We have been driving, maintaining, modifying and trading in Cortina Mk1s for over 25 years. We travel some distance to find them too. So if you know of one sitting in a yard or paddock that may be going to meet its end in a scrap yard please contact us...
August 17th
I apologize for my absence of answering emails & fax's etc. I have been unable to continue working on Cortina parts supply as im unwell. Im sorry for any unconvinced this has caused you. I intend on returning as soon as im able.
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June 16th
Cortina National images in the gallery HERE
and more images HERE
Video on You Tube HERE
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January 2nd Replacement fuel tanks back in stock. Also 5 volt fuel sender kits HERE
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October 11th
New replacement fuel tank senders.
Now available HERE
January 2nd
New tech guide to fitting Datsun crankshafts into Kent blocks HERE !
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MK1s on the drag strip
There are several Cortina Mk1's having regular runs down the drag strip. So we've created this page highlighting those people racing them. There are many Cortina's drag racing around the world but the majority of these are V8 powered usually strip only cars. So we thought we would give some attention to 4 cylinder powered Cortina's and a place to compare yours with similar cars.
If you know of car in your part of the world that has made several pass's down the strip or made some 'good numbers' on a dyno we would love to hear from you. If you would like to be included please contact us with details. EG: Name of owner, Location & date, Elapsed time, mph, what type of engine and engine mod's were on the car, and if applicable horsepower. If possible please send a couple of pictures. Well done! Great effort and thanks to those who have contributed :) Only first letters of surnames will be used. Updated 18th December 2010
To add your own achievements Send them to Webmaster
....................................................................................................................................................................... The cars
Remember these are all 4 cylinder powered cars
Hover over images for detailed descriptions
Elapsed time: 1/4 mile 13.73 1/8 mile8.91
Mph: 1/4 mile 101.81/8 mile82.67
60 foot:2.3
Where: Willowbank 17 July 2010 (QLD)
Modifications:65 2 door SR20det, cp pistons, spool rods, acl race bearings, steel head gasket, all balanced.
head standard, standard turbo, pwr radiator & intercooler, 3'' stainless exhaust,
nissan 5 speed, upgraded clutch
borgwarner, 3:9 lsd, disc brake
hoppers stoppers brake & dual master cylinder kit
16'' speedy wheel 5 stud
195/45 front, 215/40 rear falkens. Car not lightened
Power: 132 Kw's(179 HP)@13 psi
Owner: Sam K. (Australia)
Elapsed time: 1/4 mile 11.58 1/8 mile 7.49
Mph: 1/4 mile 119.611/8 mile 99.02
60 foot:1.85
Where:Santa Pod (UK) June 6th 2010
Modifications: 65 2 door super 2.1 Zetec, CP forged, H beam rods custom length, balanced. 2mm oversize inlets 1mm oversize exhaust valves, double valves springs, standard cams, custom intake and exhaust. Garret GT30-71 externally gated, 2.1bar boost, dry sumped. Vipec engine management. Cosworth Ap clutch T5 2wd cosworth gearbox. Quaife 3.75 baby atlas Quaife 2 piece shafts and hubs. Running Toyo R888 semi slicks No hoodliner or carpet. Car now has been dismantled.
Where:Dunn-benson, North Carolina (USA) 1/8th mile track
Modifications: 64 2 door gt with a 1500 crossflow bored +60
it has a dry sump oil system oil cooler and remote filter,
5 speed sierra trans and limited slip 3.90 rear end. His daily driver
Modifications: CA18 det, 1.8 litre, Autronic SMC, 5 speed gearbox, 9 inch diff, 31 spline axles, 4 wheel disks, 1.2 bar boost, 3 inch exhaust. Fully engineered & street registered. For more on this engine go here.
Modifications: 64 Mk1 2 door SR20 turbo 5 speed. Standard engine, injectors and ecu. Garrett T25 all stock. fmic, 8 psi, 3 inch custom exhaust, with split dump pipe. 4.4 diff ratio on 185/60/13 tyres Power: unknown Kw's
Modifications: NON cross flow, push rod 1500 based cortina engine. 1925cc all steel engine. 12.3 :1 comp ratio. Twin webbers, 4.11 diff. Full interior trim and glass. No weight reduction. No nitrous Not 'possibly' the fastest in the world, THE FASTEST. Fantastic achievement!
Power: 171 BHP flywheel HP!
Owner: Toby K. (UK) Featured in Classic Ford & Retro Cars November 2003 magazine.
Modifications: SR20 det standard engine & factory ecu. 13psi. 5 speed gearbox. 4 wheel disk brakes. 4.1 LSD Borg Warner diff. 3 inch exhaust and GFB boost controller. 15 inch Super lights with radial tyre's. Bar & plate front mount intercooler. Fully engineered & street registered.
Modifications: 1965 4 door fitted with a Sierra Cosworth engine. T4, 24 inch x 12 inch IC, Stage 1 chip, Grey Jag injectors, Getrag gearbox, modified rack and pinion steering, 185lbs springs, Cortina mk4 disks and calipers. Fiat rear axle with Kumho semi slicks 205x50x15
Modifications: The engine Lotus twin cam is almost standard with verniers heavy duty rod bolts + 40 thou over pistons. Comp clutch and 4.1 LSD. cold air induction and electric fuel pump
and ignition
Power: 96 Kw's (128.6 HP) @ 6900 revs with 109ft lb of torque.
)Modifications: Sierra Cosworth T3/T4 turbo (30psi), RS 500 I/C, grey injectors, ported head and inlet, Ferriday copper head gasket with O rings, forged low comp pistons, NOS fogger nitrous system, 3" exhaust. T5 gearbox and AP Racing paddle clutch.
Power:288 rear wheel Kw's (387HP)+150 nitrous
Owner:
Mick R. (UK)
Elapsed time: 1/4 14.98
Mph: 1/4 N/A
60 foot:N/A
Where: Ravenswood W.A 1986 (Now closed)
Modifications: Mk1 4 door 1500 GT non cross flow, bored 60thou, single dual throat down draught weber, Well machined head with a lot of compression. 4 speed and a LSD diff fitted. Bridgestone tyre's
Power: N/A
Owner: Clint M. (Australia) Images and information required
