1975 MKII Capri Modification, turbocharged the 2L using a custom made EFi manifold and VR4 intercooler and a small T25 blowing 11psi on a stock 2L. Made 140hp at the rear wheels. Drove that round for another year or so before building a more wild engine including forged pistons, 205 block, turbo cam, T25G turbo, fully ported big valve head with a cosworth gasket. Pushed 18psi through that and made 180hp at the wheels. I think it could have done a lot more with a bigger turbo and a better exhaust system. But decided to sell that engine and current build is a 5.0 EFi V8.5.0i Windsor V8, Hilborn scoop, Holley 900cfm throttlebody injection unit, Air-Gap intake manifold,
Edelbrock RPM alloy heads, Scorpion 1.77 roller rockers Comp Cams double valve springs,
1.90 / 1.60 stainless valves, compcams lifters and hardened pushrods, edelbrock guideplates,
Kelford roller camshaft, lightened rods with ARP bolts, Duratec pistons 9.5-1 comp, ARP head bolts with Felpro Oringed headgaskets. Baffled Bronco sump pan.
Engine control is a LINK LEMV3. Spark is MSD BlasterII with Accell 8.0mm leads. Reduction-gear starter motor, 100amp GM alternator, modified 5.0 Serpertine pulley setup.
Cooling: Custom alloy radiator, twin thermo fans, transcooler kit.
Performance: 246hp at rear wheels 240lbft @ 3900rpm (325nm)
DrivelineTransmission: C4 auto, 2200rpm High Stall, B&M Stage3 Shiftkit, B&M Pro-Rachet Shifter.
Mustang single peice drive shaft with HD universals. Diff is a Narrow 3L Atlas Capri diff,
3.22 ratio. Anti-Tramp rod setup.
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