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1983 capri st170 conversion

gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 18, 2011 14:40:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	hi all , after alot of looking and no posting i decided to start a thread. i started restoring my c reg capri but with so much rot including floor pans , chassis legs , inner wings , rear arches ,sills ... list goes on it wouldve been alot cheaper to buy a solid one and start fresh. the "rotten" one i was keeping arkles capri at mine to do some m.o.t work on it and due to his new commitments , a cup of tea later i was the owner of this. decided to get cracking and had a stock pile of parts including , this f.g front end. a st170 lump that had been hydrolocked that i bought for 100 quid took out the banana rods , replaced and rebuilt. bye bye pinto hello zetec f.g bonnet fitted and made a start on the cortina single light conversion. hopefully get my alleycats tomorrow and can start getting it a bit lower to the floor.


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Davenger Club Retro Rides Member It's only metal Posts: 7,272 Club RR Member Number: 140	1983 capri st170 conversion Davenger @dminifreak Club Retro Rides Member 140
	Sept 18, 2011 16:56:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's a proper cool little conversion. Did the new engine bolt straight up to the old gearbox?
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SamR380 Part of things Posts: 780	1983 capri st170 conversion SamR380 @sam1990
	Sept 18, 2011 17:56:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thats a good idea for an engine swap, are you using solid pulleys and just running it as a nice head?
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gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 18, 2011 18:03:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 18, 2011 16:56:57 GMT Davenger said: That's a proper cool little conversion. Did the new engine bolt straight up to the old gearbox? thanks mate andyes bolts straight up to the type 9 using a redrilled zetec flywheel and pinto clutch


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gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 18, 2011 18:06:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 18, 2011 17:56:40 GMT SamR380 said: Thats a good idea for an engine swap, are you using solid pulleys and just running it as a nice head? no I'm going to be using megajolt ignition and using the shift change light as a feed to the vvt solenoid , not the best way but it works. I'm going to be changing the setup when funds allow by using a eaton m45 sucking through 2 bike carbs .


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14500rpm Part of things Posts: 161	1983 capri st170 conversion 14500rpm @14500rpm
	Sept 18, 2011 20:00:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	M45 might be a bit on the small side for a 2.0?


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gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 18, 2011 21:01:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 18, 2011 20:00:39 GMT 14500rpm said: M45 might be a bit on the small side for a 2.0? ive seen them used on 2.8 before so didnt think it would be a problem ?


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14500rpm Part of things Posts: 161	1983 capri st170 conversion 14500rpm @14500rpm
	Sept 19, 2011 16:39:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Eaton say they are good for up to 3.0 I think but GM fitted a M62 to the Chevrolet Cobalt SS/Saturn Ion which is a 2.0 and makes about 230bhp out of the box. Ex-Cobalt M62's come up on US eBay quite a lot for not much, I have one in the loft which I'm going to put on my 2.2 VX220. Someone is selling a M62 on the VX owners forum at the moment if you’re interested LINK Not as cheap as M45’s are though, so depends what power you’re shooting for, I imagine the smaller blower will still be capable of cheering things up Good luck!


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madspikes Part of things Wrong wheel drive! Posts: 50	1983 capri st170 conversion madspikes @madspikes
	Sept 19, 2011 17:46:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like it, interested to see how this progresses. As to using an eaton m45, I'm using one on my 1.9 205 GTi.... adds a fair amount of poke! Gives me about 0.45bar of boost. I'm also using a Megasquirt. Mad.
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luckygti Posted a lot I need to try harder! Posts: 4,912	1983 capri st170 conversion luckygti @luckygti
	Sept 19, 2011 17:51:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Liking this a lot. I definitely want to drop a Zetec into the Escort, it's a ways off yet though! What sort of power will you get without the supercharger? And what bike carbs are you using?
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gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 19, 2011 19:33:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 19, 2011 16:39:26 GMT 14500rpm said: Eaton say they are good for up to 3.0 I think but GM fitted a M62 to the Chevrolet Cobalt SS/Saturn Ion which is a 2.0 and makes about 230bhp out of the box. Ex-Cobalt M62's come up on US eBay quite a lot for not much, I have one in the loft which I'm going to put on my 2.2 VX220. Someone is selling a M62 on the VX owners forum at the moment if you’re interested LINK Not as cheap as M45’s are though, so depends what power you’re shooting for, I imagine the smaller blower will still be capable of cheering things up Good luck! cheers for the link but a tad bit pricey for me , I'm not looking for a hell of alot of boost tbh ive got a 3mm spacer plate to drop the c.r and maybe look into water injection as i cant run an intercooler due to fuel puddling inside and causing a possible explosion


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gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 19, 2011 19:35:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 19, 2011 17:46:05 GMT madspikes said: I like it, interested to see how this progresses. As to using an eaton m45, I'm using one on my 1.9 205 GTi.... adds a fair amount of poke! Gives me about 0.45bar of boost. I'm also using a Megasquirt. Mad. thanks mate , bet it puts a grin on your face winding up , I'm bloody excited and havnt even bought the charger yet !


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gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 19, 2011 19:37:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 19, 2011 17:51:58 GMT luckygti said: Liking this a lot. I definitely want to drop a Zetec into the Escort, it's a ways off yet though! What sort of power will you get without the supercharger? And what bike carbs are you using? without the charger probaly looking at 160bhp or there abouts , I'm using zx6r carbs spaced out to fit on the st170 manifold


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Rev. Dick Deluxe Part of things Back, with knobs on. Posts: 454	1983 capri st170 conversion Rev. Dick Deluxe @dickdeluxe
	Sept 19, 2011 19:43:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I love the fact your putting cortina lights in a capri, seeing as so many Mk5's from my childhood had capri lights.
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gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 19, 2011 19:44:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	tiny update , picked these gems up today 13 x 7 fronts 13x8 rears not sure what colour to paint em but the faces and lips are getting mirror polished by myself. suggestions on colour ? car is going brown btw ;D


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gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 19, 2011 19:47:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 19, 2011 19:43:30 GMT Rev. Dick Deluxe said: I love the fact your putting cortina lights in a capri, seeing as so many Mk5's from my childhood had capri lights. ahahaha yeh , certainly different never seen it done before , just need 2 grills to mish mash together


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Ginge Part of things Posts: 65	1983 capri st170 conversion Ginge @ginger0ne
	Sept 20, 2011 2:10:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cream for the wheels! Love this so far and look forward to seeing more! Ginge


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ExJarkle Part of things Posts: 740	1983 capri st170 conversion ExJarkle @arkle
	Sept 20, 2011 18:39:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've seen that somewhere before.... Fair play mate, much as I might curse word about selling up I am glad it went to you.


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gumpspeed Part of things Posts: 80	1983 capri st170 conversion gumpspeed @gumpspeed
	Sept 20, 2011 18:52:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 20, 2011 18:39:55 GMT ExJarkle said: I've seen that somewhere before.... Fair play mate, much as I might female dog about selling up I am glad it went to you. go on then ... ill let u have a go when its done ;D


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adcoupe Part of things Posts: 400	1983 capri st170 conversion adcoupe @adcoupe
	Sept 20, 2011 21:22:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm with Ginge, definately cream wheels!
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