Minion 132 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 How easy is the kit to fit? I see to be looking more at superchargers now instead of turbos's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetyrant 30 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 17 minutes ago, Minion said: How easy is the kit to fit? I see to be looking more at superchargers now instead of turbos's I will let you know once its off , not bad though from what ive seen as everything is very well thought out, so far after 2 hours or so on it last night i had the cooling system drained and removed, most of wiring unplugged and now just fuel lines to disconnect and its ready to unbolt/lift off then swap over to stock setup. There is a comprehensive instructions/install pdf from cosworth here - https://www.dropbox.com/s/9fip3e9gevkzxtx/Stage 2 Kit fitting Instructions - iss12.pdf?dl=0 Ian 1 Minion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 48 minutes ago, Minion said: How easy is the kit to fit? I see to be looking more at superchargers now instead of turbos's Yes it is if you are handy with a spanner. Its something you have to judge though as people have told me they are handy with a spanner and have trouble changing their brake pads I did mine over about 4-5 sessions which were about 4 hours each but I took the time to clean the green gunk off as well as making all the wiring and piping super tidy and doubling up on insulation where there was a 0.01% risk of something rubbing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minion 132 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 Just now, Ade said: Yes it is if you are handy with a spanner. Its something you have to judge though as people have told me they are handy with a spanner and have trouble changing their brake pads I did mine over about 4-5 sessions which were about 4 hours each but I took the time to clean the green gunk off as well as making all the wiring and piping super tidy and doubling up on insulation where there was a 0.01% risk of something rubbing. Yeah I'm not too bad, I have done all my own things so far inc brakes, coilovers etc. Done a full strip and rebuild once before on a old Fiat Punto engine so hopefully shouldn't be too much of a challenge. I'll have a read later of the instructions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 11 minutes ago, Minion said: Yeah I'm not too bad, I have done all my own things so far inc brakes, coilovers etc. Done a full strip and rebuild once before on a old Fiat Punto engine so hopefully shouldn't be too much of a challenge. I'll have a read later of the instructions ah well if you've stripped and rebuilt an engine (and it still worked ) then this will be a doddle for you. I'm happy to help if you get stuck or want clarification on the instructions too. Matt@Cosworth (can get hold of him on the other side) is also happy to help and usually responds very quickly even out of office hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minion 132 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, Ade said: ah well if you've stripped and rebuilt an engine (and it still worked ) then this will be a doddle for you. I'm happy to help if you get stuck or want clarification on the instructions too. Matt@Cosworth (can get hold of him on the other side) is also happy to help and usually responds very quickly even out of office hours. That sounds brilliant then, thank you I keep jumping between the cosworth charger and a turbo but need to make my mind up soon! 1 Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetyrant 30 Report post Posted September 12, 2017 Sounds like you would have no problems installing it. Good few hours on it tonight and its all off car, nothing too tricky but lifting the unit off on my own was a strain on my poor back!, had to undo the bolts holding AC compressor so I could move it across slightly to allow more wiggle room, AC pipes are close to supercharger manifold making access fiddly!, other than that just steady away making sure everything is unclipped and nothing is going to foul when lifting it up. Now just need to get everything swapped over back onto stock manifold and dig into box of stock parts to make sure I have everything, looks to be all there though. Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetyrant 30 Report post Posted September 13, 2017 Ok that's the Cosworth kit all carefully removed, standard parts refitted and fired up no problems so now I can move car out the garage I will get on checking,cleaning and sorting all Cosworth parts ready for a new owner, get in touch if you want some boost More pictures to follow but here is a quick snap as I started to swap over parts showing difference in size between weedy stock plastic intake and the Cosworth setup! Cheers Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetyrant 30 Report post Posted September 15, 2017 Ok had quite a bit of interest but nobody with the money as yet, so as it seems like a trend lets have a September sale price valid until end of this month .......... Sale price is £3500 including personal delivery within mainland UK Cheers Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetyrant 30 Report post Posted September 16, 2017 Few more pics taken today after a check over and clean up, all ready for someone else to enjoy now Ian 2 Kal and shiftspark reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavin_t 184 Report post Posted September 16, 2017 I am very interested as said. Just in a quandary at the moment as there is also a sprintex for sale and I'm not sure what direction to go! Will have a good think about it this weekend and do some reading :-) What would I need in addition to what you have for sale? Just a ecutek licence? Many thanks Gavin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetyrant 30 Report post Posted September 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, gavin_t said: I am very interested as said. Just in a quandary at the moment as there is also a sprintex for sale and I'm not sure what direction to go! Will have a good think about it this weekend and do some reading :-) What would I need in addition to what you have for sale? Just a ecutek licence? Many thanks Gavin No worries its sat here if you want it, sprintex is a good lower budget setup but nothing like the quality of these cosworth kits which have much better cooling so heat isnt robbing all your power, all depends on budget i guess but if you can stretch to the cossie kits its well worth it, i know im biased but ive looked at all options Yes all you need is a tune so if going ecutek a license and if you want to flash yourself a cable. Cheers Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetyrant 30 Report post Posted September 20, 2017 Deposit taken, someone's got a bargain! Will update once sale is completed. Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetyrant 30 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 SOLD... and 800miles later delivered to new owner, that was one seriously long road trip! but prefer to endure that and know everything gets there in condition its meant to Ian 1 shiftspark reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich196 103 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 3 hours ago, thetyrant said: SOLD... and 800miles later delivered to new owner, that was one seriously long road trip! but prefer to endure that and know everything gets there in condition its meant to Ian Thank you so much Ian, I think your crazy but I do appreciate all your time. Intercooler is in place already, and some other bits stripped. 2 thetyrant and Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
