thinking of getting a 3.0 capri ghia automatic.

[richard09]

hi, i'm currently thinking of getting a 3.0 capri ghia that i went to view just last night, its going to be a bit of a project, but dont mind, but there is one thing that i'm really not sure about is the fact that it is an automatic, i have never driven one before, and don't know if i'm likely to get loads of problems with it, and if i do how different they are to replace/fix

i already have a 2.0 laser but this needs a bit of work too i'm not sure if i should just focus on that or get the 3.0 ghia and focus all my time and money on that instead.
what do people reakon?

[Gareth350]

Go for it! If it's all original then at least you know with an automatic it hasn't been thrashed into the weeds as it'll change up before the redline & you'll find the engine will be in top condition! Had a few autos & got to say, i love 'em! Soon get used to the lazy driving style!!

[ultrafastboy]

Is that the old Essex V6? I think an automatic would suit that as it's quite a lazy, relatively torquey engine although not a great engine in standard form as they have a bit of a dislike of revs despite being quite short stroke. They can be enhanced a fair bit through better heads, better breathing, etc.

I know someone who had a Scimitar and did that, got rid of the flat spots, made it a bit brisker and more willing to rev although I can't remember exactly the full story of what his mods were.

Were you thinking of doing any tuning?