Engine
ENGINE 2-litre YB Cosworth, 200 long stud
block, Mahle forged pistons with valve pockets, H-beam steel rods, lightened
and balanced crankshaft, WRC oil pump, SCS big wing sump, WRC oil breather and
catch tank, ACL race spec big ends and main bearings, ARP bolts throughout,
modified turbo oil feed, fully ported and polished race spec cylinder head,
bronze valve guides, Newman double valve springs and retainers, new Cosworth
valves, Newman BD14 and BD16 camshafts, anodised belt pulleys, ported inlet
manifold with 16mm spacer, Quickshift stainless steel induction kit, modified
anti-lag throttle body, Garrett GT3076R turbocharger with uprated bearings,
Tial 44mm wastegate and blow-off valve, screamer pipe, original RS500
intercooler and custom pipework, Nortech tubular exhaust manifold, bespoke 3in
KMS Motorsport stainless steel exhaust system, Level 8 ECU with MSD wasted
spark board, Will Pedley Racing custom map, WRC braided wiring loom, Ford
Motorsport coilpack, Ford Motorsport leads, Ford C71 spark plugs, Siemens
1000cc injectors, Reyland fuel rail, Aeromotive adjustable fuel pressure
regulator and A1000 fuel pump and filter, under-body swirl pot, standard Sierra
Cosworth external fuel pump and lifter, custom aluminium fuel tank, braided
fuel lines, Airtec radiator with twin slimline fans, new water pump, cool
running thermostat, coolant swirl pot, Bailey header tank and power steering
reservoir, SFS silicone hoses.
Escort's
'YB' 2-litre 16-valve twin-cam first appeared in the Sierra Cosworth in 1986.
Power
540bhp, 500lb/ft of torque (estimated)
Transmission
909 Motorsport dogleg gearbox, uprated
front and rear differentials, strengthened front plate, twin-plate Tilton 8.5in
clutch, lightened flywheel, Reyland hydraulic clutch conversion, 909 shortshift
gear linkage cradle, new driveshafts, new inner and outer CV joint
Ford
Escort Cosworth’s engine bay
Suspension Gaz
Gold fully adjustable coilovers, adjustable
lower arms and compression struts, front strut brace, polybushed throughout
Brakes Ap
Racing six-piston front calipers with 330mm
discs and alloy bells, new standard EsCos rear calipers and vented discs,
Ferodo fast road pads, standard brake servo, ABS removed, braided lines
Wheels & Tyres
8x18in Compomotive MO6 wheels painted
Anthracite Grey, Michelin Pilot Sport 3 225/40x18 tyres, Group A wheel nuts,
polished valve caps E
Xterior
Factory bodykit, bare shell respray in
Imperial Blue, original body panels, carbon fibre front splitter and hockey
sticks, carbon fibre exhaust heatshield, RS500 light grilles, Morette twin
headlamps, clear indicators
Interior
Standard Escort Cosworth full leather trim,
Gizmo dash-mounted boost controller, Stack air/fuel ratio meter, Momo three-spoke
steering wheel, Group A gearknob, Alpine headunit, uprated speakers
Standard
Escort Cosworth full leather trim
Thanks
First and foremost to my wife, Lisa, for
her patience and support, my parents for putting up with my EsCos obsession,
Clint at Compbrake, Paul for the replacement glass, Chris for the paintwork and
exhaust fabrication, Neil at Southport Carbody, Will for the mapping and
wiring, John at The Head Shop in Warrington, Jay at Nortech, Andy at AC Turbos,
Colin and John for all their help, Dave, Mike, Michael and JC for assisting
with the engine build
