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Cortina's new motor and suspension.
I'm finally in the last stage of putting the new 1600 together for my Cortina. The new motor has:
Ported and shaved head with heavy duty valve springs
Cosworth steel crank
.060" over size pistons with 11:1 compression
Electronic ignition
Wade performance cam, nothing too radical but some added balls
Twin 45mm carbies
Lightened flywheel and heavyduty clutch and pressure plate
Although it's been in the making for quite some time now I've actually got off my butt and gone and got all the bits and pieces I needed. Shouldn't be too long now, just have to trust in my ability to put it together properly.
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/06/27 17:43:36
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/02/07 20:34:31
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how much hp you hoping for???
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/03/07 18:07:20
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I should be getting close to a 100hp at the wheels. However, we'll see what the 1/4 mile and dyno have to say as to that. It should be a really solid reliable motor with some balls which is what I'm after.
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/07/21 10:57:08
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Received the Linkages and Manifold from England last weekend and fitted them, really good quality stuff. Also received the cam (profile 446) and springs from Wade on Wednesday. Going out to Bathurst this afternoon to pick up the dry sump pump, sump and other bits and pieces. Getting block back on Tuesday with new 020" thou liners and 1640cc BDG crank. Start assembly on Friday with any luck. Will post more pics soon. Download Attachment: Cam Small.JPG25.98 KB Download Attachment: Carbie Small2.JPG33 KB Download Attachment: Linkages Small.JPG33.22 KB Download Attachment: Valve Springs Small.JPG21.23 KB
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/07/21 12:04:52
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That should be a potent little beast when it's all done.
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/07/21 13:37:23
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Yeah thats what alot of people have said. The only problem is now I have to get the car to handle now. But thats what makes it so much fun having these old girls.
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/07/21 13:50:22
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Yep I'm having that problem, it's quick as hell, but the old king springs aren't up to the job any more [88]
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/07/22 11:09:35
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/07/28 18:26:46
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Started assembly yesterday. Put together the bottom end yesterday all went in really nicely, wouldn't like to have to do this by myself cause the second set of hands was a big help. The head assembled easily cause all the parts have been well prepped which is nice bonus. Just a few pics of the motor so far. Download Attachment: Small Bottom End.JPG39.99 KB Download Attachment: Small Engine.JPG53.64 KB Download Attachment: Small Head On Engine.JPG52.42 KB Download Attachment: Small Pistons In Block2.JPG36.87 KB Download Attachment: Small Pistons In Block.JPG40.24 KB
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/11/08 11:03:32
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Hi Jared Looks good wish i had a dry sump 4 my 1600  Hope you turned number 4 piston around before you put the head on[:u]
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/11/08 17:46:43
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Yeah the dry sump is awesome, no more worries about oil surge. Thanks for the tip but i noticed it just after i posted the pictures, luckily the lift on the cam isn't enough to actually warrant the valve cutouts they just came like that so i won't have to change them. By the way i finished torquing the head today and putting on the all the ancillaries like timing chain, balancer oil pump, sump and fuel pump cover, looks really schmick, can't wait to get it in the car.
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/07/09 12:36:35
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Alright guys, it's finally ready to go. The carbies and hoses have been sorted, the head is all finished off with the rocker gear all set. Also had the inspiration to upgrade the suspension while I'm at it. I have decided to go with coilovers and adjustable strut tops on the front with Volvo four spot calipers, on the back i am putting in a four link with panhard rod with pintara rear calipers and coilovers and last but not least I am making my own bias pedal box to run the brakes smoothly. luckily I have managed to procure a spare set of everything so at the moment i am just preparing everything to make it as easy as possible for the installation. Also have got an engineer overseeing all this so it will be all legal for the street!!!   Download Attachment: Small Caliper.JPG46.71 KB Download Attachment: Small Finished Engine 2.JPG48.95 KB Download Attachment: Small Finished Engine 3.JPG66.08 KB Download Attachment: Small Finished Engine 4.JPG64.46 KB Download Attachment: Small Remote Oil Filter.JPG57.65 KB Download Attachment: Small Strut With Caliper.JPG61.54 KB
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/09/21 19:02:45
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All right guys, I've managed to progress a little further. I bought a full set of rose joints for the four link and panhard bar far cheaper than anywhere in Australia. Simon sent me the coilover kit and I have welded those onto the spare struts, I've stripped bare a spare diff housing and have welded on bracing to support it. Have also fabricated four link brackets and welded onto diff. The volvo calipers I bought have been mounted on to the strut with elongated holes, and a nice surprise was that the late model 2.8injected capri discs also suit the volvo four pot conversion with 4.5mm spacers on the caliper. Just a couple of pics of the completed struts. Will add some photos of the diff next week when i pick it up from Dad's school. Download Attachment: Small Complete Strut2.JPG45.42 KB Download Attachment: Small Complete Strut.JPG43.46 KB Download Attachment: Small Complete Strut3.JPG50.24 KB Download Attachment: Small Complete Strut4.JPG44.98 KB
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RE: Cortina's new motor and suspension.
2007/09/21 19:39:10
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Thats looking really good. I want that dry sump setup! Do you have any pics of the car?  Cheers Dan
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