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Paul G wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:44 am Sounds like an exciting, if expensive, project Nick. How many horsepower do you think it will have after this?

Thanks Paul.

Mate from seeing what a few guys have said on fb I should be seeing 145-150 bhp but obviously the way to get accurate figures on this is to get it on a rolling road which I will prob do at some stage. The cam obviously is very important to get right. I am getting a complete cam kit rather than just the cam so all new with uprated springs. Suppose it would be interesting just to see after all the work is done what the figure actually is.

Re the cost yes indeed its not for the faint hearted mate !! Its no secret the 45s alone brand new from Webcon are £975+vat !! Then you have the cost of the Kent Cam Kit plus of course the modifications to the head and labour charges from Tickover for setting it all up for me. Seen a few second hand 45's for sale for refurbishment but tbh I always wanted to buy brand new 45's ! It will be worth it.

So Paul all very exciting mate. I have always wanted to explore the potential the great Pinto has to offer. I am only really tapping into it as dig even deeper into your pockets and its amazing what the Pinto can achieve. Great engine !!! Paul I have a few other tweaks/changes I am doing to compliment this head work so you will prob walk past B112 and not recognise it next time you see me

Caprifan Rob wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:24 am Nice mod nick. You've done that car proud mate, it already looks great and this will make sure it goes great too. Is the next chapter a clear perspex bonnet so we can all see your handiwork ?

Ahh thanks very much Rob. Much appreciated mate. All very exciting !!!! As said its deffo a new chapter for B112

Hmmm...clear perspex bonnet.....you might be onto something here mate

Not_Anumber wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 4:16 pm I put a Kent FR32 in a late style pinto head a few years ago. It will really unlock the potential of a nicely ported head whilst remaining very civilised and tractable in traffic.

Hey thanks very much for this info mate. Very helpful as there are quite a few Kent cams to choose from and its getting the right one that is the trick. I was looking at the FR32 from what others have said so hearing you mention it too in a similar set up this is looking like the one I will most likely opt for.

Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:31 pm Hi Nick,
It sounds like you have some exciting jobs in hand at Tickover, and possible more to come in the future. You're certainly making B112 into your dream Capri.

Thanks Andrew Yes Siree !!! I have been dreaming of doing so much to B112 over the time I have owned it and plugged away at it and I really am getting there !! Weber 45's with a head modified is going to be the icing on the cake and was always in the planning but I just wanted to get other stuff sorted first in prep for this stage ! I still have more planned but that can wait...

But while B112 is with Gus and Clive this time I am going to get the front brakes upgraded too. Will get the Hi Spec 283mm vented discs as I have 15" wheels so can take these. Just makes sense to get better braking power with the increase in power. Just dont ask how much

Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 7:33 pm

Peter-S wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 6:25 pm Now if he could get it water proofed as well ...

Is there a way to graft one of those carcoons onto the Capri bodywork ? That's an idea for Tickover visit number 6.

Andrew.

Hmmmm............

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:21 pm

Fordoholic Nick wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 10:38 am

D366Y wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:39 am

I think Tom would be having a fit if he knew

Guys you may think I never drive over 60 but believe me I do let my hair down and certainly will with this set up

I can confirm we hit 63mph on the M2 coming back from Deal

Next years drive to Deal could be somewhat different Jason. Hope you like petrol stations

Sadly some of these these mods will probably lighten your pockets at insurance time too

Still worth the smiles per gallon though

andyd wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:33 am Sadly some of these these mods will probably lighten your pockets at insurance time too :roll

Andy I was wondering who would be first to mention the "I" word !!
Yes Sir, at some stage I will be having that very special conversation with Footman James !!

andyd wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:33 amStill worth the smiles per gallon though

We can do petrol station from Enfield - Deal book nextyear I think the insurance will not be that bad , they might want to see some pictures of the 45s and the hood scoop .

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:43 pm We can do petrol station from Enfield - Deal book nextyear I think the insurance will not be that bad , they might want to see some pictures of the 45s and the hood scoop .

Yes Jason, I can do a test on the performance of petrol station fuel pump nozzles, and the flexabilty qualities of the hoses in relation to their length and ease of extension

Just as long as you don't get stopped by the Police again!

tejb1 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:04 pm Just as long as you don't get stopped by the Police again!

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:50 pm

tejb1 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:04 pm Just as long as you don't get stopped by the Police again!

Is he talking about you and your exploits in Edinburgh, Jason?

Andrew.

Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:00 pm

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:50 pm

tejb1 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:04 pm Just as long as you don't get stopped by the Police again!

Is he talking about you and your exploits in Edinburgh, Jason?

Andrew.

I thought that was our little secret forum room

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2019 9:09 pm I thought that was our little secret forum room

What were you doing in Edinburgh anyway? Did you take the wrong exit off the M25 or something?

Andrew.

Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:16 pm

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2019 9:09 pm I thought that was our little secret forum room

What were you doing in Edinburgh anyway? Did you take the wrong exit off the M25 or something?

Andrew.

We was doing a postage stamp run from John o groats to Lands End and one of my Drop offs was at Edinburgh Castle . It was for a childrens home in Romania. I had to use a escort van to get in to the castle but carried straight on to the top before the security was alerted to a non Scottish Van I had a few police and the castles army around me and I had no ID with me can’t beat the old days

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:29 pm We was doing a postage stamp run from John o groats to Lands End and one of my Drop offs was at Edinburgh Castle . It was for a childrens home in Romania. I had to use a escort van to get in to the castle but carried straight on to the top before the security was alerted to a non Scottish Van I had a few police and the castles army around me and I had no ID with me can’t beat the old days

That's a great story!
Did you say to them in a Smashey and Nicey voice "It's all for charidee, mate!"

Andrew.

I did my jimmy cranky voice with a ginger wig on