Bill Elliott wrote:
>
> I have some experience with these cars. They are dreadfully undervalued
> and maligned by the automotive press. While they're no Miata
> (everyone's primary complaint) they are a very capable FWD convertible,
> especially in XR2 (turbo) form.
>
> The engine is the basic Mazda 1.6 (same as the Miata) ion the base form
> with the XR2 having the 323GTX/GT engine making 132hp (really more like
> 150 and easily tweakable to 200+) We always wondered why they never
> offered the 1.6T in the Miata or the AWD GTX drivetrain in the Capri!
> Either would have been a blast!
>
> The main issue with the Capri is the encnobox suspension. the XR2
> version is better, but benfits greatly from further modification. Millen
> made all sorts of toys for the Capri.
>
> If your subject is a standard car (especially with a slushbox) don't
> bother. If it's an XR2, however, it's worth the effort to keep and
> drive. Niether car will make you much money, though.
>
> Bill Elliott
> Lake Mills, WI
> Mark Snowdon wrote:
> > On anther note. Does anyone on the list have any experience with 90-93
> > Mercury Capri's? I have the opportunity to buy one really cheap with a
> > busted timing belt, and I assume bent valves to go with that. Are these
> > cars worth putting any money into? I understand they are built in Oz, so
> > maybe Down-under Peter can comment. Let me know asap as I have to jump
> > on this if I am going to take it.
> >
> > Mark Snowdon
> > Greensboro NC
Here's a question. Assuming that the motor is shot(bent valves damaged
pistons) would it make sense to switch in a 323 GT drivetrain? I have
one available to me at the junkyard I work in. Would everything,
including computer, fit right in? I don't have any plans to try to make
money on the car, just make a good daily driver to go the thirty miles
to work everyday. This way I wont run up the miles up on the LBC's.
Mark Snowdon
Greensboro NC
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