Capri GT 3000 V6 WANTED

Electra Blue · 29-05-2005, 09:28 PM

As above, where would I start to look for one, the engine that is? Or is there a similar later model variant?

Trev

Brock071 · 17-06-2005, 01:10 PM

Trev,

There's one on e-bay at the moment!

PULLY6 · 17-06-2005, 03:25 PM

What sort of money are these cars going for? I'm interested in buying one as a project car (not specifically a V6).

Dale · 12-08-2005, 07:33 PM

www.capriclinic.com this guys sell new and second hand gear

The Mighty Red · 12-08-2005, 07:43 PM

Good luck trying to find a really good V6GT Capri that won't cost you a couple of limbs

18-08-2005, 11:22 PM

I got a pretty decent V6 Capri for around 3 grand, and it was road registered. Look into getting a four cylinder one, cause many of them are able to kill a V6 Capri, unless of course, you like the lovely burble in the exhaust as you decellerate, then, you need a V6! The Essex is really good, considering it holds up damn well for a 72.

14-09-2005, 07:17 PM

hey mate i got one, capri gt v6 3 litre, comes complet with the car,
contact 0404314075

xyute · 17-09-2005, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by v6powered

I got a pretty decent V6 Capri for around 3 grand, and it was road registered. Look into getting a four cylinder one, cause many of them are able to kill a V6 Capri, unless of course, you like the lovely burble in the exhaust as you decellerate, then, you need a V6! The Essex is really good, considering it holds up damn well for a 72.

The only time a 4 pot Capri would kill a V6 is if th 6 was running on 3 cylinders. Having owned 5 Capri's ( 4's and 6's ) and currently in possesion of a RS3100 I think i'm qualified to make this statement. If a V6 cant kick the hell out a 4 there is a serious problem..... Hell even my Twin Cam Cortina who's motor is a seriously worked version of the Kent 1600 used in the Capri has trouble staying wth th V6

18-09-2005, 12:55 AM

mate thoese 4s of your must off been 4 cyl pinto goes hard revs more an lightwieght kicks *** on v6

xyute · 10-10-2005, 12:51 AM

Ok.

The Pinto used in the Capri was a 2.0lt this engine with a single Weber 32/36 DFAV carburetor and 8.2:1 compression. It produced 64 kW (86 hp) and 140 N·m (103 ft·lbf). Even the 1.8 Dohc only produced 115 hp, admitedly they can produce good power when worked on.

The Essex v6 used in the is good for 142hp in baseform and around 170ft lb of tourque, and when breathed on can produce 250+ hp and a lot more tourque. So the extra weight of the v6 is of no consequence, they also will pull fairly good revs, in fact only slightly less than the Pinto you love so much.

And fyi in all the many years i've own'd V6 Capri's never have I been beaten by a Pinto engined vehicle either standard or worked over....

Modena RS · 16-02-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by xyute

Ok.

The Pinto used in the Capri was a 2.0lt this engine with a single Weber 32/36 DFAV carburetor and 8.2:1 compression. It produced 64 kW (86 hp) and 140 N·m (103 ft·lbf). Even the 1.8 Dohc only produced 115 hp, admitedly they can produce good power when worked on.

The Essex v6 used in the is good for 142hp in baseform and around 170ft lb of tourque, and when breathed on can produce 250+ hp and a lot more tourque. So the extra weight of the v6 is of no consequence, they also will pull fairly good revs, in fact only slightly less than the Pinto you love so much.

And fyi in all the many years i've own'd V6 Capri's never have I been beaten by a Pinto engined vehicle either standard or worked over....

Although I knew a guy with a blown ex-formula Ford Kent block in a Capri that would have given the Essex a good run...

whooligan · 17-02-2006, 10:02 AM

I keep this brief.....The V6 is basically built for torque so where having torque is an advantage, ie hill-climb on the freeway etc blowing a 4cyl away is what the V6 does best. However, where a good worked 4cyl comes into its own is excelleration. I'm a big fan of both the 2lt Pinto and the Essex V6, I own an RS2000 and a GT V6 Capri. To compare the cars would be crawl but I'd have to say the Pinto would have the Capri off the line 10 times out of ten, but cruising at 100, then dumping the foot would see the pinto really struggle against all that torque (even with the big cam thats in my RS2000)
Theres an old saying - "there's no substitute for horses"....Which we all know is just pub talk. Having a std base torque of 260Nm at only 3000rpm the V6 makes it a pretty good start for a performance engine. Unfortunately, the cost and availaility of parts makes working up a Essex pretty much, uneconomical.
.....Oh, to answer the original question - Try placing an ad in your local Capri Club newsletter. There's usually a club member got one stashed away somewhere.

buickman · 18-02-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by L.F.C

Good luck trying to find a really good V6GT Capri that won't cost you a couple of limbs

Most woud have rust in them as well. Check the car over for hidden rust in the body frame.
Panels & interior are now starting to get scarce as well. So chose wisely unless your good with the torch & mig.

Mechs are not a big issue

bad_mk1_escort · 18-02-2006, 10:02 PM

hey if ya still interested in 1 i have a four cylinder for sale pm if interested i want bout $850 for it

mustang · 18-02-2006, 10:08 PM

1.6L or 2L

bad_mk1_escort · 19-02-2006, 06:47 PM

1.6 and drivein

R0BD0G · 21-02-2006, 07:32 PM

How Much r u willing to pay for 1............does it have to be an original GT..............wat Year

Electra Blue · 19-09-2006, 05:52 PM

After a VERY tidy capri v6, GT would be a bonus. Will travel for right car. (Eastern suburbs of Melbourne)

whooligan · 20-09-2006, 06:16 PM

Give JR (John Roberts) from the Capri Club a call. 0409 091 252. I was speaking to him last night and he has one in good condition, just need putting back together.

Jim5_0 · 17-10-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by eskyracer

hey if ya still interested in 1 i have a four cylinder for sale pm if interested i want bout $850 for it

I sent you a PM a while ago but have not recieved a reply.

cosworthfreak · 20-10-2006, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by whooligan

Give JR (John Roberts) from the Capri Club a call. 0409 091 252. I was speaking to him last night and he has one in good condition, just need putting back together.

I just wanted to check if this car is available or if it has been subsequently sold. I am also interested in finding a GTV6 Capri, or even an RS3100 if I was lucky enough.

Jamie

sean.ben · 23-10-2006, 02:50 PM

I have the complete driveline for out of a gt, dismantled motor (complete) good gearbox, and the diff with tail shaft. make me an offer as i want to get rid of it all. i am in adelaide

cosworthfreak · 02-11-2006, 08:33 PM

Do you still have the running gear Sean?

E-mail me at radioactiveman1@optusnet.com.au.

I would also like to restate my search for a V6GT Capri, RS3100/2600 Capri or even a '69 1600GT Capri.

Thanks

Jamie