Can I fit the 24v Cosworth V6?
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Dear All,
I am about to uprate my S2 by installing a 24v Cosworth V6.The trouble is they are pretty difficult to find at the right money.I am looking for a stolen/recovered Sierra or a high milage motor or a written off car.I would prefer if the electrics are included,i.e ECU etc.Shouls be a superb machine when complete as the rest of the vehicle is concourse.
Reply here or email me direct.(mikepearsl@@aol.com)
Mike
Lee J,
Thanks for replying to my posting. I am very interested in what you have to say. Do you think you could email me direct on mikepearsl@aol.com as I would like to chat to you about it but im reluctant to give my details on the site. What part of the country do you live in?, I would love to see what you have done so far.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Mike
Hi All,
Good to meet people at the "S" meet last week.Much interest was shown in my car so heres the lastest thinking on the Cosworth mod.
I met a very knowledgable man (Pete) who has similar ideas to my own.I have decided to go a slightly different route in the form of a 4.0L V6 Cologne engine as found in the Ford Explorer.I think a suitable engine has been located.1999 model with only 18k on it so might get out of reboring it.Onto this short engine will go the Cosworth Heads, still fuel injected with the Cosworth Plenum.This should with a bit of tweeking and fettling deliver around 300bhp giving a "Generous" performance.
However, I am still having trouble locating a Cosworth engine, as I still need the heads and fuel injection electronics.Does anyone know of anyone with such a motor?
Looking forward to the next "S" meet.
Mike
Good to meet people at the "S" meet last week.Much interest was shown in my car so heres the lastest thinking on the Cosworth mod.
I met a very knowledgable man (Pete) who has similar ideas to my own.I have decided to go a slightly different route in the form of a 4.0L V6 Cologne engine as found in the Ford Explorer.I think a suitable engine has been located.1999 model with only 18k on it so might get out of reboring it.Onto this short engine will go the Cosworth Heads, still fuel injected with the Cosworth Plenum.This should with a bit of tweeking and fettling deliver around 300bhp giving a "Generous" performance.
However, I am still having trouble locating a Cosworth engine, as I still need the heads and fuel injection electronics.Does anyone know of anyone with such a motor?
Looking forward to the next "S" meet.
Mike
Hi Steve,
Thanks for your concern with the conversion. It wasn't your friend but I here what you say.I was merely giving a progress report as a number of people are interested in what I am doing with the "S"(including the factory)Just to put the record straight, I have been doing this sort of thing for many years and have a reasonable knowledge about such matters. I have built and prepared many performance cars in my time, this one just happens to be for me.Hence my enthusiasm.
Thanks for your concern with the conversion. It wasn't your friend but I here what you say.I was merely giving a progress report as a number of people are interested in what I am doing with the "S"(including the factory)Just to put the record straight, I have been doing this sort of thing for many years and have a reasonable knowledge about such matters. I have built and prepared many performance cars in my time, this one just happens to be for me.Hence my enthusiasm.
Happy New Year to you all,
Things have progressed with the project in as much as I now have a 4.0L V6 (9k miles and a complete 24V Cosworth engine)
Does anyone know the the web address of Burton Power? Don't seem to be able to find it. (Need a Flywheel!!)
Also, does anyone have a pair of V8S rear trailing arms new or in good condition?
Looking for a T5 gearbox to marry the whole lot together if you know of one?
Apart from that I think I have most of the other bits,just some spare time a lot of reading
and an increase in the outside temp.
Mike
Things have progressed with the project in as much as I now have a 4.0L V6 (9k miles and a complete 24V Cosworth engine)
Does anyone know the the web address of Burton Power? Don't seem to be able to find it. (Need a Flywheel!!)
Also, does anyone have a pair of V8S rear trailing arms new or in good condition?
Looking for a T5 gearbox to marry the whole lot together if you know of one?
Apart from that I think I have most of the other bits,just some spare time a lot of reading
and an increase in the outside temp. Mike
I wanted to take advantage of the wider track that the V8S has as well as uprating to discs on the rear. I shall be using the beefed up cosworth drive train with a T5 box if I can find one.I already have a nearly new LSD so I shall use that.
Had an interesting chat with a guy from Wedge this morning regarding "poly" bushes. He strongly recommends that original TVR bushes or nylon units are used and definately dont use Powerflex or superflex products as they will seriously affect the handling of the car. A lesson for us all I think. He recons they are just too soft for the job.
I seem to recall reading about braided cooling hoses somewhere on the site? can't remember where, was it a Leebee mod?
Mike
Had an interesting chat with a guy from Wedge this morning regarding "poly" bushes. He strongly recommends that original TVR bushes or nylon units are used and definately dont use Powerflex or superflex products as they will seriously affect the handling of the car. A lesson for us all I think. He recons they are just too soft for the job.
I seem to recall reading about braided cooling hoses somewhere on the site? can't remember where, was it a Leebee mod?
Mike
MMM,
I'm a bit confused chaps
,are we now saying that you can't fit V8S arms to a V6 car. Leebee, what do suggest I do regarding these arms. I would like discs on the rear for obvious reasons but I will take your advice, perhaps you would let me know.
I don't recall the body shells being any wider, not heard that one before. Can't imagine TVR making a seperate mould for 15mm difference in width, anyway the V8 bonnet fits onto a V6 Shell. I know that coz I've tried it.
Johno,these silicon hoses,did you get them from Demon Tweeks or Burton?, or are they specially made for the "S".
Thanks for your help guys.
Mike
I'm a bit confused chaps
,are we now saying that you can't fit V8S arms to a V6 car. Leebee, what do suggest I do regarding these arms. I would like discs on the rear for obvious reasons but I will take your advice, perhaps you would let me know. I don't recall the body shells being any wider, not heard that one before. Can't imagine TVR making a seperate mould for 15mm difference in width, anyway the V8 bonnet fits onto a V6 Shell. I know that coz I've tried it.
Johno,these silicon hoses,did you get them from Demon Tweeks or Burton?, or are they specially made for the "S".
Thanks for your help guys.
Mike
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
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
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