Capri GTT... V10, 550bhp
Discussion
It's tight, but it fits with all the auxiliaries, header loom all attached... No cutting yet but would to if it was staying here permanently.
As I suspected the engine height is the biggest issue, not going to be able to lower it much over stock to retain decent ground clearance under the sump and not interested in any bonnet mods as want it to look stock.
As I suspected the engine height is the biggest issue, not going to be able to lower it much over stock to retain decent ground clearance under the sump and not interested in any bonnet mods as want it to look stock.
Edited by andygtt on Tuesday 27th March 12:39
It's a yes from me!
I've loved the V10 E30 M3 I've seen but this is just awesome. I've had a soft spot for Capri since my first when I was a spotty 17 year old. The thing about the BMW V10 (for me anyway) is the way it revs and the sound of the thing through free flow exhausts.
There seem to be more and more 70's cars being updated with more modern engines, suspension & brakes.
Anyway, bookmarked and looking forward to watching this progress.
I've loved the V10 E30 M3 I've seen but this is just awesome. I've had a soft spot for Capri since my first when I was a spotty 17 year old. The thing about the BMW V10 (for me anyway) is the way it revs and the sound of the thing through free flow exhausts.
There seem to be more and more 70's cars being updated with more modern engines, suspension & brakes.
Anyway, bookmarked and looking forward to watching this progress.
Vincefox said:
Bloody hell, it's in there though. How short of bonnet clearance is it?
In the pictures above the bonnet clears and closes with plenty of ground clearance... however its 1.5inches higher than I had hoped putting it similar ride height to a stock capri... not a major issue as Im running 2inch taller wheels so the car looks lower than stock regardless. I just wanted to drop it some more.I have lowered the chassis to the ride height I hoped and dropped the engine to the level my chassis will be when I make it and Im around 1inch short of closing the bonnet.... the engine is hitting a bonnet cross member and Im making the bonnet in carbon so I could move the cross member and gain 20mm.
Here are pics of the difference in ride height, first is what I planned, 2nd is with the M5 engine in... around 40mm difference. In truth won't make a high amount of difference to the COG as the engine, drivetrain, chassis etc will all be same height regardless, its only the roll cage and glass so Im not stressed enough to mess with the body shape as thats one of the most important aspects of the car.
Edited by andygtt on Tuesday 27th March 12:40
kingstandingAyBee said:
Looks like it was meant to be there Makes a change from all these tiny engines where you open the bonnet and could fit about 4 engines underneath 
Any chance of being able to shorten the sump? Have seen this done before on other engines.
I have the option to dry sump it and gain quite a bit... but I have to have a steering rack go through the sump at some point and the stock M5 uses 3 oil pumps and has a very effective oiling system so I won't gain much dynamically by upgrading. Makes a change from all these tiny engines where you open the bonnet and could fit about 4 engines underneath Any chance of being able to shorten the sump? Have seen this done before on other engines.
There is enough work to do, I think the engine position will dictate the stance of the car.
chuntington101 said:
If you are doing the bonnet in carbon why not just incorporate a cowl?
Retaining the 'shape' of the car is one of the biggest design criteria of the project, a cowl would ruin the look of the car in my eyes... I almost certainly will play with the strengthening ribs under the bonnet to gain a little clearance, but externally it will look identical to a stock capri.andygtt said:
Retaining the 'shape' of the car is one of the biggest design criteria of the project, a cowl would ruin the look of the car in my eyes... I almost certainly will play with the strengthening ribs under the bonnet to gain a little clearance, but externally it will look identical to a stock capri.
I wonder if the standard Capri's bonnet bulge could be made longer/wider/ever-so-slightly taller to accommodate the engine if it comes to that, I imagine only the die hard Ford boys would really notice. Saying that I hope it does stay relatively stock looking as the X-pack Capri is one of my boyhood dream cars and with a 500bhp V10 in there it will be a monster. Excellent build though, I love the direction you're going with it. Looking forward to more updates.
Big Fat Fatty said:
I wonder if the standard Capri's bonnet bulge could be made longer/wider/ever-so-slightly taller to accommodate the engine if it comes to that, I imagine only the die hard Ford boys would really notice. Saying that I hope it does stay relatively stock looking as the X-pack Capri is one of my boyhood dream cars and with a 500bhp V10 in there it will be a monster.
Excellent build though, I love the direction you're going with it. Looking forward to more updates.
this^^^Excellent build though, I love the direction you're going with it. Looking forward to more updates.
The std bonnet has a "bulge". so with subtle lengthening and lifting, i'm sure oyu can gain some clearance in conjunction with making the re-enforcing ribs fit around the engine underneath. No way is even the most ardent spotters going to spot a tiny increase in the size of the bulge if it's done right!
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