My Escort Cosworth, now on the road again ...
27-12-2007, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DENNIS
Originally Posted by NEEDFORSPEED
clutch please sounds too good to be true!!lol
does this sound rite to you for the coil dwell info?
Batt Voltage Dwell time
8 Volt 7 ms
10Volt 5.5 ms
12 Volt 4.5 ms
14 Volt 4.0 ms
16 Volt 3.0 ms i presume yours will be the same aswel so may of saved you a job
does this sound rite to you for the coil dwell info?
Batt Voltage Dwell time
8 Volt 7 ms
10Volt 5.5 ms
12 Volt 4.5 ms
14 Volt 4.0 ms
16 Volt 3.0 ms i presume yours will be the same aswel so may of saved you a job
as for the clutch ...
a preview...
unfortunately this has proven to be very expensive, as i have had to make major changes to the flywheel,gear box and operating mechanism and the clutch alone retails at £1000.00
but for the results, i feel it`s worth it and should be a fit and forget item.
i now have all the bits back and have got as far as fitting the crank with the ARP main stud kit and modding the block to accept the new knock sensor where it should be !!!
pics soon ..
27-12-2007, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
1000 quid plus fitting and fannying about for a light clutch?! 
Give me a £350 quid 6 paddle anyday
Give me a £350 quid 6 paddle anyday
i have killed 3 AP 6 paddles now and i am sick of throwing money at clutches.. ( 3 x £350.... £1050... ) i should of done it ages ago !!
i know quite a few use the AP / Alcon 6, but even AP Racing only rate them up to 310lfb...
this is rated to 800 BHP and its related torque,... but with out the horrid " judder, snatch you get with most " performance " clutches...
27-12-2007, 09:33 PM
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trouble free clutch, how long will a 6 paddle last if your launching all the time? mine didnt last that long at all and slipped toward the end without going for a twin plate theres no other options for cossies
27-12-2007, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by NEEDFORSPEED
Originally Posted by DENNIS
Originally Posted by NEEDFORSPEED
clutch please sounds too good to be true!!lol
does this sound rite to you for the coil dwell info?
Batt Voltage Dwell time
8 Volt 7 ms
10Volt 5.5 ms
12 Volt 4.5 ms
14 Volt 4.0 ms
16 Volt 3.0 ms i presume yours will be the same aswel so may of saved you a job
does this sound rite to you for the coil dwell info?
Batt Voltage Dwell time
8 Volt 7 ms
10Volt 5.5 ms
12 Volt 4.5 ms
14 Volt 4.0 ms
16 Volt 3.0 ms i presume yours will be the same aswel so may of saved you a job
as for the clutch ...
a preview...
unfortunately this has proven to be very expensive, as i have had to make major changes to the flywheel,gear box and operating mechanism and the clutch alone retails at £1000.00
but for the results, i feel it`s worth it and should be a fit and forget item.
i now have all the bits back and have got as far as fitting the crank with the ARP main stud kit and modding the block to accept the new knock sensor where it should be !!!
pics soon ..
28-12-2007, 08:46 PM
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OK update`s ...
i have had some free time today, so i got some done ...
i have now fitted the main cap studs.
and checked the clearances are all OK ..
so the crank has found its home again..
all going back together..
my new Knock sensor set up..
just waiting to get the time to finish the engine build.. before i get stuck in with the new ECU / loom set up..
i have had some free time today, so i got some done ...
i have now fitted the main cap studs.
and checked the clearances are all OK ..
so the crank has found its home again..
all going back together..
my new Knock sensor set up..
just waiting to get the time to finish the engine build.. before i get stuck in with the new ECU / loom set up..
28-12-2007, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DENNIS
Originally Posted by rapidcossie
1000 quid plus fitting and fannying about for a light clutch?!
Give me a £350 quid 6 paddle anyday
Give me a £350 quid 6 paddle anyday
i have killed 3 AP 6 paddles now and i am sick of throwing money at clutches.. ( 3 x £350.... £1050... ) i should of done it ages ago !!
i know quite a few use the AP / Alcon 6, but even AP Racing only rate them up to 310lfb...
this is rated to 800 BHP and its related torque,... but with out the horrid " judder, snatch you get with most " performance " clutches...
