So who has the most highly modified CSL?

[Mike R]

I went away from forced induction completely and the Cossie was sold three years ago.

As you may be aware, I ended up with a reasonably modified CSL - APs, H&R coilovers, full Supersprint system from the headers back (with all the standard parts tucked safely away) and I love it too bits. The engine is completely standard (I soon realised after much research that it was already on the limit of tuning without a huge amount of money thrown at it, which would not give significantly noticeable returns on a VFM basis (the only thing I miss about an FI car) and would reduce the reliability.

It's not fast, but has perfect poise and balance (a scalpel to the Escort's machete) and the wail of the straight six is one of the best sounding engines in the world (IMO).

The CSL also got me back into NA cars - so much so, that I bought another car with a great engine (the world renowned F20C). A bit of a hairdresser mobile, but revving to 9000rpm never gets tiring - and with double A-arms, the chassis is a peach.

I do miss the Cossie, as it was the always the underdog and surprised LOTS of people, my favourite being the owner of the 750bhp GTR at a charity day.