Merkur XR4TI Project build/restoration | PART 1
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- sorry for poor editing I'm still fairly new to filming and Ill be doing a lot more DIY video style in the future.
Hello this is a compilation of photos and videos of my merkur xr4ti restoration/build. Ive always wanted a ford sierra cosworth rs 500 but since I couldn't afford one i built the next best thing. this car is still not done but at least now it drives and its a torque monster. The parts list is extensive. Part 2 will be the interior and small bits and pieces that i have yet to do. I hope you enjoy
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I bought one new in 1987 when I was stationed in the army in Germany. I had a mechanic over there who was very familiar with these cars which were a hit over there. I paid $22,500 for it. Anyways I didn't have the car 3 days and it went into his shop with 147 miles on it. I had the small turbo removed with its max output of only 7 to 10 psi at 145 wasn't enough for me. I had researched the car over there seeing others modified yo a bigger turbo that pumped out 12 to 18 psi and had added a intercooler also now the motor rated at 184 in there simple dyno. He also had put in a 14v super high heat Bosch high energy voil system. Also added was a Spec stage 2 clutch system. The exhaust was totally removed and I had a 3 duals with the cat removed after $3200 it was done. It was a very fun car to drive specially on the autobon. I manages to get the car to 161 mph being the Speedo didn't go that far I had a chase gt40 Ferrari that the mechanic friends had to use running along side. Fun car for fun times. I ended up selling it once back in the state's to a guy from Utah who like the mods in 1997. He took a greyhound bus from Utah to pontiac michigan with $9700 in hand all that way. He ended up driving back to Utah with no problems. Stayed in touch for about 2 years than it was history. Nice to see someone else getting one of these going. They are a super sweet ride to high performance for sure.
I have always loved these cars - Even had one when I was too young, broke, and dumb to understand what I was getting into with XR ownership. Getting another one and doing a full build on it has always been on my bucket list. It's super cool to see the XR4Ti still getting some love these days. I hope your car turned out well
Slick proyect, Thks!
It's the "Ford Bratwurst!"
Just started working on mine, I'm in Tampa Bay area!
I am assuming this is not going to be a street car since you did not install a muffler. I am in the middle of a build on my 88's original head, had it ported and polished and it's being resurfaced right now. I bought the original 'Stinger' header years ago and it seems like once you start variance on original locations, the price of the project skyrockets. I opted for all Turbonetic's goodies; $$$$. I caught a break at the scrap yard and found a bunch of 3'' stainless pipe including 90's. I fabricated a rotated intake and I have enough to make a nice exhaust with a Borla oval. I started out with a 72k mile Cali car, super clean I got at a fire sale price of $800. I am currently in the 12's and it looks like it is going to top out around 14k. Perhaps I should do a vid like this. I have full Cossie body work, Euro lights, Sparco seats and harness, Momo wheel, shifter, and pedals, Phantom gauges, Sony stereo, T5 with short shifter, Stage II Centerforce clutch, and an endless list of smaller things. Still lacking, wheels, tires, PBR's front, '12 Focus Rear disc, aluminum drive shaft, Autometer wideband, Stinger fuel rail, and Walbro fuel pump. Minimum $1500. Some of you just getting started take note, you can sink a lot in a Merk. If you want to keep cost down, get a 'stock location' header. This will allow you to keep driving the car, and you want have 2g's in just the turbo aspect, ie FMIC, Blow off valve, External wastegate,etc. Going in, I thought I would maybe spend 4 to 5k, and here I am almost 13k later and still not done. I am expecting to make about 345hp, but in retrospect, it would have been hella cheaper to drop in an 5.0 w/t5 out of wrecked Mustang. No boost, but wtf it's much cheaper to make power. Good luck to all of you.
Must be almost done, time for a video!
White bumpers. Black side moulding/trim
Why would they keep the alternator up there in the way of running that line straight? Simply create a bracket for it on the passenger side bottom, where it should go.
