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20-04-2007, 03:28 PM
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six shooter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Heathcote (close to heathcote park)!
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Hi guys i know this question has probably been asked a million times but here goes anyway.
Im interested in getting a hold of a 70's capri and putting an a 302 windsor. Im wondering what is involved in the swap. Is there a lot of engineering involved? I dont want an auto either i want to put a manual gearbox. Im a bit new to windsors, (im a clevland man) so what gearboxes work well single rails? toploader? maybe even a celica or supra 5 speed if im financial enough. Any info would be greatly appreciated |
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20-04-2007, 06:30 PM
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Heavy right foot
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Ballarat, Victoria
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straight forward conversion
rod hadfield (rod shop) makes conversion kits to fit he also has chassis strengthing kits as well depends on how much yer have to spend 
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20-04-2007, 09:57 PM
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Ute Forum Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melb
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Make sure you get an engineer lined up first, to get it approved. It should be straightforward, but they are clamping down on things more these days.
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21-04-2007, 08:13 PM
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Mr Focus
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Brisbane, southside, Redlands.
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It's good to see your putting in a Ford racing engine.
So your getting the 5.0L 302-340Hp GT-40 aluminum head. The Boss is back...lol That's 224KW at the engine, that'll show XR owners whos Boss...hahaha. What state do you live in?
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Cosworth: 2.5" high flow exhaust system, piston & rod 8.5.1 Ford Racing: Tail lights, engine cover, racing wing, cnc'd head, manifold, 70mm tb. Lentech: Torque Convertors with 23 spline input shaft, valvebody Oz racing: WRC OBX: 4-2-1 race header SCT: xcal3, dash scan. |
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26-04-2007, 02:53 PM
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six shooter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Heathcote (close to heathcote park)!
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well i hadnt decided on a donk yet but i had thrown around the idea of a crate engine. I think that will come later on tho just want to get the body sorted and and get the coversion done will worry bout gaining horses after that
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01-05-2007, 01:26 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Perth
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Just put a clevo in it!!!!
Its too easy. |
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01-05-2007, 01:37 PM
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six shooter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Heathcote (close to heathcote park)!
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is it just as easy to put in a clevo? I honestly have no idea what is involved i just know that it has to have a v8. What is a conversion kit worth? Is it something that can be done in a the shed at home?
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01-05-2007, 05:56 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Perth
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It is relatively easy if you have a few basic tools at home. Drills, engine crane ect. You can get conversion from a few places. I got mine from a bloke called Bob Pinell. He's in QLD. Didnt cost much to post to perth so im sure youl be ok. Thats if he still does conversion stuff. You can buy a sump and pick up from most sump manufacturers. Change the brake booster. Thats about it, apart from brakes ect.
Clevo's fit nicely. 302 weezers look tiny in the capri engine bay! Cheers Brett |
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01-05-2007, 06:16 PM
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Mr Focus
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Brisbane, southside, Redlands.
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go bigger then
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01-05-2007, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Oh, and if you do go Clevo, don't skimp on the radiator, they do require a bit more in that department. Why go 302 if you can go 351 
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