if it helps, elation should be the feeling about the "ford" cosworth: they are a legendary british race car engine developer, the best in history, said to be "massaging" the new GT-R's VQ.

from car and driver:

"There are conflicting reports out of Japan regarding the powerplant. One camp believes the GT-R will be powered by a Cosworth-developed twin-turbo version of the current 3.5-liter V-6, offering at least 450 horsepower. Others believe a new twin-turbo 3.2-liter V-6 will get the call.

To make sure the GT-R has supercar handling, chassis engineers from Lotus were selected to develop its steering, suspension, and drivetrain..."

from www.formula1racing.com

"Cosworth Racing, the most successful engine builder in Formula One history, will continue to develop the CR-3 V10 engine that powered the Jaguar R2 last season. Nick Hayes, Managing Director at Cosworth Racing takes up the engine story: "I'm confident that, with the right development, the Cosworth CR-3 V10 engine will make significant further gains in 2002," says Hayes. "For example, the block and heads incorporate new design features, and we will introduce further modifications throughout the coming season. We are looking to improve not only ultimate power but also power-curve width, driveability and packaging. Indeed, despite the fact that CR-3 is an evolution of CR-2, we have nonetheless significantly lowered its centre of gravity without having had to resort to a wider V-angle or compromise its excellent packaging qualities..."

and from http://www.cosworth.com/content.php?...1&contentid=23

Roll of Honour:

2005 Cosworth supply two variants of the Ford 2.3ltr Duratec engine for the Caterham Seven CSR - a 200bhp road-going version and a 260bhp race engine.

2004 Markko Martin wins 3 rounds of the World Rally Championship in the Ford Focus RS WRC.. Cosworth launch their range of D-power performance parts for the 2.3ltr Ford Duratec engine.. Cosworth sold by Ford to Kevin Kalkhoven and Gerald Forsythe, co-owners of the Champ Car World Series."

2003 176th Formula One win by Ford-Jordan GP. Cosworth wins MIA Business of the Year

2002 XFE developed for two-year exclusive contract with CART Bio-ethanol engine produced for Sportscar racing

2000 XF wins CART engine Manufacturer’s title in inaugural year

1999 CR-1 new Formula One engine supplied to Stewart Grand Prix

1998 Ford Motor Company purchased Cosworth Racing

1996 KF V6 Opel engine won the German ITC Series. XB CART/Indy engine was replaced with the XD

1995 Jacques Villeneuve won the CART/Indy Championship and Indianapolis 500. AC V8 engine won the International Formula 3000 Championship. Richard Scammell (Managing Director) received MBE from the Queen

1994 Cosworth received British Design Council Award for the AC engine. Michael Schumacher won the Formula One World Championship with the Zetec-V8 engine.
AC V8 engine won the International Formula 3000 Championship. Ford Escort RS Cosworth won the Monte Carlo Rally

1993 Nigel Mansell won the CART/Indy title with the XB engine. QG V6 engine powered Ford Mondeo to win the World Touring Car Championship. AC V8 engine won the International Formula 3000 Championship

1992 Cosworth received The Queens Award for Export Achievement. DFX CART/Indy was replaced with the XB which won 6 races in its first season

1991 HB V8 engine powered Jaguar XJR14s won the World Sports Car Championship
1990 Vickers Plc purchased Cosworth
1989 HB V8 3.5litre Formula One engine won 11 races between 1989-1993
1988 Carlton Communications purchased Cosworth
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth won the World Touring Car Championship. Bobby Rahal won the CART/Indy title with the DFX
1986 Bobby Rahal won the CART/Indy title with the DFX. Cosworth received The Queens Award for Export Achievement
1985 Al Unser won the CART/Indy title with the DFX. HRH Duke of Kent opened Wellingborough Manufacturing site
1984 Mario Andretti won the CART/Indy title with the DFX
1983 Al Unser won the CART/Indy title with the DFX
1982 Keke Rosberg won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV. Cosworth received award from Autosprint for 150 Victories in Formula One. Rick Mears won the Cart/Indy title with the DFX
1981 Nelson Piquet won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV. Rick Mears won the CART/Indy title with the DFX
1980 UEI Plc purchased Cosworth. Johnny Rutherford won the CART/Indy title with the DFX. Alan Jones won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV
1979 Rick Mears won the CART/Indy title with the DFX. Keith Duckworth received British Design Award from the Duke of Edinburgh for the DFV engine
1978 Mario Andretti won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV
1977 Cosworth received RAC Diamond Jubilee Award
1976 James Hunt won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV. DFX CART/Indy engine won 151 races between 1976 and 1989
1974 Emerson Fittipaldi won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV
1973 Jackie Stewart won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV
1972 Emerson Fittipaldi won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV
1971 Jackie Stewart won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV
1970 J Rindt won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV
1969 Jackie Stewart won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV
1968 Graham Hill won the Formula One World Championship with the DFV
1967 Jim Clark won first time out with the DFV engine. DFV engine dominated Formula One for 15 years and won 155 World Championship Races
1964 Cosworth moved to Northampton
1959 The first Ford-based Formula Junior power unit was developed
1958 Cosworth was founded by Keith Duckworth and Mike Costin

 

Here is the deal, the V8 will be lighter, and have more power. So, where is the problem? Why is it blasphemy? V8s with a big turbo, there is no other better combo on the planet

 

Wow, never considered orange on a GTR but it does look very nice. I'm more into basic colours (shows off the seriousness of the car) but orange will highlight its lines very nicely. One suggestion...that cheesegrater grill must go!

 

I am going white. There are not that many white R32 GTRs around here. The Black GTR is going to stay black, they look very menacing in dark colors.

As for the grill, it look a lot better in person, although if I could change that cheesegrader, I would

 

How about painting it black?

 

The drag GTR w/ the V8 T76, will have no AC, so I need to go with a light color.

 

wow, that drivetrain looks familiar.

http://www.angelfire.com/extreme4/blown383/

This is what I had before the GTR. I still have alot of parts left over, if you are interested just let me know.

 

You took that car apart? That was a very good set up.

There are only a few things I am lacking. I need a distrib, 7/16 rocker studs, guide plates, fuel system, custom pistons & rods. I am keeping the engine stock stroke, since I would like a little more higher hp, and the rest will have to be custom installation. I only want to spin it 6800, but with the hyrdo roller lifters that might be pushing it.