Can I fit the 24v Cosworth V6?

Can I fit the 24v Cosworth V6?

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GreenV8S

30,150 posts

283 months

Thursday 21st February 2002
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Hi All,

Project is progressing well. I have most of the bits required to build the car now except a T5 Gearbox, but that is just a matter of time, but was just wondering if any one has any experience of "Wilwood" braking systems. If you look on Rally Design's web site they are offering a Sierra Kit for £567 including discs. That seems good value for money to me as AP Racing's version is over £1000.

Trouble is I have no experience of such items, does any one else or has any one used anything similar?

Also, does any one know of a modular alloy wheel manufacturer other than Compomotive. I want to duplicate the TVR standard 7 spoke wheel (as much as possible) but in three pieces, so the spacings can be played with.

Mike P



I'm using them, one disadvantage is they don't have dust seals so if you go off-road a lot they might not last too long, but I've done about 30k miles with mine so far in all weather no problems. Only problem I had is the low cross section pistons, designed for minimal thermal transfer from the pads, actually cut into the back plates pastry cutter style when I wore the pads down to the back plates and got them really hot. Made removal of the dead pads quite interesting!

Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)

LeeBee

773 posts

283 months

Friday 22nd February 2002
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Looking into the Wilwoods myself, a freind had them on a tuned Cavalier GSi 2000 and they were very good.I was looking at getting a set of modular wheels a while back and have not found anyone to do them, let me know if you find anyone as I would be interested in a set too (keep cost down etc)

Cheers

LeeBee

BDUBZ

2 posts

120 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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hi there just to let anyone who wants to use a Granada scorpio v6 cosworth boa or bob 24v as per usual with ford theres lots interchangeable parts to fit each other I found this on a site ill paste link it lists whats needed for conversion and also tells what manual boxes available if u don't have t5 sierra cosworth gearbox also fitted to ford mustang money u can use fords type 9 5spd or mt75 5spd box also u can raid a ford transit for g/box adapter plate clutch flywheel etc apart from exhaust manifolds id say hardest parts the wiring loom but when taking apart with care if u label correctly and have basic electrical knowledge ul be fine I bought a 24v cosworth v6 engine fitted into sierra 4x4 all the work done for me and ive seen sierras and other cars for sale on ebay etc for a couple of grand max I also seen a 24v twin turbo fitted in sierra estate it sold for £3000 it had a t5 box lsd etc so depending how much you want to pay but if u price it all up it might be cheaper to buy a car already done and use that as base and as per usual with old fords if its working and its not broke don't fix it lol asthey handle a punishing quite well heres the link listing parts needed and where to get http://fordtransit.org/articles/engine/how-fit-24v...

magpies

5,129 posts

181 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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That is some thread resurrection............

a number of 24v conversions have been done - mine should be on the road in the next couple of months depending on how cold it is in my garage





now back in my cramped garage


phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Friday 26th December 2014
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BDUBZ said:
hi there just to let anyone who wants to use a Granada scorpio v6 cosworth boa or bob 24v as per usual with ford theres lots interchangeable parts to fit each other I found this on a site ill paste link it lists whats needed for conversion and also tells what manual boxes available if u don't have t5 sierra cosworth gearbox also fitted to ford mustang money u can use fords type 9 5spd or mt75 5spd box also u can raid a ford transit for g/box adapter plate clutch flywheel etc apart from exhaust manifolds id say hardest parts the wiring loom but when taking apart with care if u label correctly and have basic electrical knowledge ul be fine I bought a 24v cosworth v6 engine fitted into sierra 4x4 all the work done for me and ive seen sierras and other cars for sale on ebay etc for a couple of grand max I also seen a 24v twin turbo fitted in sierra estate it sold for £3000 it had a t5 box lsd etc so depending how much you want to pay but if u price it all up it might be cheaper to buy a car already done and use that as base and as per usual with old fords if its working and its not broke don't fix it lol asthey handle a punishing quite well heres the link listing parts needed and where to get http://fordtransit.org/articles/engine/how-fit-24v...
Now breath! smile

magpies

5,129 posts

181 months

Saturday 27th December 2014
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I did.........and wish I'd looked at other engines

Alan Whitaker

2,054 posts

181 months

Saturday 27th December 2014
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Hi Mick
Worth it in the end clapclapclap


Alan

DamianS3

1,803 posts

181 months

Saturday 27th December 2014
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magpies said:
I did.........and wish I'd looked at other engines
Nah man you are nearly there and the cossie lump produces good power and torque smile trust me in an s it will be epic smile esp with your diff !!

It realy is still the least invasive swap.

Damian (of the 24v club?)

magpies

5,129 posts

181 months

Saturday 27th December 2014
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DamianS3 said:
magpies said:
I did.........and wish I'd looked at other engines
Nah man you are nearly there and the cossie lump produces good power and torque smile trust me in an s it will be epic smile esp with your diff !!

It realy is still the least invasive swap.

Damian (of the 24v club?)
OOoh I intend to run it with this 24v but just in hindsight should have looked at more modern alternatives which would probably be lighter as well as more power. Maybe even straight 6 like BMW - but won't happen now.

Alan Whitaker

2,054 posts

181 months

Saturday 27th December 2014
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Hi Mick
There were time when I wished I had gone for something els but now It's done I'm glad I stuck with it.

Alan