New here......My 3 Door Cosworth

[3DR Steve]

Here are a few pics.........

Full spec is very long, happy to post if you guys wanna long read LOL

Steve

[3DR Steve]

So what do you guys think ?????

Nice motor for an oldie innit, im 48 going on 25 LOL

Steve

[3DR Steve]

The wheels were made for me by Image.....

Could NOT find anything other than Compomotive MOs off the shelf, that would clear the brakes

Steve

[3DR Steve]

FULL SPEC..........

ENGINE

200 COSWORTH BLOCK
STANDARD STEEL CRANK, STANDARD STEEL CON RODS
GENUINE COSWORTH PISTONS
LOW COMPRESSION (7.6:1)
HIGH PRESSURE 4x4 OIL PUMP
BIG WINGED SUMP (1.5 litres extra)
WRC METAL 4 LAYER HEAD GASKET
LONG STUDDED
4X4 POLISHED & PORTED HEAD
HARVEY GIBBS CAMS
KENT ADJUSTABLE VERNIERS
4X4 MANIFOLD
GT28 ROLLER BEARING TURBO WITH MODIFIED T34 FRONT HOUSING
PORTED INLET MANIFOLD & PLENUM
GARRETT –31 ACTUATOR
GROUP A CAM BELT
GROUP A COIL
GROUP A K&N CONE FILTER with ALLOY 90 degree bend & SAMCO HOSES
GENUINE RS500 INTERCOOLER WITH MODIFIED T34 FITTINGS
PACE RS500 FAST ROAD RADIATOR (50mm core)
PACE TURBO COOLER
BAILEY MOTORSPORT TURBO OIL FEED & PRE FILTER
SPEC-R GROUP A BREATHER/SEPARATOR SYSTEM
SPEC-R CAMBELT COVER
SPEC-R SWIRL POT
SPEC-R HEADER TANK (with sight glass)
SPEC-R WASHER BOTTLE
SPEC-R WATER COOLED POWER STEERING TANK
9 ROW POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER (with -6 Earls fittings and hoses)
STANT 21-25psi RADIATOR CAP WITH LEVER RELEASE
BLACK SAMCO BOOST & WATER HOSES
BRAIDED FUEL HOSE -6 FRONT TO REAR &RETURN (-6 with Earls fittings and clamps)
7 BAR FUEL PRESSURE GUAGE (in line)
MIKALOR STAINLESS STEEL HOSE CLAMPS THROUGHOUT
2 AIR SCOOPES ABOVE INTERCOOLER WITH DUCTING TO AIR FILTER
MONGOOSE 3in STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST (with Powerflex hangers)
EXHAUST WRAP ON DOWNPIPE, UP TO 1260 DEGREE C
WEBBER MARELLI LEVEL 8 ECU WITH PECTEL BABY BOARD
PECTEL 12 POSITION BOOST CONTROL (in car)
4 X 403 ‘GREY’ INJECTORS
WRC AIR INJECTORS WITH –4 BRAIDED HOSE AND EARLS FITTINGS
CHAMPION RC 505 WRC SPARK PLUGS (gapped to 29 thous)
WATER INJECTION
044 FUEL PUMP
DOUBLE MAP SENSOR BRACKET, HOLDING 2, 3 BAR MAP SENSORS (1 SPARE)
DOUBLE IGNITION AMPLIFIER PLATES, HOLDING 1 SPARE
FORD MOTORSPORT IGNITION LEADS
MILLERS 10w60 FULLY SYNTHETIC OIL

TRANSMISSION

STANDARD BORG WARNER T5 WITH QUICKSHIFT
CASTROL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (as standard)
LIGHTENED & BALANCED FLY WHEEL
AP 6 PADDLE, STANDARD FORD COVER
RECONDITIONED PROPSHAFT WITH UPRATED UJ’S
QUAIFE ATB 7 ½ INCH DIFF, 3.65 FINAL DRIVE (standard)
CASTROL EP80W-90 OIL

POWER

405 bhp @ 6030 rpm
397 lbft TORQUE @ 4020 rpm
REV LIMITER : 7100 rpm
PEAKS @ 32 psi, HOLDS 28psi
BUILT & TUNED BY HARVEY GIBBS REBUILT May 2009 BY Kevin Wilkins ADVANCED CARS of SWINDON
MAPPED BY AHMED BAYJOO ON DYNO & IN CAR

BRAKES

FRONT: AP RACING CP5555 6 POT CALIPERS
330mm x 28mm DISCS & BELLS
FERRADO DS2500 PADS

REAR: 4x4 CALIPERS
300mm x 22mm DISCS & BELLS
FERRADO PADS

GOODRIDGE BRAIDED HOSES ALL ROUND
CASTROL SRF DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID

SUSPENSION

FRONT: GAZ COILOVERS
10 INCH SPRING, 325LB
POWERFLEX BUSHES
SPEC-R TWIN BAR STRUT BRACE (chromed)

