treggo Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Hey guys, Yea another motor thread Anyway thinking about buying a 18rg off greatest ben. Do you guys think this would be a good option for my capri? i want to keep it oldschoolish with carbs and twincam and stuff is very appealing will it take much to fit the engine bar things like engine mounts? If you guys have any dieas shout out. Just remember this would be my first transplant so Im pretty Newb lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Do it [/plug] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggo Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 want too man just need some reassurance. lol how many ponies is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_rich Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 fairly sure there was a purple mk2 on trademe ages ago with one of those in it, definately possible. It'd be a damn cool car with sidedraughts and an old school lookin rocker cover on it. (have no idea what they look like) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pies Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 would be so much meaner with a 4k turbs in it boe/rofl nah 18rg in a capri would be pretty cool! big cams, big carbs, ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk5corty Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Stock they can be either 110 or 130, dependant on engine. I havent heard of this conversion but if your going to go through the trouble of putting in another manufacturers engine unless i would put one in that would give me better hp to $$$, unless your doing it purely for cool factor. Or mod the 2l pinto with the money it would cost you. Likely you will need most of the conversion mods anyways, custom brackets mounts etc, exhaust, gearbox, driveshaft etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggo Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 yea i know all of that. but im not sure if the money for cert and what not would be more than the cost to get the pinto sorted well if you know what i mean. unless anyone has a worked one they can sell me $$ CHEAP LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk5corty Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I havent seen a decent switched manufacturer conversion cost under 2 grand yet ( including engine). Doesnt mean there isnt any just all the extra bits add up quick, its easy to underestimate conversion costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggo Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 yea i dont know.what could a grand do to up power my pinto? carbs and a cam i already have extractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_rich Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 yeah, conversion costs can skyrocket, theres always something that doesnt get thought of, things like sidedraughts sitting on a wide twin cam head getting in the way of the capri's big brake booster in the narrow engine bay, and whether or not a rear type sump pan is easy to get/ modify, will the pipes enter the radiator in the right place in relation to the engine? will the shifter position in the car need moved? will it need an electric fuel system? will the standard fuel lines work? it shouldnt cost too much more than $5-600 to get a strong pinto going in there, depending who you know and how rooted your one is, but on the other side of the coin, if you can fabricate ypurself, none of those problems above are too big a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggo Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 emo/ fuck it depends who i know aye. well i know some good cunts on here! and im sure the have hook ups. Anyone? lol maybe strong pinto now... and other conversion down the track once ive owned/loved/raped my pinto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 not trying to detract ben's sale or anything but yuh, will cost more than a g to get in there. surely you could build a fun pinto, and possibly work on the handilng for that coin... would be a cool conversion though nonetheless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I agree with crazy_rich, if you are trying to do things on a budget you might as well stick to what you know and keep it simple. Don't go attempting interbreeding engine conversions if you have a set budget to stick to. Obviously if you are handy with a welder and willing to find ways to get around any little tricky parts it may be doable. So, either get a welder and learn things the hard way, get a loan and stick a 3sge or zetec in it or keep it simple with a pinto (I can't believe i just suggested going with a pinto) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 zetec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggo Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 yea not a fan of the pinto but i think for the short term thats the go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 110 horse power... man, thats shit............ My 3kb makes 89 and thats only a 1200....... Build up mega pinto man, sorry Ben, even I thought about your motor for van, but I doesnt seem logical.... Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggo Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 yea think thats the plan will start looking for a sierra 205 pints now. yea sorry ben the have swayed me to the dark side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 price of that 18rg will come down enough for the lurch soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 come to think of it, these best motor for your capri if you wanna spend a little... 1jz na with quad throttles! lease do it please even Haha Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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