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Hi guys, Capri 2.8i, needs A LOT of welding, in all the usual places, though one side has already had a lot done (not by myself), also needs wings, windscreen and gearbox, otherwise the majority of bits seems to be there. Recaro cloth interior, bilstein struts (no lsd unfortunately) Have video of it running on Saturday before the gearbox was removed. Will get some more pictures this weekend, but would really recommend coming to have look. (car is located near Melton Mowbray, LE14) I appreciate it wont be for everyone, may be ideal for a reshell. Offering up for sale before I break it, would just be a shame not to offer someone the chance to put it back on the road! Serious enquires call me on 07475755588. Cheers, Joe.

Hi all, after just one grease cap for a bilstein front strut on my capri. If anyone has one for sale let me know, save me buying a pair. Cheers, Joe. 07475755588

£1600 without full exhausts. (manifolds and start of exhaust included)

Hi all, after a rear ARB, not fused on size, just need one to get me away. Just as long as the ends are not seized. Ideally midlands but do travel about a fair bit. Thanks, Joe. 07475755588

Anyone fancy it all for 2k? Otherwise I guess I'll break it and ebay it all, just seems a shame as it's pretty much ready to go into a Capri.

Here's some images of the engine, exhaust system and prop, and one of when it was first fitted in the engine bay. Can take any more specific photos on request.

Sorry, accidentally posted before completing writing the ad, now added Will try and add pics later, don't think my work computer allows it. Also have a video somewhere will add that too.

Hi guys, Currently in the process of fitting a new engine in my Capri, hence the old set up is up for sale. Almost everything needed to make a Capri run low 13/high 12 second 1/4 mile times (depending on tyres, diff ratio etc) and light up the tyres on demand, lots of fun. Comes with following- AMC 360 engine: New gaskets, re ground valves and new stem seals Engine mounts to fit to Capri 2.8 cross-member Edelbrock intake manifold(£200) Holley 750 carb (£400) bracket to use Capri throttle cable included New dizzy and gear set (£180) Compcam camshaft lifters and rockers (£600) no longer have the spec for this, but not too aggressive for every day driving 4 branch exhaust manifolds, blockhugger style New filter, oil and plugs. Torqueflite 727 gearbox (have receipts for full rebuilt for a grand a couple years ago) Mount to Capri shell, no modifications needed. Propshaft for Atlas axle made by Dave Mac props in Coventry Gear box tunnel will require slight modification to clear gearbox shifter, nothing major, can show photos of mine. No other modifications to the shell required, clears standard master cylinder and steering linkage. Will require the following to fit- Your choice of shifter, I used a B&M ratchet but not to everyone's taste. Will also require radiator plumbing in, again not a tough job, and an electric fan if you don't have one already. Kickdown cable, I removed this as planned to install manual valve bodies before going with the engine swap, might be able to dig it out. Hopefully I've remembered everything... £1600 Any questions give me a call or test 07475755588. Thanks for looking, Joe.

Thanks for pointing that out edited original post. Mk3 capri.

Hi there, I appear to have misplaced 1 wheel stud (mk3 capri) , does anyone has a spare lying around? I'm a bit loathed to buy a whole new set just for 1. Thanks.

Thanks for that, will let you know hopefully this weekend, might have sourced one that comes attached to a whole car I want.

I'm a little way off too, won't realistically be on the road until next year. I had a 3.09 with a type 9 box behind a 2.9efi and changed to the shorter ratio (and sold the 3.09, doh) Just think with a 1:1 top gear, and no o/d, I will need a 3.09.

Smoke em, would you consider swapping for a 3.75? (will double check it's not a 3.44 first)

Yeah, sorry I should have made that clear. So 3.09 it is. And I've fitted an AMC 360 V8 to my capri, with 3 speed auto, final drive 1:1, hence the current 3.75 diff is going to be way to short for a reasonable cruising speed without thrashing the engine (redline around 4-4.5k)

The spring that keeps the fuel cap closed?

As per thread title, after a 3.09 cwp, unless anyone knows if they did a lower ratio? I'm based in Northampton but travel about. Thanks, Joe. 07475755588

You still got this? Can you confirm it's 3.09 ratio? Thanks, Joe.

I've got a bonnet, it has a couple of holes where some grills were fitted, but in an easy place to weld up, it's up near Melton Mowbray, can send some pics tomorrow if you're interested. Let me know 07475755588

Hi all, Picked up a new shell for my capri recently and it has on it a servo and master cylinder that I am not familiar with. Does anybody know if these are original capri bits? If they are what model? and if not what are they off? Thanks guys..

Hi all, Thinking of selling my capri, but in no real rush, just wondering a rough figure for what its worth, its an '86 mk3, running a BOA cossie V6, royal blue (photobucket is refusing to play so will add pictures later)not a patch of rust on it, however paint work is a little orange peely, could be sorted with abit of time wet and dry/polish, debumpered and smooth fron and rear, Bilstein coilovers, AP 4 pots, welded rear diff, decambered rear springs plus 2 inch blocks, polybushed all round, 12months mot, interior stripped with sparco seats, but will include all original interior, bbs RZ alloys, ran 14.9 at santa pod, with budget 205 tyres and an untrained monkey driving. Thanks, Joe.

Hi folks, just a quick (ish) one, how can i run a stand alone tacho from a cosworth v6? ive had an autometere monster tacho in my car for ages now, when it was a 2.9 cologne, i just ran the signal wire off the coil, however, with the cosworth, they have the edis system so no coil i can run the signal wire too. i also tried connecting it to what was the rev counter output on the old ecu, on the new ecu, but again, no luck. Really want to get it working by thursday, as for some reason, i am going to ultimate chav fest at santa pod this weekend thanks guys.

easy to do it yourself too, did mine with a 12 ton pipe bender, simply work along the length bending them past thier elastic limit, keep going evenly untill you have the desired drop, worth drawing round the profile 1st too to measure the change, youd be surprised how far they need bending. whatever you do, do NOT heat them up, will try and dig out some photos of doing mine.

Hi all, not exactly old skool related, but i know the rally boys go mad for p100 axle casings, after selling one last year, and some people have told me that some transit axles are the same, i ony ask as i have an R reg transit 90 ready for the scrap, and wondered if its worth taking the axle off before, as if it is the same as the p100 axles, its worth more than the scrap of the van. thanks guys.

i just used 2 skate boards under the rear chassis rails of my capri, then lift the front and wheel it about.. didnt get the street cred i was hoping for however.

Hi all, about to buy a coilover kit as an x mas resent (to myself) and unsure of what length springs to get, i take it it depends how low you want it to go, i currently have -2'' spings on 2.8 legs, and it needs to go another inch or 2 lower (im aware i will more than likely need to mess about with other things) the lengths available are 8, 9, 10.5, 12, 14 inchs, and 250lb is about the spring rate wanted, with a 5.0 SBF up front. So what length of prings should i go for? or how can i work out what i need, its too cold outside to go and play with a tape measure any help would be ace!