-08-2007, 05:10 PM
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sweet van

im gonna be doing somethink similer to a mk3 xr soon (not cossie power though) just wondered what pedal-box you used + master cylinder and servo??
Old 28-08-2007, 05:37 PM
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thats going to be mint m8 keep the posts comin
Old 28-08-2007, 09:39 PM
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couple more vids of sunday,

http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6th2007016.flv

that yellow kitten was mad, n/a yb lump in it

http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6th2007005.flv
Old 29-08-2007, 10:02 PM
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lol postman pat van love it
Old 30-08-2007, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cjay2004
sweet van

im gonna be doing somethink similer to a mk3 xr soon (not cossie power though) just wondered what pedal-box you used + master cylinder and servo??
it only has the standard escort one at the mo but with the pedal bar removed & moved on to the drivers side insted of siting on the pasinger side
Old 31-08-2007, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Stavros
make sure u keep this a PROPER sleeper this time, no fancy alloys and chrome rollcages!

i say roof rack, wrong coloured bonnet and one wing, steelies, hidden exhaust outlet, and kick and scratch it a few times

then just live your life patrolling round supercar/evo/scooby/skyline meets making people look like total cunts by getting whupped by a fucked old van
And a 3 month old copy of the Daily Sport!

Proper Sleeper!
Old 06-09-2007, 05:15 PM
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So interested with this. Was gonna do it to my mk5 van but couldnt afford the engine and when got looking it was too rotted out underneath. boo hoo
Old 13-09-2007, 07:44 PM
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just modified a rs500 alloy intercooler to fit in, a new air filter and a bit of under bonnet cleaning, ready for the group thrash at brunters i a couple of weeks, you wil see it in fast ford shortly after
thanks for all you coments ill keep you updated with any more mods
Old 13-09-2007, 09:53 PM
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very nice ,is that the one that had a 2.8 cologne turbo technics with ap clutch and 24valve cozzy pistons? engine melted one of its pistons because didnt have the right retard unit on the dizzy
Old 13-09-2007, 10:49 PM
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Default Re: turbo technics

Originally Posted by escort_cosworth_monte_163
very nice ,is that the one that had a 2.8 cologne turbo technics with ap clutch and 24valve cozzy pistons? engine melted one of its pistons because didnt have the right retard unit on the dizzy
ye sounds like you know more about the van and engine than me lol
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Originally Posted by mk3cosworth
Originally Posted by escort_cosworth_monte_163
very nice ,is that the one that had a 2.8 cologne turbo technics with ap clutch and 24valve cozzy pistons? engine melted one of its pistons because didnt have the right retard unit on the dizzy
ye sounds like you know more about the van and engine than me lol
you have a point there m8
Old 13-09-2007, 10:56 PM
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yes my mate bought the engine from you i stripped it down it was proper totaled but hay he got it cheap must have been running 250 bhp plus to do that , better luck with the cosworth engine
Old 13-09-2007, 11:03 PM
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lol i had guessed you or a mate had bought the engine, it was cheap all the bits he got, it went ok but alot better with the yb in
Old 13-09-2007, 11:06 PM
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well ten times better with the yb because its lighter so better cornering etc all the best
Old 14-09-2007, 09:07 AM
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fuckin awesome wenny. lookin forward to seeing it
Old 14-09-2007, 01:00 PM
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Is the mk3 fucked then?


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