RV8 Mk5 Cortina project
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RV8 Mk5 Cortina project
new member, this will be my 1st post
I recently bought this Cortina with the V8 fitted, an abandoned project, from west Yorkshire
its now fitted with a RR V8 and manual box, although when it was originally built (about 8 years ago) with a 3.9 unit and auto box
I recently bought this Cortina with the V8 fitted, an abandoned project, from west Yorkshire
its now fitted with a RR V8 and manual box, although when it was originally built (about 8 years ago) with a 3.9 unit and auto box
hi and welcome to the forum,
Regards Tony C (COOPS)
MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts.
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk
MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts.
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk
the car has been standing for a couple of years, so the state of the engine is unknown at present, and as can be seen from the pics, a lot of work and extra parts are needed to get it running, there are exhausts, well sort of....
the car itself is complete, but stripped, and there is a few boxes of rv8 bits in the boot, i would like to determine the condition of the block and gearbox before spending time & money sorting the shell
1st job was to find a rad that would fit, and a Mk1 Granada rad sits in nicely, although its not ideal
i managed to attract the attention of the original builder of the car via a Cortina forum who told me a Td5 defender with sierra electric fans and cowling were originally used.
heres a pic of the car 8 years ago in the paintshop (pic courtesy of original owner)
progress will be slow on this project, as i have another V6 Cortina to maintain, and a Scimitar to break for spares too
more pics to follow
the car itself is complete, but stripped, and there is a few boxes of rv8 bits in the boot, i would like to determine the condition of the block and gearbox before spending time & money sorting the shell
1st job was to find a rad that would fit, and a Mk1 Granada rad sits in nicely, although its not ideal
i managed to attract the attention of the original builder of the car via a Cortina forum who told me a Td5 defender with sierra electric fans and cowling were originally used.
heres a pic of the car 8 years ago in the paintshop (pic courtesy of original owner)
progress will be slow on this project, as i have another V6 Cortina to maintain, and a Scimitar to break for spares too
more pics to follow
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heres one :ian.stewart wrote:Hi and welcome, There are a couple of Mk4/5s with RV8s fitted I have seen somewhere recently, I will see if I can find them.
this member is the original builder of my car
http://www.v-8.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1107
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Heres another place to have a go at, Probably the best cortina site about, at least they dont throw their toys out when a modified car turns up!!!!
http://buysellcortina.co.uk/forums/inde ... /index.php
http://buysellcortina.co.uk/forums/inde ... /index.php
THE SMOKING GNU
12.604 with an old boiler of a RV8 and no gas
WHY are there so many IANS on this site???????
12.604 with an old boiler of a RV8 and no gas
WHY are there so many IANS on this site???????
yes Im a 'Cortina Anorak' on that forum, my username is Autofiveian.stewart wrote:Heres another place to have a go at, Probably the best cortina site about, at least they dont throw their toys out when a modified car turns up!!!!
http://buysellcortina.co.uk/forums/inde ... /index.php
I use the same username on a few cortina forums but i didnt think it was appropiate on a V8 forum
Just noticed this thread. This was my old car. I should never have sold it!!
It did have a cross bolted thor injected 4.0 from a series 2 discovery. I spent 3 years building it and it spent about 6 months on the road. I ended up selling it because I moved from south east england to west wales and my dad wanted the garage back.
I don't know why the 4.0 was removed in favour the 3.5 thats in there now, the mind boggles!!! It was a complete running car and I can't understand why anyone would strip it.
Last i heard it went to a banger racer. Damn shame as the car is (was!) very straight and rot free.
It did have a cross bolted thor injected 4.0 from a series 2 discovery. I spent 3 years building it and it spent about 6 months on the road. I ended up selling it because I moved from south east england to west wales and my dad wanted the garage back.
I don't know why the 4.0 was removed in favour the 3.5 thats in there now, the mind boggles!!! It was a complete running car and I can't understand why anyone would strip it.
Last i heard it went to a banger racer. Damn shame as the car is (was!) very straight and rot free.