mk 1 ford cortina v8 help needed

[firthy]

Hi there all ive recently purchased a 1966 mk 1 ford cortina which is a 1.5 gt orginally but is now fiotted with a 3 litre v6. basically im planning to put my supercharged 3.5 rover v8 into it. just wanted to know whats the best rear axle to use and what brakes etc would be best. i take it i will have to change a few bit and bobs i.e the master cylinder etc any help would be much appreciated cheers firthy

[POO SLINGER]

i got a 4 liter rover v8 in my escort and still have an english axle,

it aint supercharged tho, and i don't use 1st gear but its holding up well.

i am going to put an atlas axle on but to get it on a cortina it will need to be shortened,

i would speak to fostek http://www.fostek.co.uk/

[firthy]

nice one cheers mate are you using any upgraded brakes? what master cylinder are you using? thanks

[morcheen]

i got the standard mk1 gt axle but with vented discs on my mk1 cortina v8.2.8 disc and calipers up front.the supercharger could well push it to breaking point though !!

[Steve]

Just binned my v8 for a ST170 .Mine had standard atlas and capri front discs
a charger will need more LOL
put some pics up

[POO SLINGER]

i got 2.8 capri front brakes and standard drums on rear, no servo.

i don't think you will need more, if you think about it, your car isn't getting any heavier.

[firthy]

Just binned my v8 for a ST170 .Mine had standard atlas and capri front discs
a charger will need more LOL
put some pics up

Have you got any pics of when you had your v8 in mate? Wanna know where abouts and how much of the bulkhead needs to be cut out? I'll get some pics up as soon as I can figure out how to do it

[morcheen]

only pic i can find of mine.

[firthy]

doesnt look like you've had to cut out much? did you have to do much to the gearbox tunnel?? what gearbox you using?

[firthy]

http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/v...9CF22-orig.jpg
this is my engine that i brought years ago ive done a fair bit to it since i got it. its running all msd ignition now and i've got all speedflow fuel lines and a holley blue pump. i know it can be done coz i actually got it out ouf a mk 1 cortina about 6 years ago that was set up for drag racing.

[Steve]

Guy who did the conversion in mine ruined the bulkhead and made a right bodge of it


The one above looks much better .

[Steve]

Just one thing though 1500 GT 2 doors fetch £20 k plus in original condition

[firthy]

Mines a 4 door mate wish I could of found a 2 door but hey got this one cheap so can't grumble really. I still like them in the 4 door anyhow. It does need alot of body work and that but it's keeping me busy. I'm trying to source some new sills for it at the moment if anyone knows where I can find some? The rest of the body work I can just cut back and replace.

[morcheen]

Just one thing though 1500 GT 2 doors fetch £20 k plus in original condition

i've owned it 5 years and was converted over 25 years ago from what i can find out.my plan was to put it back to standard but i will probably sell it when i get it back on the road.i did think of swapping the v8 for a zetec.

[Steve]

Mines a 4 door mate wish I could of found a 2 door but hey got this one cheap so can't grumble really. I still like them in the 4 door anyhow. It does need alot of body work and that but it's keeping me busy. I'm trying to source some new sills for it at the moment if anyone knows where I can find some? The rest of the body work I can just cut back and replace.

Expressed is best for sills ,Hadrians have stopped production of mk1 sills .Just get the budget ones mate
or ask on buysellcortina forum, thats where i got mine

[Steve]

i've owned it 5 years and was converted over 25 years ago from what i can find out.my plan was to put it back to standard but i will probably sell it when i get it back on the road.i did think of swapping the v8 for a zetec.

Lovely motor
ST170 is going in mine .Always wanted a 2 door GT or Lotus ,But couldnt find one ...