nick205
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| posted on 19/1/08 at 08:04 PM |
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Lightweigt Pinto option - yes really
Just received the latest Burton Power catalogue through the door. Flicking through I noticed that they now offer a Cosworth manufactured alloy
cylinder blocl for the Pinto/Cosworth YB engine.
It's not cheap though by any means at £3,700 + VAT as a bare block. However it does offer a weight saving of 55% or 47.4kg down to 21.4kg.
Whilst I can't see too many peoplespccing it for a Pinto build it would make for a cracking Cossie YB build.
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jacko
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| posted on 19/1/08 at 08:35 PM |
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No more BOAT ANCHOR then
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 19/1/08 at 08:42 PM |
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£3,700 + VAT what a waste of money, for that you could buy a new v8 or a good second hand car, personally I'd just buy a bike and have some real
fun.
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 19/1/08 at 09:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
... it would make for a cracking Cossie YB build.
Roy Millington has been doing this for quite a while. I don't think Millington has a website but if you have a look for Millington Diamond
Cosworth YB you might come across some references.
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nick205
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| posted on 19/1/08 at 10:00 PM |
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Came across the Millington engine in a mk2 escort based special developed by Colin McCrae - very nice
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snapper
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| posted on 20/1/08 at 09:32 AM |
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I know its a complete waste of money unless you are seriously racing and have to use the Pinto or cossie.
But that is a serious weight saving and i want one.
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 20/1/08 at 10:26 AM |
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Have a look at this...
... then say it's a waste of time
Imagine... no more hold ups on the M5 in the summer!
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 20/1/08 at 03:53 PM |
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darrian were the first to use the millington engine in competition (rallying) in the early 90s , the NA cossie was miles ahead of the BDA , lots more
torque .
the block was also cast by holbay - and used in the ill fated GP series for 50 style machines based at donnington race track .
nice little engine , the use of a cast intermediate like the volvo (cough cough) gave height advantges and strength also
that BUrton designed one has seperate main bearing caps , and would like to say wont be as strong as millington .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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