Ford Cosworth BDA / BDG Tuning Guide

Ford Cosworth BDA Engine Originally conceived by Mike Hall (Cosworth Engineering) as a belt driven version of Cosworth’s FVA power plant, this engine is based on the Ford 1600 X/Flow bottom end.

It made its first appearance in the Mk1 Escort in 1970 and replaced the Lotus twin cam engine as the new high performance engine for the Ford Rally Sport models. During the early seventies Brian Hart (amongst many others) developed this engine further and his 87mm big bore alloy block version, giving an increased capacity to 1840cc, was eventually adopted by Ford and used to power the later RS1800 Escort.

The BDA and all its derivatives went on to dominate the motorsport scene and even today, 30 years on, it is still providing many winning cars with their power. At least 15 types have been produced ranging from the 1098cc BDJ (150bhp) through to the 2 litre BDTE turbo version (650bhp in full race trim) which was produced with a slightly longer block to improve its structural strength.

Although the 1600 BDA was adapted from the 1600 push rod bottom end (the uprated 711M version) only the block and the con rods are interchangeable. However, a full range of specialist engine parts are still available for this engine including forged pistons, steel cranks/rods, steel flywheels, race clutches, camshafts, oversize valves, special valve train components, drive pulleys, gaskets, etc. At Burtons we have identified the need to support our customers with some of the major components which are becoming difficult to source. Such parts include cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, cam carriers, cam covers, front covers and water pump assemblies. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to discuss any aspect of tuning this unique engine.

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  1. Jenvey inlet manifold Ford BDA\BDG: 4xSF bodies small port MF11SP
    £294.00 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £245.00

    Part Number: MF11SP

    Suits 4 x Jenvey SF throttle bodies only. Learn More
    Stock Lead Time Typically 4-7 days
  2. Edelbrook electric fuel pump: 4.0-7.0 psi 17301
    £97.50 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £81.25

    Part Number: 17301

    A gravity fed type fuel pump with a simple 2 wire design. It.... Learn More
    Stock Lead Time Typically 4-7 days
  3. Edelbrook electric fuel pump: 2.0-3.5 psi 17303
    £95.95 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £79.96

    Part Number: 17303

    A gravity fed type fuel pump with a simple 2 wire design. It.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  4. Jenvey inlet manifold Ford BDA\BDG: 4xSF bodies large port MF11
    £294.00 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £245.00

    Part Number: MF11

    Suits 4 x Jenvey SF throttle bodies only Learn More
    Stock Lead Time Typically 4-7 days
  5. Jenvey ITB throttle body assy: Ford BDA\BDG SF taper bodies CKFD11
    £1,590.00 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £1,325.00

    Part Number: CKFD11

    Includes 4 x Jenvey SF tapered throttle bodies, manifold, fu.... Learn More
    Stock Lead Time Typically 4-7 days
  6. Facet electric fuel pump: red top (works) 6-7.25psi FAC480532
    £121.50 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £101.25

    Part Number: FAC480532

    A solid state type Fuel pump that operates by moving a stain.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  7. Facet electric pump kit: silver top competition 5-6.0psi FAC480530K
    £138.80 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £115.67

    Part Number: FAC480530K

    A solid state type Fuel pump that operates by moving a stain.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  8. Facet electric fuel pump kit: silver top 4-4.5psi FAC476087K
    £137.95 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £114.96

    Part Number: FAC476087K

    A solid state type Fuel pump that operates by moving a stain.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  9. Facet electric fuel pump: silver top 4-4.5psi FAC476087
    £118.90 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £99.08

    Part Number: FAC476087

    A solid state type Fuel pump that operates by moving a stain.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  10. Facet electric fuel pump: solid state (competition) 7 psi FAC40147
    £65.70 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £54.75

    Part Number: FAC40147

    This pump is activated by electromagnetic oscillation of a s.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  11. Facet electric fuel pump: solid state 3 psi FAC40105
    £61.50 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £51.25

    Part Number: FAC40105

    This pump is activated by electromagnetic oscillation of a s.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  12. Facet electric fuel pump: silver top competition 5-6.0psi FAC480530
    £124.30 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £103.58

    Part Number: FAC480530

    A solid state type Fuel pump that operates by moving a stain.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  13. Facet electric fuel pump kit: solid state 6-7psi FAC40185K
    £75.95 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £63.29

    Part Number: FAC40185K

    This pump is activated by electromagnetic oscillation of a s.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  14. Facet electric fuel pump kit: solid state 4-5.5psi FAC40106K
    £70.90 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £59.08

    Part Number: FAC40106K

    This pump is activated by electromagnetic oscillation of a s.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  15. Facet electric fuel pump: solid state 5 psi FAC40106
    £61.50 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £51.25

    Part Number: FAC40106

    This pump is activated by electromagnetic oscillation of a s.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  16. Facet electric fuel pump kit: solid state 2.5-3psi FAC40105K
    £69.95 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £58.29

    Part Number: FAC40105K

    This pump is activated by electromagnetic oscillation of a s.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
  17. Facet pump blue top. 6.5-7.25psi FAC480534
    £138.90 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £115.75

    Part Number: FAC480534

    Negative earth. For classic/historic applications. 35gals/hr.... Learn More
    No Stock - ordered on demand
  18. Ford BDA\BDG inlet manifold, cast alloy: DCOE (each) FB960
    £120.00 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £100.00

    Part Number: FB960

    Priced each. Learn More
    Available From Stock
  19. Facet electric fuel pump kit: red top (works) 6-7.25psi FAC480532K
    £139.90 (inc VAT)
    (ex VAT) £116.58

    Part Number: FAC480532K

    A solid state type Fuel pump that operates by moving a stain.... Learn More
    Available From Stock
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