REAR: GAZ COILOVERS
12 INCH SPRING, 225LB
FORD WISHBONE BUSHES
FORD GROUP N REAR BEAM BUSHES
REAR SHIM KIT
SPEC-R REAR STRUT BRACE

INTERIOR

FULL LEATHER & ALCANTERA RETRIM
RS MOTORSPORT 3 SPOKE STEERING WHEEL
WILLINS 4 POINT HARNESSES
STACK 8000 RPM REV COUNTER
DEFI OIL PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE AND EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE
DEFI CONTROLLER (with record and playback)
APEXI 2.5 BAR BOOST GUAGE (with record and playback)
S.E.C.S MONITER
PECTAL 12 POSITION BOOST CONTROL
SPEC-R WATER INJECTION TANK IN BOO
JVC KD-G531 HEAD UNIT
ALPINE 6x9 (in rear shelf)
ALPINE 5” (under front dash)
ALPINE TWEETERS (on dash top)
GENISIS 350 WATT AMP & PHOENIX GOLD 350 WATT AMP (under front seat) FUSION 400 WATT SUB (in rear parcel shelf)
EXTERIOR

FRONT WHEELS : IMAGE DM, BE-SPOKE MADE 7.5" X 17" (modified centre plates)
GOODYEAR EAGLE F1’s 215/40/17

REAR WHEELS : IMAGE DM, BE-SPOKE MADE 8" X 17" (modified centre plates)
GOODYEAR EAGLE F1’s 215/40/17
SPARE WHEEL : IMAGE, BE-SPOKE MADE 7.5" X 17" GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 215/40/17
GENUINE RS500 REAR LOWER SPOILER
GENUINE RS500 FRONT SPLITTER
GENUINE RS500 FOGLIGHT GRILLES, WITH COOL AIR DUCTING TO AIR FILTER & POWER STEERING
SPEC-R REAR BUMPER EXHAUST SHIELD
BLACK FORD BADGES
TINTED WINDOWS & TINTED HEADLIGHTS
The car is currently the highest valued 3dr Cosworth in the RSOC valued at £23,500

[3DR Steve]

Thanks guys...........

Its been a money pit but I think worth every penny,
The wife on the other hand LOL

Steve

[3DR Steve]

The car is with my spanner man, having a full engine rebuild.....

No more power before you ask, its has more than enough for me LOL

While the engine was out I have changed a few things under the bonnet, as soon as the car is home (next week hopefully) I will post some up date piccys

Thanks for the positive comments

Steve

[3DR Steve]

OMG............

Guys im gobbed smacked....THANKS very much

To answer a few questions......

Stevenr.....More pictures are coming mate

Don 1........Its been featured twice mate, last owner had nothing to do with chroming LOL

LOL @ DelBoy

Blukoo.....Watch your inbox mate

Minerva......LOL Always prefer a DIRTY wife matey BUT Hey send some pics you never know LOL

Whatleytom.....Yes mate Next to Winners Kerting

John Laverick....Close to 60K matey

Steve

[3DR Steve]

Hi Retro.....

Only use the RS Owners site mate, im a member on PassionFord but prefer RS site

Steve

[3DR Steve]

MORE PICCYS...........

Steve

[3DR Steve]

Hello Chris..........

Still waiting to get car back on the road mate, so NOPE !!!!

Steve

[3DR Steve]

Moonyman.....
Off boost drives just like a Sierra LOL
Hits full boost @ 2K Revs


Porkie...........
Yes your right mate BUT ive had to rebuild many things due to a few short cuts Ian & Mr Gibbs
Thought would be OK LOL Ive just about got the car running as it should now.

Cheers Guys

Steve

Edited by 3DR Steve on Wednesday 10th June 18:59

[3DR Steve]

Rob...........

Been running that boost ever since ive had the car mate, no problems at all, but im NOT a car thrasher mate, only run full boost every now and then just to clean the tubes out LOL

Steve

[3DR Steve]

Porkie............

LOL just the wheels....

Im NOT going into the troubles ive had or the problems ive had to deal with BUT
Mr Gibbs will NEVER see any of my cash again.

Steve

Edited by 3DR Steve on Thursday 11th June 17:49

[3DR Steve]

Hello Jim............

Im sorry mate im NOT going to go into details
Its NOT the place nor am I somebody who does that

Steve

[3DR Steve]

isee............

Thanks fella..........
Snap me in half it says Ford all the way through LOL

Steve

[3DR Steve]

Great idea for a MR2 mate...........

Spins up so quickly, no lag MMMMMMM

Steve

[3DR Steve]

Cheers Tom.............

Had great fun in the car today matey.....

Steve

[3DR Steve]

LOL @ JP

Cheers matey

Steve