Hello all I'm new here, just wanted to say hello.
Although I don't have an EVO (wish I did ) this site has a lot of information pertaining to my project.

My project... 1987 Merkur X4Ti, for those to young to know the Merkur was a European import from Ford that came wit a 2.3L turbo SOHC 4cyl, RWD.
In Europe the Merkur was know as a Sierra and came with a 2.0L turbo engine designed by Cosworth, there was the MK1 Sierra Cosworths and RS500 Cosworths and later Cosworths MK2 Sierra 4x4 and Escorts RS Cosworths came AWD.

Last winter I converted my Merkur into an AWD Sierra Cosworth, my entire driveline is out of a MK2 Sierra Cosworth 4x4, it's 5spd, torque split is 34/66 and stock hp is 220 @ 9 psi
I don't know if I can ever go back to a performance car that is not AWD, the grip is unbelievable. Performance mods so far have been a 3 inch stainless exhaust system, big intercooler, aluminum radiator, injectors and a custom programmed chip. I'm waiting for a new wastegate actuator from the UK so I can turn the boost up projected HP is 310-325hp.

Wes.

 

Welcome! Awsome ride and awesome screen name. It's about time someone with class joined the forum (you'll understand what I mean once you've spent some time here ).



Since you are addicted to AWD now, are you considering an EVO?

Got any pics of your current project?


Cabo

 

Welcome.

Would love to see pics of the Cossie project.

 

How do you like your Mazda3? I've been considering one for myself...


Cabo

 

second that. pics would be great

 

Thanks for the welcome guys.

I will post some pics soon.

Cabo, I was considering an EVO but my wife doesn't drive stick so I needed something she could also drive and that was the reason for the Mazda3 purchase. I had an 03 SVT Focus before this so the Mazda3 is taking some getting use to but I like it though, comfortable, great stereo and surprisingly good pickup. Now if I can get the keys away from my wife... I have the SP23 package, everything except the navigation.

I got this pic from a UK Ford site not sure if someone else posted this, it's a EVO 9 race car converted to 2dr for wieght savings.

Wes

 

Welcome aboard, I almost bought one of those back in the day, ended up buying a Starion/Conquest instead.

Nice car I see one for sale everyday on my way to work. Good luck with the project and post some .pics

 

FYI, I had a brand new XR4TI in 1986 and it was the biggest piece of crap I ever owned. Worse than any Dodge, Ford, or Pontiac . Everything power in the car broke from locks to windows. Luckily there are so few left that run I don't have to get pissed off anymore everytime I see one. The only car I can actually say I HATED .
Good luck

 

The XR4TI was never known for it's reliability especially the early ones, like you said all kinds of electrical problems. I'm prepared for the worse, after all it's still a FORD.

 

here's the specs on that evo you're talking about

Amazing New Norris Design Demo Car
The MLR were recently invited to Norris Designs for an exclusive preview of their new demo car. There will be a full write up including an in-depth interview with Simon Norris in the next edition of Wastegate Chatter out on 1st October, but here's a brief rundown of the car and some pictures as the final build nears completion.

Exactly what the new Norris Designs demo car is has been the subject of much speculation and Simon's kept it a closely guarded secret whilst creating what is the most unique Evo ever seen.

Believing that the only way Evo performance can take a big step forward is with drastic weight loss, Norris Designs have built an Evo that should weigh in at just 1080kg. With a power to weight ratio of nearly 800bhp per ton it's almost 300bhp per ton more powerful than the old Norris Design Evo 7 demo car!!

To build an Evo this light has meant the car has undergone some major weight loss and incredible engineering, including a substantial amount of the bodyshell being removed to make the car shorter and lower. In fact it is 10inches shorter and 3inches lower than a standard Evo 9 shell. With the shell customised this much, the rear doors have been removed creating the world's first Short Wheelbase 2-Door Evo....

ND Evo 9 SWB - Basic Spec List:

Power
841Hp & 635LbFt (Klotz 118 Race Fuel)
Target weight 1080Kg (Dry)
Target top speed: 215 Mph+
Target ¼ mile: Sub 9 seconds

Engine, Gearbox, ECU & Brakes
ND 2.3 litre stoker
Garrett GT42R roller bearing turbo
ND 4” WRC style custom exhaust system with side exit
Motec M800 Pro ECU
Holinger dog engagement straight cut gearkit
Ikeya sequential shifter with digital gear indicator
Brembo 8 pot metal matrix calipers front & rear

Body
Acid dipped custom 2 door short wheelbase low roof Evolution 9 shell
Custom T45 full weld in load bearing roll cage
Custom air jack tyre changing system

Interior/Exterior
Carbon everywhere!

 

Here are some pics of my project, the last two are of a real Sierra RS Coworth my car should look the same when I'm done.





Interior


Engine...


Oil pan and front diff...


Trans/Transfer case...


Intercooler


Radiator


What a real Sierra Cosworth looks like...


Hopefully mine will come out exactly the same...