CHRISTIAN ‘HIPPY’ TAYLOR SIERRA RS COSWORTH 2WD
Having owned this Saph for over seven years, Chris – or Hippy to his mates – has transformed it. The Diamond White saloon looks immaculate inside and out, but it’s the engine bay that really steals the show. Open the bonnet and you’ll find a glittering array of polished alloy, braided lines and silicone hose. But it’s more than just a pretty lump; this YB has been tuned to a hefty 570bhp, which means it packs a proper punch too. A 4x4 block features forged pistons, while a WRC head gasket, tubular manifold and 3in Mongoose exhaust do their thing. A GTX3082 turbo provides the boost and it’s all managed by a Link ECU. All of the work was done by Chris or Dave Pritchard at DP Motorsport, with the alloy fab work by Peter at Spec-R. A cracking example of the Saph which is awaiting more mapping for anti-lag to be wired in, before his fits an uprated diff and gearbox, some 6-pot brakes, and a six-degree rear beam.
QUICK SPEC 2.0-litre YB, 4x4 head ported and polished, 1000cc injectors, BD16 inlet cam, AS plenum, 4x4 block, Mahle pistons with cutouts, ARP long studs, bigger crank shelves, lightened and balanced bottom end, WRC head gasket, tubular manifold, 3in Mongoose exhaust system, GTX3082 turbo, Forge dump valve, 44mm external wastegate screamer pipe, Honda K20 coil packs, Link ECU, AP 6 paddle clutch, DW 350 IL fuel pump, Spec-R breather system, power steering pot, header tank, turbo shield, swirl pot, trimming cover, fuse box cover, polish strut brace, chrome strut tops, Wilwood brakes, Bola 18x8.5in wheels, Koni struts/dampers, Ahmed Bayjoo fast road springs, OMP suede steering wheel