Hi chaps, I've got a '77 mk2 Capri and looking for another lump cos I need more power! Never done an engine change so quick few questions:

1. What would you recommend best engine would be to put it, something that won't require any mods just drop in
2. What other running gear would I need to change i.e. I'll obviously have to get the 4 spd gearbox changed to a 5spd I'm thinking from a later mk3, what else..?

Cheers for any help guys

 

what engine have you got ?

what's your budget ?

power target ?

 

1.6 in there at the moment
Basically I dnt mind spending about Ł1k all in for everything incl. whatever running gear I need to change
looking at about 200bhp

 

you'll struggle to get 200 brake for a grand

 

Ye seen u've basically shattered my plans in one twist of your rod. Hit me with numbers what we talking for my budget? Or what are we talking for my target bhp..

 

24v cossie V6, 200bhp

Just sold a complete sapphire with a 24v engine, MT75 gearbox for Ł600.

Steve

 

For around 2.5 k u cud buy a sierra cos with yb, and more power is easy to extract, then sell all the spares and you could be nearer your target. Yb lump goes on pinto mounts not sure about xflow though?

 

Right chaps I've decided before taking the big plunge I'm gonna try to refine my current 1.6. My clutch is slipping so that is making a big difference to performance. These are my plans:

Skim flywheel
New quality clutch
4 branch manifold
Twin Weber Carbs

Clutch aside do you reckon this should make a noticeable difference?

Also in regards to the Weber carbs does it make a huge difference if they're second hand and should I be running 40's or 45's. Also what's best place to look for them..? Ta