RV8 Mk5 Cortina project

V8 5 · Post by **V8 5** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:48 am

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

Post by **katanaman** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:55 am

Hi and welcome. Looks like not a bad start to a project.

Post by **Coops** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:05 am

hi and welcome to the forum,

V8 5 · Post by **V8 5** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:08 am

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

V8 5 · Post by **V8 5** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:14 am

thanks for the welcome

this is my first experience of a V8, so i maybe asking lots of silly and obvious questions as the project progresses

ian.stewart · Post by **ian.stewart** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:45 am

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.

bak2burbles · Post by **bak2burbles** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:42 pm

welcome m8, & dont worry about the "silly" questions, I ask 'em all the time...

V8 5 · Post by **V8 5** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:45 am

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.

heres one

:

this member is the original builder of my car
http://www.v-8.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1107

ian.stewart · Post by **ian.stewart** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:28 am

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

V8 5 · Post by **V8 5** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:20 pm

ian.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

yes Im a 'Cortina Anorak' on that forum, my username is Autofive

I use the same username on a few cortina forums but i didnt think it was appropiate on a V8 forum

V8cortina · Post by **V8cortina** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:02 pm

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.