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2014/01/06 16:29:53 (permalink)
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1969 capri v8 conversion

Hi there guys. I'm new it this site so hope I'm doing this right.
I have just bought a 1969 mk1 capri 1600. I am going to put a 302 Windsor with T5 gearbox and hopefully a 9" diff.
Have you guys got any advice on engine mounts? Gear box mounts? Fitting a 9"? And suspension mods. I want to use it for track days and racing. Cheers
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    hotboostgt
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    Re: 1969 capri v8 conversion 2014/01/06 22:33:48 (permalink)
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    YeH dont use a v6 cross member and buy one already done.

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    Re: 1969 capri v8 conversion 2014/01/06 23:42:46 (permalink)
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    Right. So is it a big project?
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    Re: 1969 capri v8 conversion 2014/01/07 07:42:45 (permalink)
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    Cheers for the great advice whooligan. I was looking at the kits from castlemaine. So what's the BW out of and is it and easy fit. I still want to keep drums on the rear. I won't be starting this project for abit still need to finish my escort off but will post pics for sure. I'll be looking forward to seeing your project. Cheers
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    Re: 1969 capri v8 conversion 2015/05/10 22:40:59 (permalink)
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    Quick question directed at wooligan, did you need to mod the tunnel to fit t5? And, do you have a picture of your gearbox mount? 
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    Re: 1969 capri v8 conversion 2015/05/11 17:11:03 (permalink)
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    I had to cut away to the top of the tunnel - from the original shift opening forward 300 odd mm x 30mm wide - to accommodate to T5. Not to bad ...
    I used the engine mounts u see attached - they bolt straight up to the v6 xmember and cotton reel mounts - either power steer or non power steer v6. - so no cutting (to the xmember)  at all. Its good if you want to run the original v8 power steering pump - u can use new hoses to the v6 power steer rack. The hadfield mounts necessitate CUTTING (the mounting abutments off) and using a non power steer xmember (4cyl or v6)
    I used an original Granada gearbox mount (throws back and down) - bolts up and a small mod for a single pin T5 mount. The only prob left is the speedo cable

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    Re: 1969 capri v8 conversion 2015/07/14 21:40:31 (permalink)
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    What is the best crossmember to use for this conversion? A v6 one or standard 4 cylinder one? Or it doesn't matter?
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