Catalogue 2005
Catalogue 2005
Catalogue 2005
MAIDSTONE KENT
ME16 8LD
ESTABLISHED 1975
A: MK2 Cortina are the best choice as these line up very well with the standard 105E
geometry. Drawbacks are, the strut bodies and pistons are too long for lowered cars
and the coil springs are too large for the front turrets, hence the modifications
needed.
Classic struts have all the virtues and drawbacks of the above, but you cannot fit
vented discs.
MK1 Cortina and Escort struts have all the same problems as above, but in addition
do not line up with the 105E steering geometry. These can be modified to suit but are
not as good as MK2 Cortina.
Anglia struts, even though there are disc brake conversions for these, which are very effective,
the cost of modifying does not make them a good choice for fast road cars.
A: 105E TCAs are too short and Classic too long. Either or can be modified so you can
obtain the correct camber.
Note: DO NOT drill out the cross member to get the correct camber. This is not
recommended as it completely alters the steering geometry and causes chronic bump
steer.
A: MK2 Cortina and Classic steering arms are longer than standard 105E. This causes
very slow steering and a lack of lock. Both the above can be modified to get the
steering back to standard ratio and good lock to lock.
Q: What front hubs can I use on MK2 Cortina and Classic struts?
A: Any MK2 Cortina hubs will do, also MK1 / 2 / 3 Capri MK1 / 2 RS2000 / Mexico.
Note: Standard MK2 Escort and MK3 / 4 / 5 Cortina will not fit the above as the bearing
sizes are different. Classic hubs will not suit larger calipers.
A: Although more suited to the MK2 Cortina, there are a wide range of kits available
from AP and Wilwood. From standard road cars, you can use the P16 / M16 and
these are fitted as standard to the models listed above.
A: You can either go for a disc brake conversion or fit 9” drums from a MK1 / 2 Cortina
or MK1 / 2 Escort RS2000. All back plates will have to be redrilled and handbrake
levers altered to suit.
Note: Spacers will need to be fitted between the half shaft face flanges and drums. MK1 / 2
Cortina brakes need a 3mm spacer and MK1 / 2 Escorts need a 8mm spacer.
A: If you have discs to the front and drums to the rear, you will need a .70 bore cylinder.
If you are running discs front and rear you will need a .75 bore cylinder.
A: Low road cars normally have 2 to 2.5 inch lowering blocks at the rear. At the front the
measurement from the ground to the underside of the engine cross member is 4 to
4.5 inches.
Note: Once the car is lowered and larger wheels are fitted you will need to cut back the front
of the wheel arch for clearance.
A: You can, but the draw back is that the engine will be 2 inches further back. This
means extensive bulkhead modifications.
A: Pre cross flow, cross flow, Lotus twin cam, BDA or Zetec are good choices as there is
only minimal to no bulk head mods needed.
2 litre OHCs are not a good choice as they are very heavy and 2 inches longer than
the above. The only successful way of fitting these is extensive bulkhead
modifications. The same can also be said for the Vauxhall unit.
A: The easiest to fit is the 2000E 3 rail which takes a standard 105E bellhousing or a
standard 1200 gearbox with 2000E internals.
The type 9 five speed is a difficult box to fit as these have a cable clutch bellhousing
and the starter motor is on the left hand side which sits down through the engine
cross member. It also hits the drag link and steering idler. One way to get round this
problem is to fit an alloy 105E bellhousing with a type 9 bolt pattern. These are very
hard to come by. If you get hold of one of these you will still have to remove the gear
box tunnel, change the clutch plate and propshaft, modify the gear box cross member
and re position the chassis mounts.
A: When fitting a diaphragm pressure plate you will find this is half an inch less in depth
compared to the old spring type. To get around this problem you will need to fit a
thrust carrier extension and bearing. This will ensure the correct pivot position of the
clutch arm and smooth operation.
If you feel that your clutch pedal is too heavy, try fitting a 0.875 bore slave cylinder, as fitted to
MK1 Lotus Cortina and MK1 Escort Mexico (hard to find)
A: You have a wide range of ratios from 4.44 to 3.54 that are fitted to standard road cars
(higher the number, more revs. lower the number less revs.)
Any front- loading diffs. from MK1 / 2 Cortina or MK1 / 2 Escort will fit.
Note: Flange sizes alter. These are all interchangeable and care must be taken when
changing (refer to the workshop manual). Alternatively, you can have the propshaft
flange changed to suit.
Index
KIT INCLUDES:
MODIFIED CROSS MEMBER, TCAs, RACK, STEERING
ARMS, STEERING COLUMN, TRACK ROD ENDS
AND STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT
£550.00
£590.00
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GAZ FULLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT STRUTS
2
FRONT POLY BUSH KIT
£42.00*
£45.00
3
ECCENTRIC MULTI HOLE
ALLOY TOP MOUNTS
ECCENTRIC PRE-SET
STEEL TOP MOUNTS
POLYURETHANE ANGLIA
TOP MOUNTS
4
HI RATIO STEERING BOX ARM & IDLER
£65.00
5
HEAVY DUTY ENGINE MOUNTINGS
£150.00
£65.00
6
'A' FRAME AXLE LOCATING KIT
£155.00
ACTS AS ABOVE
£145.00
ACTS AS ABOVE
£145.00
£135.00
7
TURRET AND AXLE BRACKET KIT
£50.00
£35.00
8
ADJUSTABLE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR
£145.00
£120
£85.00
9
DISC BRAKE CONVERSION FOR STANDARD ANGLIA STRUTS
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REVERSE 2 CYLINDER PEDAL BIAS REVERSE 3 CYLINDER
BOX PEDAL BOX
£215.00 £300.00
CAN BE ORDERED WITH CAN BE ORDERED WITH
CABLE CLUTCH CABLE CLUTCH
REMOTE ADJUSTER
FOR BIAS BOX
£38.00
REMOTE BRAKE
FLUID BOTTLES
£16.50 EACH
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Photograph courtesy of Classic Ford Magazine
£125.00
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ROLL CAGES
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