hi people what do i need ? and how do i do it ? i have been told that the spring mounts have to be moved ( any pics of this would be great ) and also that the diff flange is different to the rs2000 one can it be changed easliy or is it a job for the pro`s any help would be great

 

You might find that a 2.8 Capri diff at 3.09:1 may be a bit tall geared for what you're putting under the bonnet - might be easier throwing a complete Mk2 Rs 2000 axle in, especially if you're giving it a 5 speed box as well - it'll have a decent top speed on the Capri diff,but acceleration will be a bit lacklustre when compared to the Escort unit - it all depends what you're after out of the car - a pokey high speed cruiser - or an animal off the lights?

 

hi lez we are putting a modded pinto in it so it should pull the gearing ok but the main reason for the capri axle was the cheap lsd . we picked up a complete capri 2.8i special last night for 300 quid taxed and moted but the gearbox is a bit dodgy but a rebuild should sort that out it also has full service history and has only done 47k bargin also we may put the 2.8 in me mates sierra

 

I have decided to got for a f/f baby atlas for my car so now have an english axle with 4.4:1, lsd and a 2 peice atlas shaft conversion in it PM if you are interested in it I also have the springs shocka and 9" drums or dicsc and cals for it.

 

Do ya still have the rad off the 2.8 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

 

sorry mate we will be fitting this to the escort but we have the whole car as i said so if you need anything else pm me its almost a shame to break it as it is very clean and has only done 47k with fsh it also has half leather but it is tatty

 

I am also breaking a 2.8 Capri,83 A pre - special tho

 

you'll need to cut of the capri axle brackets and weld some of these on further in.
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although if you don't have big arches the axle will be too wide.
also need to add tramp barckets
and put in a big diff tunnel or hammer the floor.
flange should be fine though.

 

hi where can i get those brackets from for the axle and also how come i will have to fit tramp brackets and where would i get them from cheers for all your help

 

those brackets are gartrac but other places will do them too. reason i said about the anti-tramp brackets is 'cos you mentioned rs2000 which have them.

 

ah no its just a 1.1 mk2 scort with soon to be a capri 2.8i axle cheers for your help mate all the people here have been great but some things said are different than others eg you said flange should be ok others say no way but this weekend will be the real test as we are stripping the capri and hopefully putting the bits on the escort cheers again

 

As the original said, capri axle is too wide w/o extensions. Diffirence is + 85mm. I wonder that "big diff tunnel or hammer"; no need if you don`t have fourlink -suspension set-up, if my memory serves me right...
And when welding flanges to axle; tilt axle up 4 degrees (=Escort orig. tilt)to avoid transmission judder.

 

Have decided to go 5link with a babay floter on mine so have got a set of tramp bars and all the brakets for sale let me know if you are interested.

 

cheers for the info jjs . and also to you rpm we just ordered a anti tramp kit big gearbox tunnel and axle brackets on wed but i am thinking of getting a mk 1 / 2 myself so how much were you looking at for the kit mate ? by the way whats your name so i dont have to keep calling you rpm

 

My name is Gordon. You can have the kit for what I paid Ł50 inc p&p they reatil at Ł58 plus p&p hope this is of help to you?

 

cheers gordon but thinking about it its probley best if i get the car first rather than even more bits cluttering up me shed