ianshad6

hi there chaps
just a quick bit of info can anyone tell me whats involved in putting a cosowrth 4x4 lump in a escort mk1
ithink we need to change the sumps for a 2wd one but dose the oil pump need changing also??
dose anything else need to be changed or its it the same pinto layout??

we have also a small t25 on the car whatr power can it run and what boost will it max out at???

and one other thing is what gearbox is best for it??T5 or other???

any ideas pls as we want to know where the filter gose for air and where the header tank gose also any pictures pls chaps???

with thanks ian

jon@work

iTrader: (5)

Some people use the 4x4 oil pump and pick-up pipe with a 2wd sump, but if it's history is unknown, now will be the time to get yourself a new 2wd pump and pipe. Don't forget that when fitting the 2wd sump, you'll also need a 2wd dipstick and tube, as they are different to 4x4. Have a look on ebay for Graham Goode (used ID = RS500_2) for prices.

I believe that the 2wd sump will require modification to clear the engine crosmember. The front face of the bowl needs to be moved backwards an inch or so - you'll need someone else to confirm this distance.

The Escort pinto engine mounts will fit to the cossie block, but you'll need to make up a new gearbox mount for the T5 box.

I think the T25 is good for about 300 brake.

ianshad6

so will a mexico sump fit as thats of a pinto???or dose it have to be a 2wd one??engine just been built so ill keep the 4x4 pick up????
iv been to a seiara 5 box will be of is this rubish and do i have to use the T5?????anyone?????????

ianshad6

SO CAN ANYONE ELSE CONFERM THIS?????????ANY PICTURES OR SUMTHING??

tabetha

A standard cossie lump will eat a type 9 box.
You need T5, but make sure it's cossie one as there are different ones, ie TVR mustang etc.
A mexico sump will fit off a pinto but does not have an oil drain tube so you will need to weld one in, must be large tube to de-airate oil/foam returning from turbo.
tabetha

jon@work

iTrader: (5)

similarly, it won't have the crank sensor mounts on it, so would involve a bit more messing around

tabetha

Thats true forgot about that!!, just a bracket away.
tabetha

ianshad6

right i see so dose anyone have a picture of this?or is it easyer to fit a 2wd one or dose this need messing around with also???shall i change the pump as it just been built up with a 4x4 one???????????????
what else will ineed to do ie air filter??iv seam one go inside the ineer wing???why and what behind there thanks for help much needed

C0S_TURBO

Hi, I have just spent the last 18 months putting together a cossy powered Anglia 105e. I started with the mexico sump and had an oil return put in it and made my owm bracket ( a pain to get the spacing right!). The only problem is the amount of oil it holds (not enough!) On long trips the oil was getting to hot, as there not much room for cooling in an Anglia. I then had a 2wd sump modified and bat wings put on it, I also fitted an oil cooler in the inner wing, but was informed I needed an up rated oil pump, only after I put it all back together. Got hold of an up rated oil pump, now I have good oil pressure and temperature. I had to modify the crossmeber slightly, not sure how much on an Escort though. I have moved my air filter to the inner wing as it was only taking in hot air under the bonnet. Where do you live? As I could recommend some of the companies I used to get the alloy welding done. You can also try http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk there are a lot of cosy escorts on there.

Hope this helps.

ianshad6

so its best to use and 2wd sump and a 4x4 pick up,what else do you need to mod so it will fit other then the box tunnel etc???thanks for the info chaps

evoguy

How are yu getting on with the car..?
I'm also building a mk1 with a cssy engine, but I'm a but stumped on where to mount the header tank, I have a cosworth tank and it seems a bit bulky and an awkward shape...

any pics..?

Also I used a world cup cross member to clear the 2wd sump ..