3.5 RV8 Capri

Stuball · Post by **Stuball** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:58 pm

Dont really post much but as im in the middle of a project thought i should start a thread

This is my car at the moment:

1983 Ford Capri (originally a 2.8i)

Last april i fitted a 3.5 RV8 engine (rebuilt by me) coupled to a capri 4spd box.

Due to future plans for more power and possibly a bit of forced induction

, I decided to change from carb to injection (with a bit of persuasion from Tony!) Fuel economy was also a deciding factor

So far Ive cleaned up the plenum/trumpet base and cleaned and rebuilt the manifold

Going for a VEMS setup, which David (dnb on here) is sorting out for me.

Also, Tony C very kindly offered to make the wiring loom for me and I must say looks like a top job so far!

One of my mates is making up some tubular exhaust manifolds for me (not expecting anything good performance wise as theres not a lot of room!) with fittings for the Lambda and EGT sensors, will hopefully have some pics of them in a couple of weeks.

More updates soon, watch this space!

ChrisJC · Post by **ChrisJC** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:03 am

Looking good

Chris.

Stuball · Post by **Stuball** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:44 pm

Small update. Tony has all but finished the engine part of the loom now.

STU

dnb · Post by **dnb** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:54 pm

Nice job with the wiring there

You should have the VEMS with you in a couple of days now.

Post by **Coops** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:06 pm

dnb wrote:Nice job with the wiring there

You should have the VEMS with you in a couple of days now.

Cheers mate,
would of had most of it finished but got no 6mm black left for the earth lead to the block,
will sort that problem tomorrow,

Stuball · Post by **Stuball** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:30 pm

Cheers Dave and Tony

dnb · Post by **dnb** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:12 pm

I really should make a trip up north soon. It would be good to get 3 VEMSed Rovers together

Post by **Coops** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:54 pm

would be interesting,
we must get sorted for retro show this year.

Stuball · Post by **Stuball** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:58 pm

Made some progress this weekend.

Took of the carb and manifold. Nice to see its still nice and clean under there B)

loosely put on the inlet manifold and plenum to see what it looked like

Made up the radiator hose out of some bends, and lined up the air filter so i could drill the holes for the mounting bracket

Should be fitting the manifold permanently tomorrow.

Stuball

Post by **Coops** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:34 pm

looking good mate

Stuball · Post by **Stuball** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:01 am

Another update from Tony on the loom, its looking good

Loom, ECU Plugs, Fuse box, and Relay holders

thanks again Tony

Post by **Coops** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:11 am

your welcome mate,
can i call it quits for today as its near 1.15am, and i have to be up for work in about 5hrs

Stuball · Post by **Stuball** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:38 pm

Getting close to firing her up now!

Had boss for lambda sensor welded on to the downpipe and fitted the sensor.

And recieved the ECU this morning (thanks Dave!!!!!)

And the completed loom (cheers Tony

)

With a bit of luck will pick the wiring loom up off Tony tomorrow and can then "plug and play"

Stuball

Post by **Coops** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:55 pm

welcome to the dark side

Stuball · Post by **Stuball** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:36 pm

Nearly there now!

Picked up the wirign loom today, got it all plugged into the engine, and finished fitting the air filter, vacuum hoses etc this evening.

Just gotta wire all this in tomorrow then its plug and play B)