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Old May 23, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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Eventually got the YB into the Capri and got it out on the track @ Retro Stock at the Weekend.

One word... Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

Basic spec is a follows.
ˇ JE WRC pistons 9.2:1 CR
ˇ Asnu 600cc injectors
ˇ Omex 600
ˇ Vernier pulleys
ˇ 2wd manifold
ˇ Airtech 70mm intercooler
ˇ Water fed T38.63 turbo
ˇ 044 Bosch fuel pump etc.
ˇ Everything else is standardish
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Old May 23, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Good bit off side ways action
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Old May 24, 2013 | 05:46 AM
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Very nice how much power?
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Old May 24, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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337 bhp and 370 Nm
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Old May 25, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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thats a nice spec mate what gearbox and rear diff/axle have you got in it?
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Old May 26, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Very nice few yb capris poping up now when I first built mine 12 years ago there were only a handful.
Sure I seen this at castle Combe last year drifting?
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Old May 26, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Boy-racer-1. T5 and atlas with ZF limo

Lee2cossies. That was me alright. Was running a BOA then. Hopefully will make it back again this year as that was the first time I ever saw the track and it was leatal in the wet.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Thats mint.Have you any more pics
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Old May 30, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Thats mint.Have you any more pics
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Old May 30, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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Got the Capri fitted with decals to rise awareness for Organ Donation.


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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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That looks like a real beast, shame about the damage. These things happen, i'm sure you can fix it up in no time

Cool Capri !
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