Cortina Donors - Rory Perrett
	If you are using a Cortina as a donor vehicle for you Locost the following may be of interest to you. I would also recommend reading the article on options for widening the chassis although a chassis of the standard dimensions can be used with Cortina parts with few changes. The Cortina rear differential is larger than the Escort unit while not necessary a little more clearance at the rear of the transmission tunnel may help. (Page 55 Fig 4.19 the 3.5in / 89mm dim) If the engine is an OHC unit (Pinto) then this is considerably taller than the OHV (Kent/ xFlow) unit. You are either going to have bits sticking out of the bonnet or bulges in the bonnet unless you raise the scuttle, bonnet and nosecone height/line to clear it. Remember a clear forward view from the driver’s seat is part of the requirements for SVA. The alternator is a bit tight on the upright FU1 but can be accommodated with a bit of a modification to the bracket. Depending on how low you dare go with the engine, you may require a modification to the position (or shape) of G1 to ensure clearance for the starter motor. The Cortina radiator is too big, use an Escort or similar. The Cortina steering column can be used but trying to use the rack will cause you problems. If you have kept the front of the car the same as the book then I would advise getting an Escort - it will save you a number of problems. Even if the front is wider the Escort rack (with extensions to the track rod arms) is an easier unit to install.