Hi All,
Friend of mine's offered me a 2 litre Capri in pretty good nick. It's never had or needed any welding having been kept dry most of it's life. It has got a nice large hole in the side of the block with a conrod sticking out though.
I'm thinking it'd make a good summer project , so I need info about engines for it. How much power did the standard MKIII Capri 2 litre have? I know I could drop a 2 litre motor in it easily and cheaply.. but... I've wanted another Capri for a while, and I'd like to make it last and have a bit more grunt, but I can't afford to run a 2.8i.
I'm prepared to spend money on this. What I would like to do if it's possible is to put a 2 litre Zetec lump in there. I've seen converter kits to do this to old Elans and the like, does anyone know if it's been done with a Capri, or what gearbox/engine combo would be best for something like this? I know I might have to change it to carbs with special EMU, but that can be done, it's the rest I'm wondering about! any advice? thanks! Jinx