28-12-2007, 09:21 PM
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fair play mate .shows you know what ur doing .no matter what you do ther will always be negative comments from someone.carryon regaurdless .its ur car at the end of the day
28-12-2007, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
Originally Posted by DENNIS
Originally Posted by rapidcossie
1000 quid plus fitting and fannying about for a light clutch?!
Give me a £350 quid 6 paddle anyday
Give me a £350 quid 6 paddle anyday
i have killed 3 AP 6 paddles now and i am sick of throwing money at clutches.. ( 3 x £350.... £1050... ) i should of done it ages ago !!
i know quite a few use the AP / Alcon 6, but even AP Racing only rate them up to 310lfb...
this is rated to 800 BHP and its related torque,... but with out the horrid " judder, snatch you get with most " performance " clutches...
just trying to find a better way .. it may look expensive on the front of it, but it will out weigh the cost if it lives up to its name.. ( i am sure it will !! )
as for the knock control, i will be using the autronics knock functions..
28-12-2007, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by zetecturbo
fair play mate .shows you know what ur doing .no matter what you do ther will always be negative comments from someone.carryon regaurdless .its ur car at the end of the day
29-12-2007, 09:00 PM
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OK ....... i finished building the engine today, after all my testing and checks, its all how i was expecting ...
it has taken some time changing the turbo core angles to suit the new exhaust manifold and have had to make some changes to run this and all the other items i will be using..
But there's still plenty to do ..
as soon as i have the manifold polished, i will be connecting and changing all the wiring to my new spec..
The bad news is ... i have decided NOT to use the Anti Lag on this engine
it has taken some time changing the turbo core angles to suit the new exhaust manifold and have had to make some changes to run this and all the other items i will be using..
But there's still plenty to do ..
as soon as i have the manifold polished, i will be connecting and changing all the wiring to my new spec..
The bad news is ... i have decided NOT to use the Anti Lag on this engine
30-12-2007, 06:01 PM
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yes all is looking good, i hope to have it all back in and running within the next few weeks ready for running in, when i have finished mapping it, i hope to try and get some testing done at Santa pod early next year..
some more pics...
some more pics...
30-12-2007, 09:49 PM
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looks proper mate! yes very clean, love the workshop its how they should all be! unlike me working in a home garage withy leaves blowing about you must be chuffed with it
you must be chuffed with it
30-12-2007, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Now you're talking - love the clutch .
What mods did you have to do to fit it, and how does the HKS one differ from the normal AP twin plate?
.What mods did you have to do to fit it, and how does the HKS one differ from the normal AP twin plate?
a lot of work i know, but i feel it will be worth while...
30-12-2007, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by NEEDFORSPEED
looks proper mate! yes very clean, love the workshop its how they should all be! unlike me working in a home garage withy leaves blowing about you must be chuffed with it
you must be chuffed with it
31-12-2007, 10:27 AM
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Congratulations so far Dennis Your car could change the way that escort cosworths are modified in the future. I love reading your updates and the engine pictures are truly stunning mate, seems a shame to put that in the car ....it belongs in a gallery with other works of art
Your car could change the way that escort cosworths are modified in the future. I love reading your updates and the engine pictures are truly stunning mate, seems a shame to put that in the car ....it belongs in a gallery with other works of art
01-01-2008, 11:28 AM
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Bullett
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AquariousRS
Thank`s, i was going to put a glass top on it and put it in the living room as a table, but the other half wont let me
.... don`t know why 
redrsmk5
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AquariousRS
Thank`s, i was going to put a glass top on it and put it in the living room as a table, but the other half wont let me
.... don`t know why
01-01-2008, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DENNIS
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redrsmk5
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AquariousRS
Thank`s, i was going to put a glass top on it and put it in the living room as a table, but the other half wont let me .... don`t know why
redrsmk5
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AquariousRS
Thank`s, i was going to put a glass top on it and put it in the living room as a table, but the other half wont let me
.... don`t know why me neither!! it bolts to the side of the block and sits in where the firetrap normally goes
01-01-2008, 12:35 PM
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i had 3 made up. by the same people that made mike rainbirds (well theyre exactly the same) i just think they look neater and out of the way not cheap tho and stil need fittings aswel
01-01-2008, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DENNIS
Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Now you're talking - love the clutch .
What mods did you have to do to fit it, and how does the HKS one differ from the normal AP twin plate?
.What mods did you have to do to fit it, and how does the HKS one differ from the normal AP twin plate?
a lot of work i know, but i feel it will be worth while...
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