Cochyn Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Not your usual car, but doing a Supra diff conversion on it which is pretty much old hat in the States, but still interesting http://automotive-media.co.uk/couch/uploads/image/video/page/dsc_0004.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Very stealthy, i Like it. What sort of figures does it produce ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Nice sleeper you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochyn Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Don't believe in RR figures, load of rubbish. But it produced 394bhp with similar lb/ft figures. Fun car. Anyone know of any mk3 diffs sitting about anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Nice sleeper! I like that Nice and unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 bloody hate yb engines had one in a saph it was the reason i love supras now ,it broke alot! lovely car with it shoehorned in a focus though fair play mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochyn Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Never had any problems with mine, did Gatebil with ease among shit loads of other stuff. But if you build it once, build it right, they live up to proper motorsport heritage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I really like that Can you post up a spec list? I'm especially curious about the RWD components - prop, diff, shafts, hubs and suspension (inc arms) to make that work. Must hav been quite difficult and/or expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 That is very impressive!! How is the handling like as being fairly SWB and RWD for a FWD chassis must be errr exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochyn Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Nothing needed shortening, everything is basically in place to fit exactly as it would on a Sierra Cosworth. Handling is excellent, but the diff needs changing to a plated equivelent. Spec list is endless, but consists of the usual Gaz coilovers, Brembo/AP brakes, adjustable TCA, rosejointed, solid mounts etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Where was the 6th picture (one by the lake) taken? It looks lovely there. Interesting conversion too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Loving that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Prett sure I've read about this on Passionford, lovely car and excellent build! Need a sierra to chop and weld the tranny tunnel for this don't ya? Lot of fabrication must've gone into building this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 THAT'S a sleeper! Nice project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 that is awesome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochyn Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Cheers boys, the pic by the "lake" is actually the Irish Sea It's on Anglesey Track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Now that is a very cool car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochyn Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Cheers man, I try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochyn Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochyn Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Also my top mounts that Mark's making (exactly like these). So along with my adjustable TCA's, it's all good Also MK Motrosport are working on a kit to convert from standard cosworth diff to a MK3 Supra diff, which is bigger, has a plated LSD as standard and much beefier Here's some development pics.... http://s896.photobucket.com/albums/ac167/ESCORTPICKUP/pf/?action=view¤t=IMG_0772.mp4 They have loaded all the CAD drawings onto their 5 axis machines and will update as the process develops. Material used is a 080M40 high tensile steel which is used for shafts and stressed pins, so well up for the job! They've decided to make the main mounts that hold diff in beam from billet, which is a very high grade with high tensile strengh. Doing it this way, there's no chance of movement from welding etc, plus the sections will be very thick unlike bits plate but still lightweight being alloy, these will rummbled which is like deburing the surface and peening all in one stops any sharp edges etc were stress points could form then will be anodised for protection. Mine ready to go on... Some updates from Mark. He's machined the underside of the mounts that feeds the threaded section through the wing mount of the diff itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochyn Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 BIG UPDATE!!! Main beam brackets complete, they look epic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 That is a serious piece of kit. Extremely cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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