Winter Capri Upgrades ...

[Martin0660]

Parts started to arrive for my winter upgrades for the Capri. Nothing real exciting yet but I figured I would start a thread with part pictures and update as some of this comes along.

31 spline Detroit Locker. Hopefully this ends my exploding side gear issue ;)



I have been running a 4.10 gear most of last season and the start of this one. When I fragged that rear I tried a 3.55. I was actually pretty happy with that combo with the 26" slicks. For this year I'm going back to a 27" tall DOT tire so I went with a 3.73 gear (Ford Racing).



Ford Racing install kit ...



Moser studs for the bearing caps (they are actually made by ARP) ...



Moser Girdle cover ...



I also have 31 spline Moser axles and 3" studs for them.

I still need to make a decision on a brace. Right now i'm really thinking about uning the Swarr Bar on this rear. The CHE and tubular mounts are likely to get into my 3" tail pipe and I wouldnt be able to stand this thing if it was dumped so I need the tail pipe. I would likely have already ordered the Swarr brace if it wasnt out of stock at American Muscle (Only place I see that carries it?)

It's a start anyway :D

[Martin0660]

In addition to the rear upgrades, I have several other projects going on. I'm going to convert from the single V belt over to a serpentine set-up. The issue with that has always been the available pullies. Most all of them for the 2.3 have multiple grooves for the accessories. I was finally able to find both a single crank and single water pump pulley. Been a PITA to find both of these so I imported them from Canada :D (where non-AC / non PS cars are found)



Not very exciting for most but something I have been looking for ;)

[Martin0660]

I am also going ot move to a large(er) external wastegate. I had every intention of going with a 44mm V-band Tial, but found out Precision just launched a 46mm V-band of their own. Since I run a Precision turbo, I will be testing one of these out. It's on it's way, just not here yet.

The Precision piece will bolt in place of a Tial, comes with 5 springs (only get one with Tial), is a little shorter that the Tial, plus the price is right. This one only comes in Black now (Tial has colors) but it looks good to me. I will post some detailed pictures of the unit once I get it in my hands ...

[Ares]

You should be happy with the locker. If I haven't killed their Truetrac yet after 3 seasons then that locker should live happliy ever after under your car.

[wick]

That locker looks "pre split" in the pic. HAHAHHA

Nice stuff there Robert.

[yeahloh95]

nice looking parts bob

[Martin0660]

that locker should live happliy ever after under your car.

Is that a challenge ?

That locker looks "pre split" in the pic.

Nah, just durabilty tested ;) It's got to cme apart some how

[phillysrt4]

nice set of parts! let me know more wastegate details once you have it in your hands.

Oh and on the Canada parts, you're welcome ;)

[biminiLX]

Lookin good Bob, looking forward to seeing it at the track.
I would have given you the 3" studs I have from going to 5/8"
That WG looks sweet too, I think you'll like it.
Boost going up too? ;)
-J

[Martin0660]

Oh and on the Canada parts, you're welcome ;)

You in export control or the prime minister or something??? I do know two other real Canadians...eh

You are going to like where I'm going with EMS but it's not here yet ;)

Boost going up too?

Yep, this turbo is sized for right at 30 psi on my junk and hasnt been even close to that. When we crossed 25 psi it ran out of injector and was going lean so I backed off to 24 psi and stopped there. I have 55#'s injectors in there now, going to at least 75's, with some thoughts of 95's if I think I can keep them clean at idle (a little worried about low PW control). The 75's would take me well past my shortblock anyway but up to 95#'s are the same price :D

[phillysrt4]

You in export control or the prime minister or something???

I would rather slide down a sliding board of razor blades into a pool of alcohol and set myself on fire before being associated with that damn tory Harper :P

You are going to like where I'm going with EMS but it's not here yet ;)

I'm looking forward to it!

[Sonic03snake]

Looks like you will have to find a new weak link next year, LOL.

[Martin0660]

Looks like you will have to find a new weak link next year

LOL, my weakest link has always been the nut behind the wheel The problems usually start there anyway.

I'm pretty sure the 4 cylinder T5's are next on the "weak link" list. Some find it odd that they live at all The good news is, Frank and I can change one in about an hour and a half now :D

[Ares]

Is that a challenge ?

Maybe

[Martin0660]

Maybe

I'm not making any predictions this year ... Last year was pretty much a fail for me as far as meeting goals (and I know at least part of what you have lurking on the "shelf"). The external gate should solve my biggest issue of boost all over the place, and the new EMS should make it more consistant as it will have true barometric compensation. We will see

[biminiLX]

hmm, NA 2V 4.6 vs. big boost 2.3T
I like the grudge match possibilities, especially with 2 nuts behind the wheel. ;)
-J

[Martin0660]

I like the grudge match possibilities

nah, Ed has me covered these days and will have me even better next year once his new parts come together ....

especially with 2 nuts behind the wheel. ;)

I don't want to speak for Ed here, but I consider that a compliment We try to give the fans their money worth

[Ares]

I don't want to speak for Ed here, but I consider that a compliment We try to give the fans their money worth

True story

[Martin0660]

UPS gut stopped by today with more parts .... Long story, but I messed the keyway up on my cam pulley so I took advantage of Esslingers year end sale to order up another one. The one on the cam now is "okay" just makes me a little nervous now that this is an interference engine. I'm goingto take the one currently on the cam and use it as a light pulley on the auxillary shaft. This should start some conversations having an adjustable pulley driving the Dizzy :D

[Martin0660]

True story

A story that still makes me smile ...

One night at the track I was walking around, saw Ed and crew hanging out by the fence. Was there talking to Ed and someones girlfriend / wife/ whatever looks over at Ed and tells him that there is this car there that she thinks leaves harder than his ...

Ed asked what color it was .... yep, Black :D