[Mpower]

Originally Posted by cmdalvi

Can anyone suggest any solutions

Use a trans from a Qualis or even better an Innova.

[Sutripta]

Originally Posted by cmdalvi

I am planning to do an engine swap on my contessa using their 2.3L Performance Crate Engine - 280BHP

The only issue here is that they do not provide transmission with the engine. The idea of fabricating a gearbox here is giving me the jitters

Can anyone suggest any solutions

Originally Posted by Mpower

Use a trans from a Qualis or even better an Innova.

Hi,
The 280 BHP might be a problem even for the Innova GB.
Cant think of a practical reliable solution (in the Indian context). The new (rumoured 6 speeds for Storme/ Scorpio which can handle the full potential of the 2.2s) will be difficult to source initially. And even those will not handle 280 bhp.

Regards
Sutripta

[Mpower]

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Hi,
The 280 BHP might be a problem even for the Innova GB.
Cant think of a practical reliable solution (in the Indian context). The new (rumoured 6 speeds for Storme/ Scorpio which can handle the full potential of the 2.2s) will be difficult to source initially. And even those will not handle 280 bhp.

Regards
Sutripta

My thought is that a hi performance petrol will make only as much torque as a regular turbodiesel.

Innova trans is probably used in the Fortuner which is even higher. Just looking at torque ratings.

2ndly I figured shift quality on a Innova would be more suitable to a sports sedan rathern than Tata/Mahindra.

[Sutripta]

Originally Posted by Mpower

Innova trans is probably used in the Fortuner which is even higher. Just looking at torque ratings.

Always wondered about it. Have been unable to get my hands on a parts catalogue/ service manual.
For Fortuner ~350 Nm.

Regards
Sutripta

[cmdalvi]

Originally Posted by Mpower

My thought is that a hi performance petrol will make only as much torque as a regular turbodiesel.

Innova trans is probably used in the Fortuner which is even higher. Just looking at torque ratings.

2ndly I figured shift quality on a Innova would be more suitable to a sports sedan rathern than Tata/Mahindra.

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Hi,
The 280 BHP might be a problem even for the Innova GB.
Cant think of a practical reliable solution (in the Indian context). The new (rumoured 6 speeds for Storme/ Scorpio which can handle the full potential of the 2.2s) will be difficult to source initially. And even those will not handle 280 bhp.

Regards
Sutripta

thanks for the info guys

ok, i just had a word with the cosworth executive and he is no help at all with the tranny. On asking for recommended / nominated transmissions, brother doesnt have a clue

Borg warner T5 is the best bet i guess, then again it will have to be imported. The only ones available are rebuilt and i guess that will be a problem with imports technically unless i tweak the paperwork.

[Sutripta]

^^^
The weakest link, I guess, will be the UJs and the Half Shafts. Clutch, GB, diff: don't know which is weakest.

Regards
Sutripta

[Mpower]

Put a big lazy V8 in there (or V6). Conti with a high revving 4 cylinder does not sound right.

[cmdalvi]

well, the idea is to create a car which looks classic from the outside and modern from the inside, t4 the duratech 4 cylinder engine. Didnt want to go for a carb engine because of the same reason.

Cosworths providing clutch as an option, so that should not be a worry but the halfshaft UJs certainly seem to be the prospective weak link

I wish Cosworth could just provide engine and tranny, could have made the job so much easier

[mikon]

Recently went to CarAx in pune and saw the Cosworth flag. Upon enquiry they confirmed that they are selling the cosworth products.

Interested people can contact them.
Bhakti Cars
105/1/1/4,
Pune Mumbai Expressway,
Opp. Hotel Sadanand Resorts,
next to Radha Hotel,
Baner, Pune 411045. Email:bhakti.cars@gmail.com Landline: 020-27390666 Mobile: +91 9689880344 Store Timing:10.30 am to 8. pm

[VANOS]

Originally Posted by GTO

Following just came in from Cosworth:

Hi GTO,
Thanks for that info. My swift engine is dead. How much do you think it will cost me to source such an engine and a stand alone ECM for my car? Even a rough estimate should do as I have to save up for it. Many thanks again.

[sid78]

Sorry to be the guy to break this to you folks...!

[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Since I was interested in getting my Fiesta ECU remapped, I wrote them a lengthy mail regarding my requirements.

To my dissapointment, I did not recieve any reply from them for almost 2 weeks inspite of follow up reminders. I decided to visit their office as per the Pune address (Hinjewadi) provided on their official website. Again to my dissapointment, I was told that they have shifted their office to Baner. I asked the person at this office if they had a forwarding contact number or address. He gave me the contact no of somebody from Cosworth Pune's admin team. When I called on this number, the person who answered was curt to say that Cosworth no longer operates out of Pune and have wound up their office here and slammed the phone down.[/FONT]

[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Can anyone help me with any additional info they might have or a reliable place in Pune, where I can check out remapping possibilities ?


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[ghostrider]

There is no more Cosworth in India, at least officially. They might still stock a few products with a few retailers, but they've shut down.

Originally Posted by sid78

Since I was interested in getting my Fiesta ECU remapped, I wrote them a lengthy mail regarding my requirements.

To my dissapointment, I did not recieve any reply from them for almost 2 weeks inspite of follow up reminders. I decided to visit their office as per the Pune address (Hinjewadi) provided on their official website. Again to my dissapointment, I was told that they have shifted their office to Baner. I asked the person at this office if they had a forwarding contact number or address. He gave me the contact no of somebody from Cosworth Pune's admin team. When I called on this number, the person who answered was curt to say that Cosworth no longer operates out of Pune and have wound up their office here and slammed the phone down.[/FONT]
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[1self]

We are very much still a 'Kitna average deti hai' country. That combined with high custom duties has contributed to Cosworth leaving India.

[dipen]

Originally Posted by 1self

We are very much still a 'Kitna average deti hai' country. That combined with high custom duties has contributed to Cosworth leaving India.

They left cause of incomplete study and analysis, setup, commitment. If Pete's is doing fine with all imported products (not complete engines), Cosworth could have thought about a similar model too.

Racetech too uses all imported (customs duty etc + stuff ) goods and are doing fine, so could Cosworth. You need to modify your business model and product portfolio as per local cuisine and needs like McDonalds.

[VANOS]

I was just about to write a stinker to them regarding their service. Are you sure they have closed shop in India ?