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Old 2nd May 2009, 11:19 PM
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Default Pros & Cons of the 2.9 V6 Cosworth?

Hi all,

As above really. Im on the look out for a doner in good nick and i keep finding the Scorpio 2.9 24V V6 Cosworth going at really reasonable prices - only between £50 - £100 more expensive than your average Sierra.

Im really just trying to decide whether to go for this car as a doner or stick with the sierra.

Pros...
200 bhp on tap
V6 Burble
Cosworth cool factor
More or less similar cost to Sierra

Cons...
Auto Gearbox
Not as simple to fit
Bad fuel economy
Could offset handling? (at a guess id say this would be heavy)
Trouble when trying to insure (Will likely be 21 when trying to insure this - 20 just now)

Any help would be great.
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Old 3rd May 2009, 12:37 AM
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Hi all,

As above really. Im on the look out for a doner in good nick and i keep finding the Scorpio 2.9 24V V6 Cosworth going at really reasonable prices - only between £50 - £100 more expensive than your average Sierra.

Im really just trying to decide whether to go for this car as a doner or stick with the sierra.

Pros...
200 bhp on tap
V6 Burble
Cosworth cool factor
More or less similar cost to Sierra




Cons...
Auto Gearbox
Not as simple to fit
Bad fuel economy
Could offset handling? (at a guess id say this would be heavy)
Trouble when trying to insure (Will likely be 21 when trying to insure this - 20 just now)

Any help would be great.
go for it
you dont have to have an auto box
one of the box,s does.... fit has a longer input shaft etc ( please ask for help ) standard ford
fuel economy .........you are buildinga go faster car its not relevant
handling ......hey they also fit v8s
insurance.......ummmmmm it always seems quite cheep for me .....but then i,m nearly as old as FABBY
cheers les g
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Old 3rd May 2009, 11:44 AM
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Cant remember who but someone is building a Roadster with Cossie lump so it can be done, I think he is in Scotland aswell.

Good luck.
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Old 4th May 2009, 02:54 PM
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Insurance..now there is a surprise I got a quote for fully comp on a 15 year old YZF750....£148.00 for something that can do 150odd mph..being 44 this year has it's plus sides...

And fully Comp on a power valve is a laughable £58....
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Old 4th May 2009, 04:53 PM
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Insurance..now there is a surprise I got a quote for fully comp on a 15 year old YZF750....£148.00 for something that can do 150odd mph..being 44 this year has it's plus sides...

And fully Comp on a power valve is a laughable £58....
WTF
i thought only women lied about their age !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 4th May 2009, 05:20 PM
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1965 was a good or bad year depending who you are...
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Old 4th May 2009, 06:42 PM
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Default Ford Cosworth engine

The two things that scare me about the Cossie engine is

Trying to find one that has not been abused, If it's cheap, probably a good reason why

The cost of engine components . When you find that the bargain you found is a pup. Expect to pay £200+ for a head gasket set That's before you buy any parts to put the problems right !!??

That said, I would not say no to a mint Cossie engine
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Old 4th May 2009, 08:36 PM
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Go for it mate, I got all the mounts to fit mine from the Stoneleigh Show. Maybe look at starting it over the next Bank Holiday. I met a guy form the Locost Forum who had a Custard coloured Cossie V6 complete with power steering and just about every other item from the original car that had a purpose. Even ABS for a while!

If you had seen it, it would have made your mind up!

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Old 5th May 2009, 12:31 AM
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1965 was a good or bad year depending who you are...
63 was a good year if your mum and dad was shaggin in Hong-Kong
work that one out FABBY
cheers les g
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63 was a good year for me too,
my old man was in the merchant navy too, work that one out Les g & fabby
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