Ok I have a 2.8 Capri and the 2.8 lump is heading for the bin!! Hate it!

Im looking at fitting the ca18det... (out of 200sx) I want 250bhp

I Just wanted everyone opinion on this engine?

Tuning potential? Parts avalibility?

I have been offered the whole lot... engine box turbo loom etc for £350 how does that sound?

I wanted to go cosworth.... but the engines ar'nt cheap.....

Opinions would be great!

Many Thanks

Adam

 

coswoth 24v

 

Not keen on them to be honest... Really want 4pots with a turbo..

also been done to death in capri's

 

Why not go for a small block ford V8?

C L

 

Thats another option but I do really want a 4 pot turbo....

 

I think the 200 sx would be a great idea! Has it been done before?

 

http://www.sxoc.com/site/rides/ride.php?Member_ID=3975

Only in this... mmmmm

 

I've seen a 20SX motor in a Sierra pick up at Central Day last year. Go for it mate, would be different

 

Just go for rover V8, no point tryin to go turbo in carpi, my mate had a tt capri and it just ruined it (to snappy with on off turbo power). Capris just dont handle, so stay with low end grunt and it will improve the sideways action.

 

good point but if you do have your eyes set on a turbo it would be a good option.

reliable and easy to get to 250bhp

 

3.7 V6 Cologne absolutely STOMP !!!!!

 

200 sx's only have smaller T2's [or equivalent] on them anyway don't they? So the power will be a bit smoother like a standard fezzy.

I'd say go for it and be different, especially at that price

And I went in a TT converted capri once, you're right, they are pants

 

V8

get 280bhp in your sleep out of a chevy v8 or something similar. Could even go the whole way and get a ford racing V8 crate motor

 

YBT

 

my mate had 250bhp rover v8 in his and yes it did handle watts lingage on rear,adj trackies on front and home made anti dive kit plus 8x15 supalites with toyo`s,work brilliantly now swapping for 330 cossie lump cant wait!

 

Seen a Mk2 with one of those engines, supposed to go like stink.

 

do you mean the NTS one? twin turbo too i believe.

i think the nissan motor should be an interesting conversion.. will take a bit of messing about to fit though i should think.. hope you're handy wth a welder!

 

What about a turbo XE from A Calibra?

 

this something i've been thinking when my engines died
the geezers down "Tickover" in bexley do a cossie 2.9 engine dropped in for £2k they said that would plenty of low down torque you need

 

I'd go for a Cossie lump or a SR20DEt

 

even topboss are cheaper than 2k for a 2.9 cossie conversion, thats a lot of wonga for a 200quid engine

i'd say V6 or V8, FAR too much argo making anything else fit...

 

Cossie it!

Rusty's 4x4 capri is awesome!

 

Hahaha thanks for your comments!

I really really want a turbo lol

The ultimate being the YB-t... but its a lot of ££ for an engine that can do the same as a £350...

Im thinking whack in the jap lump and see how i get on... if not ill go yb or small block v8

A dream has always been a cossie capri... but i cant justify painf £1500 for a cosworth engine when a £350 one will do the same thing but with nissan written on it

 

s-charged pinto

 

You gota cossie it! cant put a jap in a ford! Be better off turboing the v6 would work out far less work.
And whoever said capris dont handle,hasnt a clue,only people who have this opinion is people who cant drive!

 

hahah oh i dont know what to do!!

Maybe I should just got for a turbo'd inline six - a compromise lol

 

Wahey, finally somebody else who can't decide on one thing or another

I'm not alone!

 

go for what you want. the nissan engine would be an interesting conversion. i would certainly like to see it