1987 Capri project what engine?
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1987 Capri project what engine?
I have a 1987 ford Capri and I have chopped and changed my ideas with the engine countless times as I'm just unsure as what to put in her I want a minimum of 200bhp I don't really have a maximum but I want it to be as simple as possible fit and also want it to look the part under the bonnet as I will be looking to show it as for a budget the maximum I'm looking to spend is £2500-£3000 all in so including gearbox fittings ect I have thought about carbing a rover v8 but I doubt think that's the best why to go about it any suggestions would be great
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a simple engine conversion would be the BOA Cosworth V6 from a Granada. these drop straight onto the sub frame I believe and can either use the type 9 or a mt75 converted for the V6.
they have 200bhp as standard and with your budget could maybe get to 230bhp with standalone ecu and new plenum.
they have 200bhp as standard and with your budget could maybe get to 230bhp with standalone ecu and new plenum.
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a simple engine conversion would be the BOA Cosworth V6 from a Granada. these drop straight onto the sub frame I believe and can either use the type 9 or a mt75 converted for the V6.
they have 200bhp as standard and with your budget could maybe get to 230bhp with standalone ecu and new plenum.
they have 200bhp as standard and with your budget could maybe get to 230bhp with standalone ecu and new plenum.
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strength wise the car will be fine, as some capris came with a big v6 engine as standard.
there will be lots and lots of information about fitting this engine into a capri available as it has been done many, many times.
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I agree the Cossie V6 from a Scorpio is a great bet for your power level. Yes you could get that out of a 4 banger Zetec or similar, but the Capri does go well with a bit of broad shouldered torque rather than revvy hp. Well trodden conversion, relatively cheap and will do spaceship mileage if looked after.
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