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[Steve W]

....The different rocker covers didn't conform to any different states of tune, just different colours found in different cars. i.e 2wd sierra, 2wd saff, 4wd saff etc,

Oh?, I always thought that there was a difference, as the redtop units seem to be more in demand?

Dunno to be honest, Im not that well versed in the Ford stuff.

the red top units are more in demand because

a: people like red
b: if memory serves me correct they were in the more mainstream cars, hence there are more of them.

but if it were me i'd have a 4wd engine as they didn't suffer from nearly as much piston slap

[Steve W]

oh, rhyd

thats stuart meades car, it runs a turbo zetec, not a cosworth engine

[mini_kel]

Red top is early 3 door cosworth and 2wd sapphire 202bhp
blue was later 2wd sapphire uses differnt injectors 202bhp
green is 4wd saphire and escort cosworth with cat 220 bhp
There also is the red top RS500 224bhp but has different head,block,T4 turbo,eight injectors,massive intercooler,Etc

Edited by mini_kel, 27 August 2008 - 09:09 PM.

[Rhyd]

oh, rhyd

thats stuart meades car, it runs a turbo zetec, not a cosworth engine

Oops I knew whose it was but I was told it was a Cossie (can't remember who said that) and never thought to check. Does he have a project page? I can't seem to find much info about the car and everyone spells his name differently!

[alexcrosse]

Red top is early 3 door cosworth and 2wd sapphire 202bhp
blue was later 2wd sapphire uses differnt injectors 202bhp
green is 4wd saphire and escort cosworth with cat 220 bhp
There also is the red top RS500 224bhp but has different head,block,T4 turbo,eight injectors,massive intercooler,Etc

mini kel the cosworth encyclopedia!

[mini_kel]

There was more i could of added but thought you would get bored of it all!

[scooba]

Hi everyone, pleased my question got so many replies. Thanks.

Now just to get this right, Ford Cosworth engines came in a few different color styled cam covers, to nominate which particular breed of engine it is, but some of the colors can span a few different models, gets a bit complex but a basic breakdown would be, deep intake of breath.
RED TOP
Sierra RS Cosworth (204bhp). YBB
Sierra RS 500 Cosworth (224bhp). YBD
Sierra Saphire R/Wheel drive (204bhp). YBB (same lump as first on list just diff body, hence same YBB)
Sierra Saphire 4x4 No Cat (224bhp). YBJ

GREEN TOP
Sierra Saphire 4x4 Cat (224bhp) YBG

BLUE TOP
Escort Big Turbo (227bhp) YBT

SILVER TOP
Escort `Lil Turbo (227bhp) YBP

Mines a Sierra Saphire 4x4 Cosworth Turbo No Cat (320bhp, played with it Red Top YBJ.

There. I bet youve never heard so much Ford stuff on this site before. I apologize, please forgive.

Rhyd- kinda like that, but I think that `uns a 24V V6 Cossy (Cologne). But cheers anyway I was watching that vid the night before.
Mini kel- If you could find photos or any other info that would be ace.

But I take it from replies so far that this is potentially new territory.

Well, like I said thanks to all who`ve answered, I`ll keep checking back to see if anyone else can come up with ideas or info.
Regards
Scoob.

[scooba]

Me again.
I dont suppose that any one from my local area (Hilltop Minis) has a `sporty` Min` that I could come and have a poke about at, passenger ride in. Because I must admit the idea of my engine in a Mini is quite scary/overkill, with emphasis on the word `kill`.
I`d like the chance to be shown the error of my ways. Just a thought.
Scoob.

[mini93]

get to some shows, make some friends n request a ride on in people's cars!
people like alexcross i can imagin are always up for driving

[scooba]

Cheers mini93, sound advice. Next nearest show worth going to ?. I know that in Malvern you get the VW stuff going on, do they do one for Mins.

Edited by scooba, 28 August 2008 - 10:41 AM.

[mini93]

mini world action day near bristol would be prime for that, get to watch cars boot it around castle combe race track
i should hopefully have my rally car done for then

[scooba]

Sounds good mini93. Got a date for that. (as in diary)

[mini93]

link to thread

27th sept i believe

theres alto another show up near derbyshire on the 7th i think it is? now sure but its also in the meets section also

[alexcrosse]

people like alexcrosse i can imagin are always up for driving

hmmm...

lol

[mini93]

how was it this morning? ooh there goes a porshe