i wanna start a project Ford Capri ( '73-'85 )

[CCCC]

i luv old capri's :smoker2:

this is the plan.

-buy unfinished project or rolling shell
-stick in a new barra inline-6, 4.0 ford engine. specs: 182kw, 380nm
-5 speed manual that comes with engine
-sports brakes
-sports suspention
-dual exaust
-alot of $$$ towards performance (intake, air filter, etc...)
-classy and chunky street machine wheels... probably simmons

then at least another $5k on body, then another 10k on interior, sound system etc.


i was thinking about gettin the turbo version of the engine but since im 18, i dont think theres any hope of me getting insurance. and a small v8 is out of the question.

what im lookin 4:

- a beaut classic car
- got balls, and it will after mods, hopin for around 220kw
- smooth ride, so il have to spend a bit more on movin parts n bits. and also the suspention.



any opinions dudes??

im thank full for any opinions u send my way.

l8tr! - CCCC

[tigermiata]

Is there room for an Inline six? I've sen these with the 4's and V-6's obviously, and read about them with V8's (South Africa???), but as you already know straight sixes can be loooooong.

Sounds like a fun car when you're done. Only time I've ever been in one was as a passenger at an autocross.

[HillbilySailor]

Neat looking car. Kinda looks like the 70's era Maverick. If it's of the same body style, then a I-6 should fit. Personally, I'd put a 302 in it. Quick question. Is that a European car by chance?

[DaGr8Tim]

Aussie?

Kinda looks like the car from Mad Max.

As for I6's, check out www.fordsix.com.

[HillbilySailor]

Damn!!! That DOES look like the car from Mad Max!!! Good call!!!

[DaGr8Tim]

Originally posted by HillbilySailor
Damn!!! That DOES look like the car from Mad Max!!! Good call!!!

Just picture the black one with the big super charger and blower sticking out of the hood.


mmmmm.....super charger *drools*