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- Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:01 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
- Topic: propshaft query
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1843
propshaft query
hey huys need some info on props i have a mk3 capri special with a lsd rear axle prob going to use a lt77 gbox with my 3.9 rv8 where would i get hold of a prop to connect the 2. or could i use the front half of a sd1 prop and get it fitted to the rear half of my capri prop. thanks
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:50 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: 3.9 serp engine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2561
- Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:53 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: 3.9 serp engine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2561
3.9 serp engine
hey guys need some advice i have been offered a 3.9 rv8 which is a serp engine. but i dont no if the serp front will fit in my mk3 capri engine bay the engine is a 1993 spec engine. is it possible to convert the engine to a non serp type. any advice would be grateful thanks
- Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:00 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
- Topic: newbie gearbox question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4080
newbie gearbox question
hey guys after advice on which gearbox to use on my mk3 capri v8 conversion. going to be either a 3.5 or a 3.9 if i can find a good 1. which is the best gearbox to get an sd1 lt77 or r380. can u disconnect a treansfer box of a 4wd gbox and use it a 2wd. sorry i have no knowledge of these gearboxes h...
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:09 pm
- Forum: Forced Induction
- Topic: best SC option of r3.9 rv8
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2926
best SC option of r3.9 rv8
hi guys going to be fitting a 3.9 rv8 and converting back to carb most likley a weber 500 with elderbrook inlet manifold. what options do i have to superchage the beast would prefer a bolt on kit if available
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:11 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: rover v8 engine advice can choose which model
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2211
rover v8 engine advice can choose which model
hey guys wanting to v8 my capri was going for a 302 ford block but out of my budget so have opted for rover engine but i cant decide to go for small or big cc. as i no nothing about rv8's need advice on best overall engine to go for. i can tell you that it will be run on a carb not efi. is it worth ...
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:50 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8049
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- Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:44 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8049
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:37 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8049
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:54 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8049
thanks for advice dont want injection engine would you be able to give me a year range so i get the right one. dont no best option to source a 302 engine from ebay etc and rebuild it or get re con or possible brand new from real steel but it is all money at the end of the day. other question is supe...
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:18 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8049
- Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8049
engine choice for a mk 3 capri
hi guys newbie here looking for some info. want to v8 my capri but dont have a clue which engine to choose so i need some help. i do want to eventually supercharge the engine on a carb setup was going to use a 3.5 rv8 but u can get bigger engine such a 4.0 4.6 etc. would it be better fitting an amer...
- Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:10 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps And Conversions Area
- Topic: newbie here need info on capri v8 conversion
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3333
newbie here need info on capri v8 conversion
hi guys i am in need of info on which v8 and how to fit it to my mk3 2.8 special. currently has 2.9 12v v6 converted to carb but need them extra 2 cylinders if you look at the car u no it needs a v8. so what is the best engine to fit and what mods need to be done to fit it any help would be great th...