Chris Falla's 1968 MGB with Turbocharged Ford Cosworth 2.0L Engine
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XV Issue 3, December 2007Owners: Chris Falla
City: Poole, Dorset, UK
Model: 1968 MGB
Engine: Ford "Sierra Sapphire" Cosworth 2L DOHC turbo four.
Conversion by: owner
| Engine: | The Ford "Sierra Sapphire" Cosworth 2L 16-valve,dual overhead cam,
turbocharged, fuel-injected four-cylinder engine was originally rated
by Ford at 204bhp. It was rebuilt (with new cylinder liners) in 2001.
The electronic fuel injection system was rechipped with a 330bhp rated
program, and #803 "green" fuel injectors were fitted, along with a
3 bar MAP sensor. The Garrett turbocharger has been upgraded to a
larger Ford Escort Cosworth compressor housing and impeller (to give
better initial boost.) An intercooler is installed betweel radiator
and slam panel. |
| Cooling: | "MGB V8" radiator with heavy duty Kenlowe adjustable electric fan. |
| Transmission: | Borg-Warner T5 5 speed. |
| Rear Axle: | Limited slip diff from the Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth donor car. |
| Front Susp.: | Home-made double wishbone suspension with coil over shocks. The front
suspension has been set up with 550 pound springs and 6 degrees of negative
camber. |
| Rear Susp.: | Home-made independent rear suspension. The Ford differential is mounted
into a fabricated cage, which also includes double-wishbone and coilover-shock
mounting points. The rear suspension is set up with CV jointed half shafts,
210 pounds springs, and 4 degrees of negative camber. |
| Brakes: | (Front) MGB-V8 calipers and drilled discs, braided hoses. (Rear) Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth discs and calipers with "Green Stuff" pads. A later-model (1974.5+) MGB master cylinder has been fitted, complete with power brake servo. |
| Wheels/Tires: | 15" knock-off alloy wheels with Goodyear 195/60R15 tires. |
| Other: | The seats are leather upholstered in a Jaguar-spec color (custom built
by Moss Darlington over up-rated reclining seats.) The carpets are Wilton
green with soundproofing matting added. The dashboard is standard, complete
with original-style crinkle finish paint, but the instruments have been
color-matched to the car's overall scheme (e.g. Old English White faces
with green markings). A "Caterham style" heater has been mounted behind
the dashboard. The steering wheel is a 14" Mota-lita. A CD player with
foldaway face has been fitted, plus there's a remote CD changer in the trunk. |
