Mk5 2.8 Ghia X 4x4

[MK5CortinaEstate 54]

Many thanks, It took Me a long time to build up the courage to make a start on the project. Still not sure what to do with the back end as I cant get a 3.64 diff gear set for an atlas axle(to match the Cossie front diff), and I dont want to use the sierra rear end (too much modifing of the chassis involved).

If you can get a ratio that is close, you could make up the different with tyre sizes, running smaller on the front and larger on the rear. Just an idea, but it may work for you.

[S80RTE 0]

Did some calculations tonight and have come up with the following numbers. Front 205/50/15 through a 2.8 4x4 3.62 ratio diff. Rear 205/55/15 through a Cortina / Capri 3.75 diff. I reckon the centre diff will take up the difference. Further calculations required to confirm before any purchase.

[MK5CortinaEstate 54]

Did some calculations tonight and have come up with the following numbers. Front 205/50/15 through a 2.8 4x4 3.62 ratio diff. Rear 205/55/15 through a Cortina / Capri 3.75 diff. I reckon the centre diff will take up the difference. Further calculations required to confirm before any purchase.

Just less than 0.1% difference front to back. I'd say the centre diff will have no problem with that setup. Couldn't have worked out better.

[Danish 294]

Cool project! I really wouldn't know where to start with something like this.

[S80RTE 0]

Not got much done lately been busy getting the Mondeo ready for MOT. Passed on Tuesday Night thank god. Then spent a couple of nights looking at a couple of little things on mums car. Managed to get the frame out of the sierra today.

 

 

 

Managed to get the frame installed into the cortina.

 

 

 

 

 

Next job will be check the alignment is perfect then remove ARB Mounts from the Sierra Shell and Install them into the Cortina Shell. there will probably be nothing much happening over the next couple of weeks as mums campervan needs a couple of jobs doing on it.

[sierra3dr 53]

After the last disaster when looking for a Sierra Shell I kind of held back untill after the winter. Spring is Here and this is mine.

So it looks like full steam ahead at last.

You've butchered and murdered this Sierra :D

[S80RTE 0]

You've butchered and murdered this Sierra :D

:rofl: Believe me the engine bay is the only good bit of the floor i can provide photos if you want.

[Danish 294]

You've butchered and murdered this Sierra :D

 

I like Sierras, but they're just too full of useful parts! I've broken two now :ninja: Their number plates hang in the workshop as a mark of respect for their sacrifice.

[CortinaCat 1]

I like Sierras, but they're just too full of useful parts! I've broken two now :ninja: Their number plates hang in the workshop as a mark of respect for their sacrifice.

 

Like a serial killers lair :rofl: :rofl:

[Danish 294]

Like a serial killers lair :rofl: :rofl:

 

Quite so Mr.Cat. Just this morning I shoved a bread knife into a box of Shreddies, yesterday I did the same to a box of Rice Krispies and a bag of muesli... :clown:

[sheffieldcortinacentre 754]

only 2??

 

must be around a doz & over 3 doz cortinas.

 

god knows how many 70's cars i broke at work in the early 90's.

Edited November 4, 2013 by sheffieldcortinacentre

[Danish 294]

only 2??

 

I thought that was pretty good "for a girl" ;)

 

I broke a Mk3 Granada too. Does that count?

[sheffieldcortinacentre 754]

oooooooo yesh