Which Corty??????? - Ford Forums

tagsXF · 01-21-2004, 19:41

Hi,

I am really looking at finding a cortina in the near future. I have a 250 Xflow which has been built for 300 ponies which i was planing on putting in my ute. I am seriously cosidering finding a corty to put it in. What i would like to know is what model would be best suited (Diff ratios, gearbox, etc. I really like the look of the tc or td with the twin headlights and 6 cylnder bonnet..

Any info on what year models would be suited would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Simon

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Dellboy999 · 01-21-2004, 19:48

Just but one with a 6 already and off you go, and stick with the TC/TD idea I love the rounded shape, single headlights are better, you can use the spare space for CAI setup.

Jason

tagsXF · 01-21-2004, 20:54

Thanks for your reply,

What is the year and model without the twin lights.

Cheers

Simon

Dellboy999 · 01-21-2004, 20:58

Well you can just re-wire the lights of any model, but I had a 73 corty 4cly 2L though, single lights. geez i miss that car was a real rocket.

tagsXF · 01-21-2004, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dellboy999

Well you can just re-wire the lights of any model, but I had a 73 corty 4cly 2L though, single lights. geez i miss that car was a real rocket.

Are there any difference between the diffs / Gearboxes in the 4's and 6's ?

Cheers

Simon

EBXR · 01-21-2004, 22:14

What about a TE cortina - I have seen a sports version that I nearly bought a few years ago. 250, 4sp, scheel seats, build number on glove box, rubber boot spoiler (like the RS2000), black door trims, full instrumentation, alloy wheels, stripes/cortina decals....
Don't know much more about them but I have seen red version and a pale orange version. Would be interested if anyone out there knows a bit more about them...

If you want the rectangular lights in the TC/D shape, thats the XLE TD grille. The TC XLE had twin lights, and the base models of both just had the single round lights...

tagsXF · 01-22-2004, 02:19

Yeah, I would prefer a TC or td, as i like the shape and there arnt as many around. Thanx for the info.

Cheers

Simon

speed · 01-22-2004, 23:28

Simon,
The Tc model has different gear boxes for 4 & 6 cyl models. There was also even a 3 speed manual (floor shift) for the 6 cyl. Mated with the 250ci it made for lazy driving.
The gear boxes will all have different ratio's as there was a 1600cc & 2000cc models in the 4 cyl range.
The T bar auto transmission was a BorgWarner 35 3 speeder- I think they were same for both 4cyl & 6cyl- if you know an easy fix for one that will only proceed in reverse let me know-!

The 4cyl & 6 cyl diffs had different capacities so are probably different as well. The 200ci 6cyl had a 2.92 ratio and the 250ci a 2.77.

tagsXF · 01-25-2004, 01:22

cheers,

thanx for that i will be looking for the 6 cyl model. Its just a matter of finding a decent one up here as there isnt to many around.

simon

ebxr8240 · 01-27-2004, 07:35

4 and 6 six diff is same only 3:45 ratio on 4 cyl...Australian versions ....
Some latter models had power steering..