🏅CORTZILLA Jason's RB25-powered Ford Cortina Sports Sedan | HALTECH HEROES

[@haltech]

If you were building this style of Sports Sedan, what engine would you use? An RB like Jason, or something else?

[@andersjjensen]

RB30 block with RB25 or RB26 head and a 3.2L stroker kit... and paddle shift for the sequential.

[@jsleeio]

​@@andersjjensen was just scanning the SA sports sedan technical regs... more than 2 valves per cylinder increases your minimum racing weight by 75kg, and with forced induction I'd be wondering if it was really worth it vs a properly-sorted RB30ET head on an RB26 block if that's possible. Forced induction multiplies your effective engine displacement by 1.7, so more than 2647cc bumps you up into the 4501-5100cc class. A 3.2L stroker would bump you up TWO classes, which brings +150kg minimum weight, and you'd be racing against probably mostly big angry V8s with probably much better throttle response. I discarded my "turbo camry V6" idea for the same reason. RB26/1JZ really does seem like a sweet spot

[@83motorsports77]

Definitely an LS engine. You can't beat an LS for value for money.

[@seanb250]

Ford SOHC 4L, 2 valve head, they make plenty of steam and are reliable 👍

[@JohnDinnan-fz7ch]

That's a hard decision. if I wasn't keeping it the RB series, either back to Rotary 13 or 20B or even a NISSAN 370Z V6 big single turbo setup similar to this RB25... this Cortina is sick. Love it

[@83motorsports77]

Great video. I was the original builder of this car. Great to see it still running. Its a credit to Jason for how it has been restored.

[@davidbarnes6410]

Much respect to you mate.

[@scottrussell3862]

Good work on that build fella.

[@83motorsports77]

@@davidbarnes6410thanks mate

[@83motorsports77]

@@scottrussell3862 thanks man

[@dingodave3966]

You must have a sense of pride seeing it out on the track.

[@BuiltByRik]

Quite a while ago I built one of those but with a 265 Hemi a Toyota 5 speed and a Fairlane LSD rear end. A weapon.

[@dingodave3966]

Good to see more Aussie builds.

[@Tom-xn7zc]

What a cool ride!

[@gmain1977]

Great build this is!! Very cool car.

[@speedwayengineering457]

Awesome build 🎉

[@user-lf5cp9bk6e]

Dit was darem 'n lekker motor in die tydvak!!!!!!!!!

[@gafrers]

Beautiful and different. Very nice racecar

[@Coffe-]

Really cool build 👍

[@efxr6538]

What a beast!

[@newagetemplar6100]

I’m not usually into resto mod’s especially the road car scene but this cortina looks proper . Even better that it’s a genuine historic brought back to life and nothing looks out of place styling wise . Kinda like the old MK2 escorts of the 80’s 90’s UK rally cross era . 👍😃🇬🇧

[@kevfarr11]

Back in the day my dad used to build cortinas. Most had cosworth engines well over 500 hp

[@tcain1995]

AWD would be cool to setup in a car like this

[@JohnDinnan-fz7ch]

Was thinking the same. full Nissan GTR running gear and subframes. But I saw the engine sitting back where the gearbox would normally sit

[@jamesk3565]

Awesome build. But why is the comments flooding with bots

[@haltech]

We think the bots are seksually attracted to the big boi R5...

[@jamesk3565]

@@haltech it would be the only logical answer

[@xdub101]

Hopefully they get the great up and comer Curds as the co driver

[@FairladyS130]

It gets me why some sports sedans are sons of bricks, aero is irrelevant apparently.

[@CaptainRedBeardarrr]

Intech would be better.

[@Matt-ft4wb]

✋ "Promosm"

[@scottieb8313]

To Be honest the combo seems "TACKY" AS fuck , Been a ford and what it is, .. WHY wouldn't you BIFF a turbo "FORD" Barra in to the chassis with the running gear , " if the balls can handle it " maybe be with a little less power , BUT more torque (for the circuit wort work ) , As it seems stupid from a car guys point of view " if they new there shit from 2005 till now" , ......... WHY the fuck would you NISSAN RB a ford Chassis ..............

[@bernardwarr4187]

That’s just it, build your car just how you want it? What have you built?

[@83motorsports77]

Built a few sports sedans have you mate?😂😂😂

[@bernardwarr4187]

@@83motorsports77 I would like to see it lol 😂

[@stewarth8390]

For starters it’s not a ford chassis and secondly, you obviously have no idea about sports sedans 😂

[@JohnDinnan-fz7ch]

Might not be able to race the class it's in being a 4ltr.