tvr s1 engine change.cossie 24v
Discussion
Hi Paul, I am currently working my way through a cosworth wiring loom, labelling all the wires that are needed so the rest can be cut out.
My idea is to make it a separate engine loom. The only connections to the TVR's original wiring will be made at the injector- and fuel pump relays. This way the wiring loom could always be taken out at a later stage (I like reversible modifications)
Have you already checked out madoldbuggers site and ford power? Lots of useful tips on these sites.
Cheers,
Ronald
My idea is to make it a separate engine loom. The only connections to the TVR's original wiring will be made at the injector- and fuel pump relays. This way the wiring loom could always be taken out at a later stage (I like reversible modifications)
Have you already checked out madoldbuggers site and ford power? Lots of useful tips on these sites.
Cheers,
Ronald
I've done this with an S2. The engine fits a treat but the exhaust headers are a pain so I produced some custom cast headers which mate to pipes underneath the engine. In otherwords they don't go forward. I also made a kit to relocate the alternator higher up.
As for the harness, I had a very short loom made which does away with wires that aren't needed. Tony, MOB, Maddoldbugger came to my premises and did it in a day
If your near Aldershot he's definately the wiring man for you. I post on the FordPower site, good site!
Boosted.
As for the harness, I had a very short loom made which does away with wires that aren't needed. Tony, MOB, Maddoldbugger came to my premises and did it in a day
If your near Aldershot he's definately the wiring man for you. I post on the FordPower site, good site!
Boosted.
psc said:
Cheers guys for your quick reply and your help ,it is greatly appreciated .
all the best paul
all the best paul
For some reason I can't reply to your email address. It won't let me. My website is in my profile and there's a 24v page. For looms contact MOB, maddoldbugger from here. Good site, I post there
www.fordpower-uk.co.uk/
Boosted.
psc said:
thanks again boosted im waiwing for a reply from mob
did you manage to get me a price for the headers.
cheers paul
did you manage to get me a price for the headers.
cheers paul
My email doesn't recognise your email address so I can't reply directly for some reason.
Here's my 24v web page fyi. Bottom right of the page are the tvr headers.
www.chevroletls1.com/ford_cosworth.html
Boosted.
Hi, I have an S1, which I fitted a Cossy 24v into. I cheated with the wiring, and bought an Emerald programable ECU, which came complete with its own wiring schematic. I had the loom from the Granada Cosworth, and it was realtively straightforward.....it started first time which says something.
The ECU is not cheap, but you might save the cost of an electrician.
I believe the S2/3 etc would be more simple, because they already run ECU`s.
I had some custom headers made, which did go forward, and have subsequently had a new system made under the car, to replace the excuse that TVR fit. On the standard engine set up, I get 221bhp, and 235ftlbs torque, so it all works quite well.
I made a special bracket to mount the altenator forward of the engine, to clear the header pipes, so Boosted`s solution sounds good. I must admit, I did not even try to put the headers in the orthodox route, because I did not think there would be space?
I also scrapped the silly TVR cooling system, and copied the Granada/Sierra system, using a Sierra aluminium radiator and header tank. Oh yes, and lots of exhaust wrap.
I have not had any overheating problems since, and I have done several trackdays and hot runs without a problem.
For me, there is a fair amount to the conversion, with a lot of little details to resolve, but when you look back at it, its not that hard.
If you want any photo`s, please let me know.
The ECU is not cheap, but you might save the cost of an electrician.
I believe the S2/3 etc would be more simple, because they already run ECU`s.
I had some custom headers made, which did go forward, and have subsequently had a new system made under the car, to replace the excuse that TVR fit. On the standard engine set up, I get 221bhp, and 235ftlbs torque, so it all works quite well.
I made a special bracket to mount the altenator forward of the engine, to clear the header pipes, so Boosted`s solution sounds good. I must admit, I did not even try to put the headers in the orthodox route, because I did not think there would be space?
I also scrapped the silly TVR cooling system, and copied the Granada/Sierra system, using a Sierra aluminium radiator and header tank. Oh yes, and lots of exhaust wrap.
I have not had any overheating problems since, and I have done several trackdays and hot runs without a problem.
For me, there is a fair amount to the conversion, with a lot of little details to resolve, but when you look back at it, its not that hard.
If you want any photo`s, please let me know.
CTE said:
I had some custom headers made, which did go forward, and have subsequently had a new system made under the car, to replace the excuse that TVR fit. On the standard engine set up, I get 221bhp, and 235ftlbs torque, so it all works quite well.
I made a special bracket to mount the altenator forward of the engine, to clear the header pipes, so Boosted`s solution sounds good. I must admit, I did not even try to put the headers in the orthodox route, because I did not think there would be space?
I made a special bracket to mount the altenator forward of the engine, to clear the header pipes, so Boosted`s solution sounds good. I must admit, I did not even try to put the headers in the orthodox route, because I did not think there would be space?
Because the headers are castings they hug the block and easily clear the chassis rail. The down pipe exits behind the timing chest if you get what I mean. So it can link straight into the system under the car. As for the alternator, it's swung upwards on the driver's side of the car, adjacent to the timing chest. It has to be high enough to clear the wishbones.
Boosted.
Hi Mark,
Do you have photo's of the alternator bracket? I want to fabricate my own, so it would be good to see how others have solved this.
BTW: Did you use the 12V or the cossie oilpan? The shape seems a bit different, so i'm wondering if it will clear the stabiliser bar.
Also, did you use the 12V starter?
Mike, I like your headers, but for the moment i will try and fabricate some tubular ones. Part of the fun in these conversions is in making stuff yourself, but sometimes it comes down to spending a lot of time and money on trying to make something, and eventually buying proper stuff....
cheers,
Ronald
Do you have photo's of the alternator bracket? I want to fabricate my own, so it would be good to see how others have solved this.
BTW: Did you use the 12V or the cossie oilpan? The shape seems a bit different, so i'm wondering if it will clear the stabiliser bar.
Also, did you use the 12V starter?
Mike, I like your headers, but for the moment i will try and fabricate some tubular ones. Part of the fun in these conversions is in making stuff yourself, but sometimes it comes down to spending a lot of time and money on trying to make something, and eventually buying proper stuff....
cheers,
Ronald
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