Capri GTT... V10, 550bhp

[Tiger Tim]

It's a great project but I feel slightly sad that the GTT isn't being worked on. That thing has so much potential to just sit in your garage Andy..

[james_tigerwoods]

Mad. This we like.

Out of interest, you mention that a CAT isn't needed due to the age of the car - is that the case even with the new engine?

[sheepdip]

As long as you do not hack the chassis etc. The car keeps it's original i.d. hence emissions are age related. Looking forward to the modification of the 7 speed box!

[leglessAlex]

Isn't there a guy on here who is building a V10 E30? I seem to remember he mentioned that BMW actually wrote software for making the DCT box work with the V10.

[grkify]

Loved the noble I am very much looking forward to this.

[Mr Tidy]

Fantastic project - top man!

Had loads of Fords before they all went FWD, so now I have to buy BMs!

Your project sounds like a good mix!

[5potTurbo]

Holy moly!

[e21jason]

You can convert the BMW v10 ecu to stand alone which might save some money.

what are you for the rear end 4 link i guess, ford nine inch or volvo 240.

Ade from classic ford is build a twin turbo v6 drfit Capri i can give you his email if you to discus chassis upgrades.

[dom9]

In for this one - Please try and finish it

[anonymous-user]

Love it!

[andygtt]

e21jason said:

You can convert the BMW v10 ecu to stand alone which might save some money.

what are you for the rear end 4 link i guess, ford nine inch or volvo 240.

Ade from classic ford is build a twin turbo v6 drfit Capri i can give you his email if you to discus chassis upgrades.

I looked into using the stock ecu by people who have done it in the UK, it was 3 times the money of a stand alone unit (over 40 units done with the stand alone).

For reasons people have aluded to above I will be retaining the ford Atlas axle... basically I need to retain the original chassis, most of the suspension and the axle in genuine capri to genuinely retain the cars identity. There is a points system with major component adding up, engine, gearbox, axle, suspension original chassis etc all have major points... I'm changing the engine and box so I need to keep the other stuff authentic capri.... of cause I am allowed to replace it with brand new items and that is what I will be doing.

I will be 4 linking the rear, as well as going coil over on the rear (used in the racing cars of the era)... very interested in speaking to Ade. I actually bought my car from the editor of retro ford magazine

[andygtt]

Tiger Tim said:

It's a great project but I feel slightly sad that the GTT isn't being worked on. That thing has so much potential to just sit in your garage Andy..

I feel the same, however in a strange way it was a relief to put it away and officially 'stop' working on it.

Its NOT dead, just on hold while I mess around a little with some other projects

[Jimmm]

[CB2152]

Very much watching with anticipation

[J4CKO]

Wow, that is an amazing combination.

Wont it be a complete handful and what are you doing to strengthen the shell ?

[gareth_r]

james_tigerwoods said:

...Out of interest, you mention that a CAT isn't needed due to the age of the car - is that the case even with the new engine?

sheepdip said:

As long as you do not hack the chassis etc. The car keeps its original i.d. hence emissions are age related...

The MOT emissions test is on the basis of whichever is older, chassis or engine. The same would apply if the Capri engine was bolted into the M5.

[e21jason]

Sent you Ade's details.

Have you tried ergen Motosport for getting the ecu flashed, and are you looking at the specialist components ECU.

Jason

[andygtt]

e21jason said:

Sent you Ade's details.

Have you tried ergen Motosport for getting the ecu flashed, and are you looking at the specialist components ECU.

Jason

thanks for that, yes I spoke to Ergen, they are were I got the price points from... the SC ecu seems to be the one to go for as 40 units have been sold for the V10 so far so its proven enough and comes with Map and they modify the stock M5 engine loom (which I have 2 of) to suit within the price.

[Megaflow]

andygtt said:

Ironically the standard mk3 2.0s with full tank and driver has exactly 50:50 weight distribution apparently... The handling reputation was down to ford not making any attempt to locate the rear axle, easily sorted :-)

Don't worry, this Capri will handle and stop as well as it goes ;-)

Axle location is shocking on live axle Fords, winds up very easily.

Are you sticking with the live axle or going for independent?

[C7 JFW]

Now that's what I call a project.