Go back to home

Peter RS Cosworth project

Page: 12345.. > >> Showing page 1 of 10 - Powered by APG vNext Trial
Author
Post
Essentials Only Full Version
itchy
Enthusiast
  • Total Posts : 67
  • Scores: 4
  • Reward points: 3114
  • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
  • Location: Adelaide Australia
  • Status: offline
2008/02/08 02:17:07 (permalink)
0

Peter RS Cosworth project


Here is a few parts I collected to start the build
Mk 2 RS 2000 Escort
couldn't chop original RS so found donor body and started with

Wheel tubs
Competition Engineering 4 link rear suspension kit with watts linkage

Competition Engineering 9in diff Romac floater kit Wilwood Dynalite 4 piston brakes 310mm x 22mm rotors
Strange aluminium Case 35 spline axles Detroit locker coil over coni shocks
Chassis work and half roll cage done by Donegal Engineering

G Force 5 Speed box

Adjustable control arms
Arb drop link
Compression strut kit
Capri struts with coil over kit Wildwood Superlites 4 piston 310mm x 32mm slotted rotors
Adjustable peddle box

Sand blasted and dipped body for paint removal
So that’s the start of it all, try to do the photo up thing







Dummy fit wheels for diff length






Back from Donegal Enginering to work on body

post edited by itchy - 2011/08/29 20:52:36
#1


142 Replies Related Threads
    Jason How
    Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 87
    • Scores: 0
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Adelaide SA Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/02/08 11:19:24 (permalink)
    0
    hi peter nice job so far looks impressive.
    what colour is the RS? looks silver from the picture
    #2
    Phil
    Supporter
    • Total Posts : 1786
    • Scores: 35
    • Reward points: 4581
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Sydney NSW Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/02/08 11:31:21 (permalink)
    0
    Hi Peter,

    Its great to see your progress

    It is certainly one serious Escort you are building!!!

    Cheers,

    Phil.
    #3

    escortinadriver
    Deity
    • Total Posts : 1278
    • Scores: 115
    • Reward points: 6097
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Vic Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/02/08 12:27:57 (permalink)
    0
    Sounds, and looks, like all the right ingredients for an absolute weapon.

    Keep us up to date with the information and of course, lots of pics

    Shaun
    #4
    Mk2_2dr_2L
    Supporter
    • Total Posts : 528
    • Scores: 2
    • Reward points: 4877
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Toowoomba QLD Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/02/08 12:28:47 (permalink)
    0
    Awesome stuff ! What is the spec of the engine going in there ?
    #5
    nigel mk1
    Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 284
    • Scores: 0
    • Reward points: 2995
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/02/08 15:09:18 (permalink)
    0
    Very cool project there, love the engine/gearbox package. Look forward to seeing more!
    #6

    itchy
    Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 67
    • Scores: 4
    • Reward points: 3114
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Adelaide Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/03/08 11:55:01 (permalink)
    0
    Thanks guys I think I have been trying to get it on the forum for about a year now after speaking with Phil
    (Wilwood brakes) and a few other things great help thanks again.

    Waiting on the fly wheel to be machined and redrilled for the clutch so to make bellhousing YB block to
    G Force box.
    The aluminium block arrives from the States on the 5th so looking foreword to that so now chasing up the dry sump system for it, any one got one here they want to sell.!!! Looking at a Pace one at this stage, pump is mounted on the aluminium sump.
    Purchased original engine package from Stairsy good engine that’s what got me started, now I think im only
    using the crank. The rest of the engine might be for sale soon.

























    #7
    RSWEPN
    Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 138
    • Scores: 1
    • Reward points: 3302
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Sydney NSW Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/03/08 14:33:38 (permalink)
    0
    Very very nice mate, and good choice on the box. What did it set you back if you dont mind me asking?

    Rubber size on the back? and what sort of time are you going for?
    #8
    Stairsy
    Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 33
    • Scores: 0
    • Reward points: 4398
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Rostrevor, Adelaide SA Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/04/08 00:16:28 (permalink)
    0
    Wow... it's hard to believe I used to drive that thing to work everyday ... The Granny Banger lives again!!!

    It's looking very good mate... good luck with it and keep me posted

    I'm sure sure Rhys will be getting nostalgic as well [:p]

    What's going to happen to the RS then?

    Alastair
    #9
    hotrodney
    Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 180
    • Scores: 0
    • Reward points: 2293
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/04/08 16:11:37 (permalink)
    0
    Peter, It looks like your making some good progress there!!
    It sure will be one tough car when finished.

    I've had a good look at your car when it's been at Browny's, mine was the rusty mustang on the jig.

    And that gearbox is a beast


    Cheers Dan
    #10
    itchy
    Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 67
    • Scores: 4
    • Reward points: 3114
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Adelaide Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/04/08 20:00:04 (permalink)
    0
    Yes Alastair its the one. I thought you might recognise the old girl, and its good to see you got started again with your car.

    cheers
    Peter
    #11
    itchy
    Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 67
    • Scores: 4
    • Reward points: 3114
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Adelaide Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/04/08 20:01:44 (permalink)
    0
    Dan that is the best Mustang model ever good luck with rest of the build lots of work there.
    Catch up one day at Browny's

    cheers
    Peter
    #12
    Smcka
    Supporter
    • Total Posts : 346
    • Scores: 7
    • Reward points: 2348
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Sydney
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/04/08 20:19:03 (permalink)
    0
    Burtons are quoting about a year on the dry sump kit so I'm no use to you. Dunno if I told you that or not?
    #13
    2lt_Scort
    Supporter
    • Total Posts : 1285
    • Scores: 23
    • Reward points: 5188
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Adelaide Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/04/08 22:59:05 (permalink)
    0
    Hi Peter,

    I used to own this before Stairsy (had some fun times in it too)I have a couple of pics from back then if you want them.

    I've been down to Donegal with 'Hotrodney' and seen old Granny Banger while I was there a while back. Quite a transformation. Turned out to be a very good shell by the looks of it too.

    I look forward to the updates.

    Rhys

    #14
    itchy
    Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 67
    • Scores: 4
    • Reward points: 3114
    • Joined: 2011/08/01 11:02:49
    • Location: Adelaide Australia
    • Status: offline
    RE: Peter RS Cosworth project 2008/08/15 19:04:04 (permalink)
    0
    The block has arrived















    Specification Sheet

    Pressure Test No. P.T 25 - Water & Oil

    Part Number: PIN 20000150`(94 Bore / +10 Deck)

    Completion Date 11th September 2007

    Bore Size: Nominal - 94mm Finished Honed size - 94.005/94.02

    liner Info: Liner O/D - 96.13 / 96.15
    Block bored - 96.039
    Int. fit-0.11
    Length 143.0

    Main Bearings: Housing finished size - 60.595/60.60
    Thrust land width - 27.1
    Cap tang - 3/16

    Deck Height: Actual- 217.51

    Finished Weight: Complete block assembly Inc: Liners /
    caps and studs / dowels and bungs
    20.9KG

    Special Notes: 15.0 location dowels for main caps
    Generation 2 Block
    Caparo Castings (Speckled Deck)
    Front oil drain insert-1.4 wall
    Malta Drag - Application
    More details to come on rod + pistons

    #15
    Page: 12345.. > >> Showing page 1 of 10 - Powered by APG vNext Trial
    Jump to:
    © 2025 APG vNext Trial Version 5.1