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by Hot_Protein
Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:12 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: does your capri seem slow?
Replies: 68
Views: 12220

Re: does your capri seem slow?

Larger diameter wheels! That will make 50mph seem like 80mph.
by Hot_Protein
Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:05 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: corsa b steering conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 5819

Re: corsa b steering conversion

Some manufacturers are making electric ps with provision for feedback. These would be worth while but I like the idea of not having the extra weight, cost, maintenance and power losses of power steering components.
by Hot_Protein
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Engine help
Replies: 22
Views: 4722

Re: Engine help

This is probably dumb but have you checked the air fuel mixtures?
by Hot_Protein
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: 2.8 Shell Project
Replies: 40
Views: 18672

Re: 2.8 Shell Project

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xQEioRjFPQA/U0bCvucuisI/AAAAAAAACWw/TGTVSLFusxc/w958-h539-no/20140410_135506.jpg So the other day I started cutting out some of the crap. I still can't weld so when I'm removing rust I'm doing it in mind of replacing the rust with small patches. I have seen people...
by Hot_Protein
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: 2.8 Shell Project
Replies: 40
Views: 18672

Re: 2.8 Shell Project

Well was planning on using the 2,0 Duratec. I really want some rediculous engines but can't afford them at the moment and a 2 litre would give me reasonable fuel efficiency therefore making it a more viable every day car. I would like to drive it every day :) Other engines I have considered (at grea...
by Hot_Protein
Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: 2.8 Shell Project
Replies: 40
Views: 18672

2.8 Shell Project

Hi there. I have recently become the proud owner of a Ford Capri again. I have had many if I’m honest; and quite a lot of them left me in a worse state than they were when I got them. This time I have bought a rusty shell of a 2.8. I quite luckily got one for a reasonable price with lots of stuff st...
by Hot_Protein
Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 279081

Re: Where is everyone from?

Hi I'm Dave from Exmouth, East Devon. I have a D reg 2.8 shell.
by Hot_Protein
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Capri Shell wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 1523

Re: Capri Shell wanted

I have a nice shiny shell now thanks.
by Hot_Protein
Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:48 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Capri Shell wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 1523

Capri Shell wanted

Hi there
I'm located in Devon and I am searching for a capri shell for a new build project. I'm not too worried about the condition so let me know what you've got. I'm after mk3 but other mks considered.
Thanks for reading.
:)