davidnormanuk

Anyone done this? Is it possible to mount the cosworth engine so its FWD. What gearbox will mount up it? Just debating what to do in the future.

snedboy

Well ive got one in my fiesta so ide imagine yes its possible but be ready to do alot of custom work to get it in.Mines is runnin standard box but the likes of cossie throttle body doesnt fit so av got some audi one also the turbo and inlet is turned upside down to set the bonnet shut and then there's the custom pipe work etc etc.Can be done just needs time and effort.

My conversion was done by AVA in scotland.Top guys who REALLY know there stuff

davidnormanuk

Any pics of the engine bay mate?

NEWTON

id like to see this as well mate

snedboy

here u guys go







And the upside down manifold and turbo

NEWTON

that looks ace bet its a lot of work tho

b_kennedy

thats looks sweet but how the f**k you get traction lol

snedboy

Aaaaaaaaaaaahahhahahahahahahahahahahha traction aint a prob to be honest.Gotta remember its a fair old lump in there and boost iseant set high so aint much of a prob at the moment.Will be once i tune it more,330 hopefully but been talking with The Gearboxman and tink we can sort out a nice lil box for me to get the power down nicely once its tuned

b_kennedy

sounds good. You must be really chuffed. Its a lovely motor. You think it would be possible to RWD it if you wanted. I got a mint mk4 turbo shell i was thinking of doing with that.

p.s. How does the gearbox help with traction. Thanks

Charlie Chalk

iTrader: (1)

Im having mine converted to RWD,With a cosworth engine (YB) But my whole shell is being made into a 'space frame'

Being converted by Adrenaline Race & Performance

DannyB off here, Thats his company, If your serious, Get in touch

01933 315191


Here's a picture

b_kennedy

I am serious but not sure if thats what i want to do. If i do then i'll go all the way. Thanks for the tip fella

snedboy

As you've seen RWD is possible and has been done many a time now.Always puts a smile on my face.My m8's dad had a famous green mk4 that was cossied.Mag featured and was always doing burnouts,doughnuts at all the shows.

The gearbox helps with traction as i'm planning on fitting a Quaife diff to help get the power down.

b_kennedy

oh right i see. I never seen a rwd mk4 before but must have been done obviously. I got a 3i engine in the garage. You reckon that would be enough to get it sideways??? Would be good just for bit of fun.

Is the engine mounted in the boot or has it got a prop from the front. Thanks fella

snedboy

Dont think its gonna have enough grunt to get you sideways m8 to be honest but could be corrected.Suppose if you mounted it in the boot then there could be more of a possabiltity to get the arse out but as i said i dont know.

No the cossie mk4's are all been front engine rear wheel drive as far as ive seen anyways but i dont know what pennywise is doing as his is spaceframe so he might end up mounting his in the rear but i highly doubt it to be honest as cossie engine has more than enough standard to get the arse out.

Hope that helps a bit m8

b_kennedy

Yeah it helps alot. Thanks for the advice fella. I had a stage 1 saph before this and that was more than enough for sideways action lol

DamEscort

check out info on the rs1700t (fords mk3 rwd rally car) or do a google search for Gartrac or genesis as both do rwd conversions on the mk3's and 4's.

David

Charlie Chalk

iTrader: (1)

Mine will be in the front, But mounted waaaaaay back further than usual

benjodeaves

sneboy how the f**k did ya get the coosy lump in that car sick like it though

snedboy

Haha thnx m8 but its all down to the mental guys at AVA

Amazing work

Turbocabbie

The cossie in the cabby has allready been done by a member here called Banner his is a work of art.. its stunning and worth a bit

https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177106

khanny

Thats mint m8 i bet its rapid...maybe 1 day