m1c Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 If you had 'spare' cash for a drive in conversion with a choice of a V8 or cosworth engine (both in standard form) which would you have? can someone also put me straight on these cosworth engines 'cos im confused. according to the ones on ebay, a 2000cc cossy engine out of a sierra is approx 260bhp but the 3000c from a scorpio is 200bhp. that right? wouldve thought the V6 be more powerful than the 4 pot. cheers
DarrenM Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 The Cosworth 2.0 is Turbocharged and came in 204-224 BHP (Someone may correct me on exact power but I think thats right!) The V6 is naturally aspirated and is a 24V Quad cam version of the cologne engine. Which engine you choose is down to how much money you have "spare", how much power you may want in the future and reliability issues. The cheapest to buy and fit is the 24V. V8 and Cossie Turbo conversions can get expensive but you have good future tuning potential. I'm sure there will be plenty of people along to "advise you" soon! I personally like Capri's to have V8's.
FlashCadillac Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 i would usually say V8 every time but that depends... you say in stock form but the cossy was a high proformance engine whilst the V8 description is a little loose (its just like saying 4pot) a stock Hemi 440 6pack id kill for a ride in... no matter what car it was in but if its a stock ford 289 like whats sat in my step dads fairlane then my mothers 1.2 Fiesta is faster.... just doesnt sounds as good
Rick Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 depends on the car, cossy in a smaller motor. v8 in a larger one.
4parajon Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 You dont say what car you intend the engine to be fitted in??? Personally, and I am speaking from experience that has cost me a lot of money. Dont buy a cossie turbo engine off e-bay unless your prepared to risk flushing £2k down the toilet, because thats what they go for on there, unless you know and trust the seller. The quad cam V6 cossie engine is a relatively good buy at the moment as you can a complete car up for between £200-£500 in the autotrader. Personally, knowing what I know now I would go the trusted V8 route, probably small block V8. I did'nt because I did'nt want to cut my car up to get it in. Parts are in plentifull supply and if you compare a like for like cossie part for a V8 part your looking at nearly half the price because traders stick at least 1 nought on when you mouth the word cossie All the above is just my opinion of course learnt the hard way........and still learning
MK2Ed Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 depends on the car, cossy in a smaller motor. v8 in a larger one. Ditto for handling reasons...
gsxrsam Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 v8 for me matey........ noise, looks etc
Josh_gsy Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 Never had neither but... i would choose V8 for the noise and the looks!
lee_capri Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 ive had both and serval off,my fav is the v8,perferably injection you get 190bhp standed with injection and you can pop over a ton in 3rd
60ftman Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 V8 - But I would say that wouldn't I? V8 is cheaper to buy, cheaper to build, cheaper to tune. Sounds better, better torque, just better....... Just had a set of forged pistons custom made for mine in the US for £500. Bet you couldn't do that for a Cossie!!!
DeanMk1Capri Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 Totally depends on what car, but i would prob go for a Cossie....
Guest MK1gaz Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 Yes depends on the car and what sort of car it is really . Escorts + Anglias should be 4 pots , capris V8's and Cortinas either . All custom/hot rod style motors must have V8's no matter what , it's the law !!!!!!!
pelvins Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 depends on car but i liked both engines but went for 4 pot cossie because of the handeling factor
DarrenM Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 It says he has a Capri in the author box and that's what I assumed the engine was for!
Guest MK1gaz Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 It says he has a Capri in the author box and that's what I assumed the engine was for!In that case i'll have an M5 BMW V8 please
Nettles Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 I love both of them but a V8 would be my first choice
bmxdave Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 Itd depend on the car really. Id go cozzy for smaller stuff, and V8 on bigger stuff. But they wouldnt stay standard, and the V8 would have a supercharger. Itd also depend on the purpose of the car too.
ASBO CAPRI Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 Stock cossie v stock v8 is a little vauge. If it was between stock YB cossie and rover v8. Then i'd take the cossie coz that has more potential for tuning, but if it was between small block or better still big block v8 v cossie. Then the cossie loses out. I wouldn't mind having a YB turbo cossie capri, but would much rather have one with a small block v8.
Doc Posted January 29, 2008 Report Posted January 29, 2008 Id love a Ford V8 but in all honesty id go for the cossie quad cam , geared right itll be this side of 150mph and cruise all day on the motorway . Depends what you are using it for and the miles you do
puddy Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 Cosworth yb,there is no substitute Rover ,right amount of valves (16) ,wrong amount of cyls ( 8 ) puddy
brettp Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 got to be a v8 in a capri cossie ones go well but you need the noise and torque but there is the weight issue that said mine with the old set up handled quite well bit suspect in the wet but then it is a capri
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