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by kylepiggy
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
by kylepiggy
Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 3.9 serp engine
Replies: 4
Views: 2561

what is the pros and cons of a srp front end on a 3.9 i will be running a carb setup as opposed to efi prob weber 500 kit. have not decided what ignition system yet though
by kylepiggy
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
by kylepiggy
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...
by kylepiggy
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
by kylepiggy
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 ...
by kylepiggy
Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
Replies: 20
Views: 8049

i just found this for a 351W its f$%^ing awsome


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by kylepiggy
Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
Replies: 20
Views: 8049

never been called a legend lol. so i take it 351 windsor is still a short vlock think it will be hard to fit. what gbox fits a 351w
by kylepiggy
Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
Replies: 20
Views: 8049

lol already have a mad max paint job lol

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by kylepiggy
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...
by kylepiggy
Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: engine choice for a mk 3 capri
Replies: 20
Views: 8049

thank you for the replies very intersteing to here the expierianced opinions. so is there a best 302 option i take it engines have changed over the years is there models to stay clear of
by kylepiggy
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...
by kylepiggy
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...

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