Ford Capri 2.8i
24 May 2006, 09:58 AM
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Ford Capri 2.8i
Will be going to look at a couple of these next week, purely to have as a second fun car.
Anything to watch out for etc.
Anyone have/had one here
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Anything to watch out for etc.
Anyone have/had one here
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24 May 2006, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Have been wanting one of these for years, there dont seem to be many about any more though 
They are starting to go for good money to
They are starting to go for good money to
Did they not do a triple carb conversion for them from the factory??? shot the BHP right up.
24 May 2006, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by The Chief
agreed but they are out there is you shop around.
Did they not do a triple carb conversion for them from the factory??? shot the BHP right up.
Did they not do a triple carb conversion for them from the factory??? shot the BHP right up.
The only thing i know is they are fasy and fun.
IMO one of the best looking cars around
Might seee if there is a snet equivelant to join and get some info.
Does anyone know of any
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24 May 2006, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
I've had a 2.8i and still have a mark 2 3.0s tucked away for a rainy day 
Rust is a real problem on them, watch the front of the bonnet & wings, at the base of the windscreen & the sills.
Rust is a real problem on them, watch the front of the bonnet & wings, at the base of the windscreen & the sills.
24 May 2006, 01:13 PM
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When growing up, all my dad bought was Capri's. The one I remember the most was the last 3.0s, in White with black roof.
He used to take me up Hamsterly Forest where we proceeded to see how long a Black lines we could leave in the road
Driving around in the Snow was fun as well.
It was stolen one day, and ended up on it's roof in a corn field. He then got a 2.8S in Black. Had that for 4 weeks before it was stolen & burned out
By this time he got fed up with having his cars nicked, and got a Silver Sierra 1.6GL ??????????????? Got bored with that almost straight away and chopped it in for a XR4i.
He used to take me up Hamsterly Forest where we proceeded to see how long a Black lines we could leave in the road
Driving around in the Snow was fun as well.
It was stolen one day, and ended up on it's roof in a corn field. He then got a 2.8S in Black. Had that for 4 weeks before it was stolen & burned out
By this time he got fed up with having his cars nicked, and got a Silver Sierra 1.6GL ??????????????? Got bored with that almost straight away and chopped it in for a XR4i.
24 May 2006, 01:13 PM
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the 2.8 are fuel injected,
i remember reading years ago an article in cars and car conversions about 3.8 litre conversions, that were done with head conversion, not a bore out. mental.
i remember reading years ago an article in cars and car conversions about 3.8 litre conversions, that were done with head conversion, not a bore out. mental.
24 May 2006, 01:34 PM
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The 3.0 is probably more tunable than the 2.8i. The 2.8i is 160bhp as standard and apart from the turbo technics conversion there isn't much out there really to improve the power a great deal (cheaply) but there seems to be a bit more scope for tuning on the 3.0 Your first mod should be a lsd from a special though 
Your first mod should be a lsd from a special though
24 May 2006, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB.T
A standard 2.8i won't have an LSD, I think that was just the 2.8i Specials.
Is it a difficult or expensive mod to do.
This is the rear dif isnt it
24 May 2006, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Is it a difficult or expensive mod to do.
This is the rear dif isnt it
This is the rear dif isnt it
This part is generally the first thing to sell from specials though and people break whole cars just for the diff The 2.8i and 3.0 cars had an open diff which can be very annoying, my 2.8i used to spin the inside wheel on 1st gear roundabouts in the wet etc instead of going sideways
24 May 2006, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Typically £250 from a special and bolt it in This part is generally the first thing to sell from specials though and people break whole cars just for the diff The 2.8i and 3.0 cars had an open diff which can be very annoying, my 2.8i used to spin the inside wheel on 1st gear roundabouts in the wet etc instead of going sideways
This part is generally the first thing to sell from specials though and people break whole cars just for the diff The 2.8i and 3.0 cars had an open diff which can be very annoying, my 2.8i used to spin the inside wheel on 1st gear roundabouts in the wet etc instead of going sideways The headaches start alraedy, so this one bit everyone want i suppose, that should be easy to get
24 May 2006, 02:11 PM
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Never had one but been in 3, My uncle had a yellow one many moons ago when i was seven (i burnt the gearstick with the ciggy lighter when he went to the shop and left me in the car, he was not very happy). Also my dad used to work for fords test driving the capri when it first came out.
