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James27uk

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    My car has been having an upgrade as my time and money allows here are a few pics of it so far should be on the road by the end of the month.

     

    The Spec-

    Vehicle:- 1980 MK3 Ford Capri German import

    Engine:- Custom built. Standard 2.3 V6 rebuilt with J.E forged pistons, rebalanced engine, Kent cams high lift kit, Chevy roller rockers, oversized valves, unleaded conversion with phosphor bronze valve guides and setup with a 2.9 Efi unit.

    Chassis:- Standard, stiffened with full 6 point custom built cage.

    Running gear:- 2.8 Four speed gearbox, 1973 Ford Mustang 8 inch axle with limited slip diff.

    Suspension:- Standard front with 2 inch lowered springs, Five bar rear suspension with coilover shocks.

    Wheels:- Raceways Racelite 15 x 7 Alloys.

    Bodywork:- Standard with RGA side skirts and rear valance with 1978 Ford Motorsport front spoiler.

    Cost to date:- Bought for £250. Rebuild £10,000.

    Still to do:- Nitrous system, respray, interior trim.

    Looked good didn't it?

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/P1010105.jpg

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/P1010107.jpg

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Camera116.jpg

    Until you lift the carpet.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture246.jpg

    Then you have to cut big holes.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture259.jpg

    Engine removed for rebuild

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture264.jpg

    New floor panels.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture265.jpg

    Rear cage fitted.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture267.jpg

    Axle remover for new unit.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture269.jpg

    Had better fix this I suppose.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture313.jpg

    Prep the engine bay for paint.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture268.jpg

    After paint.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture312.jpg

    New dials fitted.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture314.jpg

    New bonnet.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture327.jpg

    Fitted the new axle unit.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture341.jpg

    Spent some time detailing engine components.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture.jpg

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture254.jpg

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture253.jpg

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture257.jpg

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      Silly question and I'm not trying to be offensive or anything ... but why do you have a left hooker Capri? Surely you could have bought a cheap UK car.

       

      Also I see you haven't put the yard of cement in the spare wheel well yet!!!!!!

       

      I used to love the 2 tone Lasers!

       

      Oh when you put the Nitrous in be VERY careful with your insurance ... if I remember correctly you used to have to declare that the nitrous is for event purposes only and not road use

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      Silly question and I'm not trying to be offensive or anything ... but why do you have a left hooker Capri? Surely you could have bought a cheap UK car.

       

      Also I see you haven't put the yard of cement in the spare wheel well yet!!!!!!

       

      I used to love the 2 tone Lasers!

       

      Oh when you put the Nitrous in be VERY careful with your insurance ... if I remember correctly you used to have to declare that the nitrous is for event purposes only and not road use

       

      Firsty no probs mate. I have it because dvla have said it is one of 3 lhd 2.3 V6 capris in the uk and the only one still registered as on the road. Most uk cars are front wheel drive and I don't like the way they drive ( have owned mk1 escy and beetle before this car) The cement is only used in the boy racer 'can't be bothered to do it properly' set. I have had al the rear suspension swapped to race style five bar suspension with spax adjustable coilovers so the handling shoudl be spot on now. Notrous system is a long way off and insurers have said that I have to fit a race car halon system to allow me to fit it.

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        Firsty no probs mate. I have it because dvla have said it is one of 3 lhd 2.3 V6 capris in the uk and the only one still registered as on the road. Most uk cars are front wheel drive and I don't like the way they drive ( have owned mk1 escy and beetle before this car) The cement is only used in the boy racer 'can't be bothered to do it properly' set. I have had al the rear suspension swapped to race style five bar suspension with spax adjustable coilovers so the handling shoudl be spot on now. Notrous system is a long way off and insurers have said that I have to fit a race car halon system to allow me to fit it.

         

        Still don't understand why you didn't buy a UK spec Capri then?

         

        I never played about with Capris myself ... would have liked to but fell in love with Minis instead (if you search for my thread here)

         

        I can understand the wanting Rear Drive thing ... the only one i've owned was a MkI MR2 (great handling car) and most modern cars these days are front wheel drive because of the package and complexity advantages they give over rear drive ... just look at a Focus and a 1-Series in terms of interior space!

         

        As to the old yard of cement ... I heard it from a few people that used to tune Capris ... but that was years ago (as in 20!)

         

         

         

        Oh and nice looking motor BTW

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        Honestly, because it was cheap really. Guy wanted £900 I got it for £250. Its something that you don't see very often (1 of 3) and I had a 1.6 laser so the power was better. I was going to transfer it to rhd but one day I took my nan out for a ride and it was funny to see the looks from people as this 90 year old lady 'drove' a V6 along the road :omg: , that point was when I decided to keep it

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