Did I just see a young Alberto Big Boost in that film?
Nathan's Garage yes you did
Back in the day he worked on all my cars
Big boost
hey wat up. nice build. lol I just bought that rail and wing from ya.
2bar XR I have parts if youre interested
i didnt realise they were only 4 cylinder?the euro xr4i is 2.9 v6.....shouldve turboed that engine,almost 100% wouldve made more than 170bhp.....
Awesome work love the car I would of painted the bumpers, well done!
Just got one of these amazing cars with 57k original miles from the 1st owner...
The down side is the car sat on a driveway for 25yr... So basically everything need to be redone.....
I do have all the documents from the dealer /85/ also factory keys and service manual ,whatever came with the car back then.....amazing ..
I dont know what to do with the car... in the meaning of fully restore it to the original state or do some taste full mods under the hood only..
What you guys think about that? Is this car gonna wort big dollar in the future or naaah..... ?! My dream car was the Cossy when I grew up in Europe .... :)
mavic air good luck finding OEM parts for it.
I recall this car being on Tampa craigslist for a great price and I wanted it so bad but also wanted to fix mine up. What are the specs on the wheels?
Get rid of the Pinto motor and drop a V-8 in it!
Any way I can get a specific parts lots for the motor build??? I have a 1989 merk xr4ti
Why didn't you go with a newer tech turbo? Not being critical just asking. I know that thing hits very hard I had one and would tense every time I heard the spoolup and waited for it to hit.
well it was meant to be a budget build so a used diesel. turbo fit the bill.. it actually spools up surprisingly quick. I have full boost around 3500-4000 rpm
did you sell the clio?
Greatest King absolutely not
Ive got an 86 thats in the works. Couldn't see the screen well on the dyno , what did it make and what turbo are you running?
clifton sheldon 242hp / 266tq
Needs a new fuel pump and better tune then it should be in the 350 category
It's a holset hy35 out of a diesel truck
What's the difference between the Ford Sierra Cosworth and the Merkur XR4Ti?
The Cossy have a DOHC 2.0 engine and often 4x4 drive train.
XR4Ti is based on the Sierra XR4i which was the top spec non-Cosworth model of the Sierra mk1. So it's closer to that than to the Cosworth.
@@tomchamberlain4329 Right. Got it.
got the same header with a 5858 and built head in an svo. what are you using for tuning?
anthony earl yeah I’m using megasquirt v2
12:43 like WHY doesnt the internal wategate be enough?! soo... smh
More turbo noises!
@@SebasWorldTV smh so much Time and a good exhaust housing ruined
Rantanen well it’s been 3 years and its proven that external holds boost much better than an internal gate ever would. This is an old hx35 turbo, they are found in many old diesel trucks so parts are cheap and abundant..
whenever you are done playing little video games and learn something about performance modifications you will understand
@@SebasWorldTV i have My b200k with internally wastegated turbo and IT Hilda The boost alltrough The rev. Even My dad never used any external wastes no need. To us The internal was Even better when you have The 2.5 bar clocks
where did you search most your parts from? I have a 1986 Merkur XR4Ti
I have parts if you're looking
BAT got out of the Merkur business. Rapido is still doing some. Going to get harder and harder, I assume.
If you want parts or info you should join Merkur Club of America. Rapido group is still in business and we have a few guys specifically Jeff Herson (Merkur Parts Midwest) that can come up with basically anything you need.
I have lots and stock and aftermarket parts of anyone is interested.
christian gray What do u have
Is email the best way to figure out what you have? Just bought an XR. Want to wrench on it.
0:21 UA-cam Comment Here
Stunt Panda lol sick editing skills who this
Why put the Pinto 4 cylinder back in,I’d put a modern high performance V6 or V8 in. A friend put a Chevy LS crate motor in an FRS and it fit and was bad ass.
Literally destroys the point of a car like this
Dumbass.... You do not even have a car ....LS my ass....