More recently my cousin has a brooklands that he keeps in storage and breaks it out once in a while, scary car to be a passenger in, fast but not the fastest. Also have a mate who is selling his 2.8 at the moment if not already sold it. This was more scary to be in, mainly cos he thought it was quick, but it is not and he also thinks he is a good driver again not true, it felt like i was sitting on the floor, and you've got to have good eyes to see passed the end the end of the looooooooonnnggg bonnett.
More recently my cousin has a brooklands that he keeps in storage and breaks it out once in a while, scary car to be a passenger in, fast but not the fastest. Also have a mate who is selling his 2.8 at the moment if not already sold it. This was more scary to be in, mainly cos he thought it was quick, but it is not and he also thinks he is a good driver again not true, it felt like i was sitting on the floor, and you've got to have good eyes to see passed the end the end of the looooooooonnnggg bonnett.
24 May 2006, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by The Chief
Aye - not so fond of the 2.8 but the old 3.0s with those recaro fishnets - now were talking
Had a 2.0s, then a 3.0ltr, and then the 2.8. The 3.0 with berton heads and a 4 speed box was fantastic and a real drivers car.
24 May 2006, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by VXRBOY
Never had one but been in 3, My uncle had a yellow one many moons ago when i was seven (i burnt the gearstick with the ciggy lighter when he went to the shop and left me in the car, he was not very happy). Also my dad used to work for fords test driving the capri when it first came out.
More recently my cousin has a brooklands that he keeps in storage and breaks it out once in a while, scary car to be a passenger in, fast but not the fastest. Also have a mate who is selling his 2.8 at the moment if not already sold it. This was more scary to be in, mainly cos he thought it was quick, but it is not and he also thinks he is a good driver again not true, it felt like i was sitting on the floor, and you've got to have good eyes to see passed the end the end of the looooooooonnnggg bonnett.
More recently my cousin has a brooklands that he keeps in storage and breaks it out once in a while, scary car to be a passenger in, fast but not the fastest. Also have a mate who is selling his 2.8 at the moment if not already sold it. This was more scary to be in, mainly cos he thought it was quick, but it is not and he also thinks he is a good driver again not true, it felt like i was sitting on the floor, and you've got to have good eyes to see passed the end the end of the looooooooonnnggg bonnett.
Find out what he wants for it mate, if its still going.
Sounds like its been looked after
24 May 2006, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RobEvo5
I would prefer the MK1 3.0RS myself. Now that a classic crappie.
Had a 2.0s, then a 3.0ltr, and then the 2.8. The 3.0 with berton heads and a 4 speed box was fantastic and a real drivers car.
Had a 2.0s, then a 3.0ltr, and then the 2.8. The 3.0 with berton heads and a 4 speed box was fantastic and a real drivers car.
Lots of dosh there though
24 May 2006, 02:18 PM
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Just spoke to him, selling it for £2200 but will go to £2000, its a 2.8i blue B reg, its in the North West autotrader. He's selling it cos he just got married bought a new house , and got a kid on the way, so needs must.
24 May 2006, 02:32 PM
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If I remember correctly Capri RS were either 3.1 or the really rare 2.6
There was a triple carb set up for the 3 litre but aftermarket. The 3 litre was the Essex engine and had problems getting the same amount of fuel to all the cylinders, hence triple webbers.(looked fantastic)
One of the reasons for the change to the 2.8 Cologne engine with fuel injection, each cylinder was fueled properly.
I had a few capri's and never managed to sort out the tail happy handling.
There was a triple carb set up for the 3 litre but aftermarket. The 3 litre was the Essex engine and had problems getting the same amount of fuel to all the cylinders, hence triple webbers.(looked fantastic)
One of the reasons for the change to the 2.8 Cologne engine with fuel injection, each cylinder was fueled properly.
I had a few capri's and never managed to sort out the tail happy handling.
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[quote=Scrappy9]If I remember correctly Capri RS were either 3.1 or the really rare 2.6
There was a triple carb set up for the 3 litre but aftermarket. The 3 litre was the Essex engine and had problems getting the same amount of fuel to all the cylinders, hence triple webbers.(looked fantastic)
One of the reasons for the change to the 2.8 Cologne engine with fuel injection, each cylinder was fueled properly.
I had a few capri's and never managed to sort out the tail happy handling.[/quote]
Thats why i want one
There was a triple carb set up for the 3 litre but aftermarket. The 3 litre was the Essex engine and had problems getting the same amount of fuel to all the cylinders, hence triple webbers.(looked fantastic)
One of the reasons for the change to the 2.8 Cologne engine with fuel injection, each cylinder was fueled properly.
I had a few capri's and never managed to sort out the tail happy handling.[/quote]
Thats why i want one