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by BMWcapri
Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:19 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: I'm back......
Replies: 135
Views: 51890

Re: I'm back......

Looks very tidy,
don't see many Capris on Devon roads these days!
by BMWcapri
Sat Mar 16, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Rover V8 3.9 Conversion by Mc Tool
Replies: 7
Views: 3721

Re: Rover V8 3.9 Conversion by Mc Tool

Lovely motor!! Can we have a pic of it in the car please?
As long as the tach signal from the dizzy to the ecu is clean it will run well (I found it easier setting up MS on a dizzy than when i used it with Edis8, but that's just my warped world-view) Sam
by BMWcapri
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:06 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: V8 32V Zakspeed
Replies: 38
Views: 19355

Re: V8 32V Zakspeed

great project, any updates?
by BMWcapri
Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: V8 but which one?
Replies: 40
Views: 13262

Re: V8 but which one?

my 2-cents would be - a carb & dizzy V8 will save you time & money over a modern 32v V8 that needs a programmable ECU setup iron 302/350 V8s are easily rebored +20/40/60, and a new piston & bearing set from the states won't break the bank. It's not financially feasible to rebuild a moder...
by BMWcapri
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: US vs UK 2.9i pistons
Replies: 0
Views: 2554

US vs UK 2.9i pistons

Has anyone used US spec 2.9i pistons (Bronco & Ranger) in a european 2.9i motor? I know the US ones are 9:1 CR vs 9.5:1 european & i'm looking for a slightly lower CR for S/C so these could be ideal Apart from the larger dish volume the specs look identical to UK sold GAE/GGE Bore 93mm Pisto...
by BMWcapri
Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Matte paint, anyone?
Replies: 9
Views: 2744

Re: Matte paint, anyone?

it's a bit like Marmite the matt paint thing... & i quite like it!
by BMWcapri
Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Supercharger
Replies: 4
Views: 2444

Re: Supercharger

I have this same blow vs suck debate with my wife, she says my camshaft needs a good cleaning... Take a look at craigorypeck's motor: http://www.fordcapriforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=30772&p=203337&hilit=craigorypeck#p203337 he used a merc slk Eaton M62 charger blowing through bi...
by BMWcapri
Mon Feb 16, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8 Cologne .. can it be quick?
Replies: 29
Views: 15726

Re: 2.8 Cologne .. can it be quick?

n/a tuning on the cologne is limited by a lack of aftermarket parts and the rods not liking high rpm, but 190-200 possible. Burton tuning guide here - http://www.burtonpower.com/tuning-guides/tuning-guide-pages/ford-taunus-cologne-v4-v6-tuning-guide.html But for the price vs the power gain, your bud...
by BMWcapri
Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.0 Y Reg V5 and Vin Valuation?
Replies: 7
Views: 2764

Re: 2.0 Y Reg V5 and Vin Valuation?

as they say, it's only worth something to someone who's just nicked a 2L capri...
by BMWcapri
Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:01 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Capri Redtop 210Bhp Dublin Ireland
Replies: 23
Views: 10136

Re: Capri Redtop 210Bhp Dublin Ireland

wasn't GT4 was a cheap marketing theme on a standard base model with odd crimson stickers, a bit like the calypso with it's two-tone thing, underneath was a bog-standard capri?

Screaming 16-valver & black paint is a definite improvement!
by BMWcapri
Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: engine quote opinions please ...
Replies: 3
Views: 1682

Re: engine quote opinions please ...

see how much this one goes for http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pinto-engine-/111449385324?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19f2e6a96c if you have a dyno sheet for it that will help. watch Pintos, Type-9s and Atlas axles on Ebay and see how much the auction ends/sells at, it's a pretty goo...
by BMWcapri
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Concrete slabs.
Replies: 21
Views: 5889

Re: Concrete slabs.

al1981gl wrote:His car was front-wheel drive.
Nobody had the heart to tell him.
:xd:

oversteer can be caught and compensated for, understeer at high speed scares me far more!
by BMWcapri
Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: mk2 v8 build
Replies: 47
Views: 18507

Re: mk2 v8 build

Love the tattoo and the car!
by BMWcapri
Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: V8 32V Zakspeed
Replies: 38
Views: 19355

Re: V8 32V X Pack 4 Years On !!

glad to see this is still happening,

I found parking a bit of a work-out with the standard 2L manual rack & a 200kg motor, but then there wasn't room for a P/S rack in mine.

keep up the good work!
by BMWcapri
Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Low boost blow through
Replies: 43
Views: 12326

Re: Low boost blow through

this is inspiring. if you get problems with the carb not fuelling properly then try a Renault 5 turbo carb, i've seen them still going well at over 200brake. What size is the turbo?
by BMWcapri
Sun Feb 09, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Low boost blow through
Replies: 43
Views: 12326

Re: Low boost blow through

maybe start with 20 degrees of advance and then increase it until you get detonation under full load (4th gear accelerating up a long hill) then retard it off a tad
by BMWcapri
Sun Feb 09, 2014 3:34 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: RX8 engine in a capri?
Replies: 10
Views: 4098

Re: RX8 engine in a capri?

Great. Why not start a build thread when you get your Wankel out?

:)
by BMWcapri
Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: RX8 engine in a capri?
Replies: 10
Views: 4098

Re: RX8 engine in a capri?

you only need proof if you are swapping to a smaller engine (that will put you in a lower tax bracket) you need confirmation from a garage that the engine is the size you say it is. otherwise we'd all be filling in that 'new engine capacity' part on the V5 with 1100cc and waiting for our tax discoun...
by BMWcapri
Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Pinto vs zetec
Replies: 8
Views: 2967

Re: Pinto vs zetec

That's a duratec on ebay. newer Mazda-shared design with enclosed timing chains & alloy block. (darn confusing cos they're still sometimes badged as zetecs and some late zetecs were badged as duratecs...) great motors though, potential for over 200bhp with a few mods. But an involved conversion....
by BMWcapri
Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Engine info
Replies: 7
Views: 2403

Re: Engine info

welcome to the forum :)
belt ~40000miles. But if you don't know when it was last changed then change it anyway. It does a lot of head/valve damage when the belt breaks and is not uncommon.
plugs - NGK AP6FS or Bosch WR56.