V8 ford capri project
V8 ford capri project
ok so this is my second project car. my first car was a opel kadett GSI. don't think u guys wil be interested in this but here's the link anyways http://www.opelownersforum.co.za/forum/ ... t=ibanezrg. problem with that project was money and i had to rush it after i had an accident with my other car.
so now after selling that car and buying a Polo TDI.... i was in need of something with a little more power. searched a few weeks and decided to buy a Ford Capri and fit a V8 in it. Like with the opel i need some help from the guys who know how its done. so i bought this 1971 capri, originaly this was the 2000GT, the guy i bought it from fitted a 3L V6.
now what i need to know is:
-what engine will work best? ford 351 or 302 ?
-what gearbox?
-what diff?
-what radiator?
now i know that i'll have to mod the steering rack, can i mod the original one or is there a replacement ?
the rubbers that hold the front and back windscreen in place seem brittle, where can i get new ones ?
now i've stripped the car and started to cut out the rust and welding some metal in from a beetle roof that i still had lying around.
so now after selling that car and buying a Polo TDI.... i was in need of something with a little more power. searched a few weeks and decided to buy a Ford Capri and fit a V8 in it. Like with the opel i need some help from the guys who know how its done. so i bought this 1971 capri, originaly this was the 2000GT, the guy i bought it from fitted a 3L V6.
now what i need to know is:
-what engine will work best? ford 351 or 302 ?
-what gearbox?
-what diff?
-what radiator?
now i know that i'll have to mod the steering rack, can i mod the original one or is there a replacement ?
the rubbers that hold the front and back windscreen in place seem brittle, where can i get new ones ?
now i've stripped the car and started to cut out the rust and welding some metal in from a beetle roof that i still had lying around.
- zahistorics
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Re: V8 ford capri project
Hi, welcome
Some answers:
* Toyota Cressida - very strong, 5 nice ratios - needs non standard parts
* Tremec T5 - cheap, plentiful, uses standard parts - does not take abuse, bit is fine with a fairly stock motor
* Narrowed Borg Warner (from those many ZA cars)
* Stock 3 litre axle - will live behing a mild V8 if not abused
Don't be tempted to use a 9 inch, unless you are building a big power car. Although indestructable they are big and soak up quite a bit of power.
Some answers:
302 Windsor, because it is the smallest and lightest, and has been done plenty times beforeIbanezRG wrote:-what engine will work best? ford 351 or 302 ?
* 4 speed Ford top loader - practically indestructable, uses standard parts - only 4 gears-what gearbox?
* Toyota Cressida - very strong, 5 nice ratios - needs non standard parts
* Tremec T5 - cheap, plentiful, uses standard parts - does not take abuse, bit is fine with a fairly stock motor
* Clone a Perana diff. Borg Warner center (used on many South African cars and bakkies) Capri 3 litre tubes and hubs - needs custom sideshafts-what diff?
* Narrowed Borg Warner (from those many ZA cars)
* Stock 3 litre axle - will live behing a mild V8 if not abused
Don't be tempted to use a 9 inch, unless you are building a big power car. Although indestructable they are big and soak up quite a bit of power.
Look at a Perana - anything of similar size. Electric fans make life much easier-what radiator?
If you use a Mustang camel sump (two humps) you don't have to touch a thing it all just fits.now i know that i'll have to mod the steering rack, can i mod the original one or is there a replacement ?
Available from the UK - search for user 'Jumblemaster' on ebay.co.uk. Excellent product and excellent service. Don't waste your time with any other either from the UK or in ZA. Back rubbers are expensive! About £50 now. Unless your back windscreen rubber is totally rubbish, just replace the chrome filler strip, and hide it under a louvre. DON'T lose the little aluminium corner pieces for the trim - virtually unobtainable, and so expensive.the rubbers that hold the front and back windscreen in place seem brittle, where can i get new ones ?
John - www.perana.org - Perana DVD
Re: V8 ford capri project
thanks a lot for the answers
as for those alu trimming corners .....i've got one
as for those alu trimming corners .....i've got one
- paulusvrotius1
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Re: V8 ford capri project
Hi Ibanez,
All Johns' advice is spot on, he has a Perana rep of his own.
The 302 will have all the power you will need in a Capri body and they're relatively cheap to build.
If you need any advice as you go along just ask.
Good luck with the build.
Cheers
Paul
All Johns' advice is spot on, he has a Perana rep of his own.
The 302 will have all the power you will need in a Capri body and they're relatively cheap to build.
If you need any advice as you go along just ask.
Good luck with the build.
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
My AMC:
1971 Capri Perana Yellow/Blk.
Old Fords never die because some clotheads keep bodging them back together!!
My AMC:
1971 Capri Perana Yellow/Blk.
Old Fords never die because some clotheads keep bodging them back together!!
Re: V8 ford capri project
Thanks paul.. At the moment time and money is slowing me down a bit. But I will certainly need the advice !
Thanks
Denis
Thanks
Denis
Re: V8 ford capri project
Hi Dennis - speaking of 'slowing down' I notice you haven't addressed the prospect of wanting to stop the car yet?IbanezRG wrote: ......money is slowing me down a bit. ...........
Thanks
Denis
Front brakes?
When you do - give me a shout!
ta Chris
Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do
- paulusvrotius1
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Re: V8 ford capri project
Good point Chris, you can only go as fast as you can stop!!
Cheers
My AMC:
1971 Capri Perana Yellow/Blk.
Old Fords never die because some clotheads keep bodging them back together!!
My AMC:
1971 Capri Perana Yellow/Blk.
Old Fords never die because some clotheads keep bodging them back together!!
Re: V8 ford capri project
Yes I forgot to mention upgrading the brakes. Will certainly give you a shout ! Thanks chris
For now I'm just gonna do all the body work first and save some money for the other stuff
For now I'm just gonna do all the body work first and save some money for the other stuff
Re: V8 ford capri project
still busy with bodywork.. car is stripped, did a lot of cutting, welding and grinding. will start with filler this week. i'll upload some photos of the progress soon.
Re: V8 ford capri project
T5 gearboxes are not cheap and not plentifull... Maybe in the UK not in SA...
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