Advice/thoughts - Cosworth YB into Mk2 Transit

[auldy]

Before i go looking for all the parts ect im looking for your thoughts on an idea ive had to fit a cosworth YB engine into my Mk2 SWB.

I know the engine would fit and i imagine i would have to modify the bottom of the bulkhead/floor to fit the gearbox. (would the section from a mk5 work like they do for the di engine and box?)

Would it be possible to get an LSD for the back axle?

Has it been done before?

Any thoughts would be great?

I just fancy doing something diffrent with my van as i restored my last one to standard and like the challenge.

cheers,auld

[Luke]

yes - mk5 floor fits like a glove

lsd - i found it easier to fit a complete F150 axle

and just do it it'll definatly work and be amazing

[transitandy]

I would say go for it as 24v's one is

[auldy]

Is it an atlas axle at the back of a mk2 transit? would a LSD from a mk2 escort atlas fit?

cheers,auld

[Luke]

brownyv6 will conferm it but as far as i know thats what he did

[BROWNYS V6]

1600 petrol axle is the one you need, up to a g reg (1990) so i was once told an yes atlas lsd drops straight in

[auldy]

thanks mate, i will drop him a pm

cheers,auld

[auldy]

You bet me to it, lol!

My mk2 is a 1600 pinto so an atlas lsd should drop straight in? ideal mate, cheers

auld

[BROWNYS V6]

if its a round tube rear loader,then yes