My Supercharged V8 Capri Conversion

Post by **Coops** » Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:00 pm

we have now gone with a hybrid bearing/carrier,
as after lots of reading on clutches and transmissions etc they all state rounded finger clutch covers MUST use flat faced bearings only,
and not the domed one as in most rovers etc,
so watch this space to see if our hybrid set up works

which clutch did you go for mate? the RST?

Post by **Coops** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:27 pm

well not the sort of week I wanted while off with clutch issues to sort out,
but finally this happened on Easter Monday,
After a 2yr project with www.v8performanceparts.co.uk the new 4.8ltr RV8 is fitted into the Capris engine bay,

Spec is:

Standard bore x-bolted 4.6 block with top hat liners.
4.6 crank offset ground for 3.4" stroke.
Diamond forged pistons
Total seal rings
Lunati H-Beam SBC rods narrowed to fit and rebushed to 0.866"
Crower 50305 cam
Crower solid chevy lifters
TA heads
TA Roller Rockers
45mm trumpet base
Rotrex supercharger.
Fuelling and ignition are done by Megasquirt.

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stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:55 pm

Looks very close to running ?

Post by **Coops** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:30 pm

Yes mate not far off,
but had to go back to work this week so slowed progress down a little,

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:34 pm

Engine bay looks great

Bet you can't wait to turn the key!

Post by **Coops** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:31 pm

Bit nervous to be honest Mark lol.

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:33 pm

Always the way ! lol

Post by **Coops** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:56 pm

oil cooler connected up tonight,
knock sensors fitted and wired back up,
splash shield and clutch linkage fitted tonight,
rad fans fitted and wired back up,
power steering bottle refitted,
TPS fitted and wired back in (broke the original one)
Supercharger oil system bled,
Starter motor wired up,

whats left??
fill and bleed oil system on engine,
antifreeze and water,
get the manifolds rewelded with the new down pipes, OR I fit a bolt up flange to the manifolds/downpipes instead of them being all in one,
fit the o2 bungs into downpipes,

turn the key and pray,
finish wiring in the innovate controller

Post by **scudderfish** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:49 pm

Don't forget the bonnet!

Ian Anderson · Post by **Ian Anderson** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 8:40 pm

Oil in gearbox.
Bleed clutch
Have beer
Have another beer

Post by **Coops** » Sat May 13, 2017 7:16 pm

had a few issues since posting last, fuel lines decided to say f**k it and leak every where so had to invest in some new fuel line and fittings.

BUT after a 2yr project with Allan (Rossco) today was a little special for the both of us,

we have life, a brief run to check for leaks ready for the cam bed in,
the smoke is from the paint off the manifolds ,

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stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Sat May 13, 2017 8:06 pm

What sort of fuel lines were they that leaked ? Seems unusual ?

Post by **Coops** » Sat May 13, 2017 8:12 pm

stainless braided rubber mate been sat for 2yrs think some fuel must of been in the lines still

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Sat May 13, 2017 8:18 pm

Coops wrote:stainless braided rubber mate been sat for 2yrs think some fuel must of been in the lines still

fuel is supposed to be in the lines ! lol Not coming through it.

It isnt the first time I've heard of people having that same issue with that type of hose, and almost sure it isnt related to one particular brand.

Both Torques and Goodridge have been mentioned

it isnt a type of hose I've ever used though. IMO either go for a more normal type of rubber hose or teflon.

That rubber with stainless overbraid does seem to be trouble.

Post by **Coops** » Sat May 13, 2017 8:19 pm

cant grumble though mate been on the car since 2009 lol