my capri project 2.9 BOB

gabriel · January 01, 2018, 11:03:38

here I present you my project.
The base one capri 2.8 i of 1981 in very good state total restoration in 2001
I will replace the engine with a forged BOB and the past in bi-turbo.
The box is a T5 borg warner world class
here are the pieces I have
a rotating scorpio cosworth complete with 115000km
the front trains complete modified for the capri
rear suspension, large front and rear brake kit, polyurethane silentbloc, adjustable lower arm, x-pack kit, leather interior (vw), jr10 in 16 inches, power steering elec , etc .........

first step at the end of the month
disassembly of the scorpio and realization of the engine coupling box.
then rebuilding the box and the engine

capri v8 driver · January 01, 2018, 21:34:49

I would love to see the pictures!!

bigro007 · January 02, 2018, 06:36:18

Quote from: capri v8 driver on January 01, 2018, 21:34:49
I would love to see the pictures!!

hi
if you go with the t5 gearbox i dont known which bellhousing you have but there is another option is to go with the mustang 4.0 liter bellhousing the year is 2005 to 2010 if my memory is correct but tha one you will have to go hydraulique but everything will almost be a bolt on merry christmas and happy new year
bigro007

gabriel · January 02, 2018, 18:19:35

capri v8

Hello
I'm taking pictures tomorrow of the two cars

brigro007
hello
I am currently looking for the best way to couple the box to the engine I do not have a bellhousing.
I pass on a hydraulic stop
but there is another option is to go with the mustang 4.0 liter bellhousing the year is from 2005 to 2010 if my memory is correct
would you have a link?

gabriel · January 04, 2018, 18:58:29

capri v8 driver · January 05, 2018, 21:30:45

If thats a original 2.8I i would not dream about it to swap the 2.8 engine for something else. A original 2.8I capri are very rare now and therefore they are going up in price fast. A good or restored one is a easy 15k and up now. And give it a few years they will only go up and up.

But of course its your capri and its not up to me to tell you what to do. But i do give you my opinion.

yes there are some 24v capri's out there for high prices but almost none sells.

gabriel · January 05, 2018, 22:32:21

Hello
I understand your point of view before changing my capri I look for one to spare but frankly pay a 2.0 or 2.3 to the limit of the wreck 3000 € no paper no thank you I continue to watch but the people his crazy.

capri v8 driver · January 06, 2018, 09:35:42

There are still capri's out there for a reasonble prices. But finding one very cheap those days are over. You could try oudo ebay or mobile.de.

The oldtimer market is crazy at the moment.

gabriel · January 06, 2018, 13:19:44

a being superior to can be heard your call !!! I will see a 2.3 not complete with his papers.
The crate not corrosion, the price remains questionable following that I take with the car it is a 2000 € to debate!
I will go there next Saturday

capri v8 driver · January 06, 2018, 14:49:11

For a asking price of 2000 you could take that risk.

Even if you would stop with the project you still could sell the 2.3 capri for the same price as you bought it and sell the remaining parts. So financialy you dont have a big risk and if you do finish the project its worth more $$$$.

And you still have a unmolested original capri 2.8I to witch is also $$$:wacko:

gabriel · January 08, 2018, 17:53:29

Hello
here it is a 1.6 of 1978 completely dismount but complete very healthy case I will look for the next weedend because I have to organize myself.
500km anyway but I buy it 600 € !! with his gray card

capri v8 driver · January 08, 2018, 21:24:09

600 is no money if the case is healthy and its complete. To realize your plans its good that its disassembled.

gabriel · January 14, 2018, 11:20:53

Hello
I put this week to advantage for information on the car and organized the transport next Saturday.
The xpack kit is coming this week
view that I keep my 2.8 I must find a suspension kit front and rear adjustable as these
https://www.tickover.co.uk/shop/contents/en-uk/p1799.html
ideas or find them?

capri v8 driver · January 14, 2018, 21:16:24

I think those struts are overkill and are manly used for track duty.

I made my coil over on the old struts myself with coil over and springs from rallydesign. I also added some GAZ shocks and the rubbere roller tops. For street and track it worked very well. I think for the front suspension you would benefit more from a A arm or a double wishbone contruction with a seperarte stabilazor insteed of the original arm/stabilazor contrucstion.

For the rear i would go for a 3 link suspension or a independed suspension.

gabriel · January 18, 2018, 19:44:59

Hello

that's all ready for the trip Saturday if you were wise you will have some pictures

capri v8 driver · January 18, 2018, 20:40:51

I wish I could show you some pictures but due a house fire I lost a lot of the pictures.

gabriel · January 21, 2018, 12:11:23

Hello
it's ugly for photos!
I had to see the capri.
I did not take too much work she was injured back and the affected spar replaced the floor, the tunnel box, the pavilion, etc.
sniff I go back in my research

gabriel · February 05, 2018, 19:13:35

Hello
I give news always hunting a capri I can be found my good a 1.6 not badly changed for 2000 € but very healthy case.
I will not fail to forward

gabriel · February 10, 2018, 14:53:29

http://zupimages.net/viewer.php?id=18/06/48lz.png
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http://zupimages.net/viewer.php?id=18/06/t520.jpg
http://zupimages.net/viewer.php?id=18/06/q379.jpg

capri v8 driver · February 11, 2018, 08:53:49

It doesn't look to bad. As long if the body is healthy it could be a good start for your project.

gabriel · February 11, 2018, 18:59:09

according to the right seller of corrosion at the rear fenders.
the rest is without corrosion.
I am waiting for more detail photos of the damaged areas.
and make an appointment to go see, and maybe come back with the car

gabriel · February 25, 2018, 09:25:22

Hello
I will have to put my project aside I have a professional opportunity that has just presented itself.
I will considerably expand my business I put all this in the hot case to follow

capri v8 driver · February 26, 2018, 20:38:18

Your business and earning money is more important.

Havening this said last week a insurance expert did a taxation of my capri v8 and I could not believe what there estimate was. He concluded that cars like a capri in a good or perfect condition even if its modified only go up in prices.

If you are really planning to do this project I would buy a decent capri now and store it till you are ready to start the project.

gabriel · March 01, 2018, 07:04:02

Hello
yes I'm going to do this project I bought the 1.6 I have to go looking for it in 15 days I have room to sock
as soon as she arrives I'm one of my gas on it to do the bodywork.
I counted on gleaning information and pieces

gabriel · April 22, 2018, 13:35:18

Hello
back things have evolved !!!
I take over the project but with changes
the 2.9 bob engine is for sale.
It leaves room for a v8 ford 4.6l of 310cv resulting from a 2006 Mustang
http://www.image-heberg.fr/files/15243888991639453851.jpg
http://www.image-heberg.fr/files/15243889392054885900.jpg

puuhapete · December 26, 2018, 12:28:40

Hi Gabriel!
Nice engine choice for you Capri project!