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Author Topic: Newbie introduction.....  (Read 3884 times)

MorbidlyAngelic

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« on: January 09, 2011, 02:07:00 PM »
Well, after living for two years, on two wheels alone, (Sold my Explorer, to buy a 2nd motorcycle.) I've decided it's time to get a car. I locally found a 93(?) Capri N/A A/T. The seller tells me it needs a new ECU. It's got a dent in the front bumper, and the left fender is tweaked in pretty good.

I may be making my decision tomorrow. However, I have some concerns....

My intentions are to pull the N/A powerplant, and go turbo. Has anyone here done this?  I'm proficient in mechanics. (It's what I do for a living.) But, all cars are different. Just trying to prepare myself for what might be coming, and the reference material online, is pretty sparse.

BTW, I'm Jessica.

 
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Rocketman

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« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2011, 03:57:00 PM »
Yes its possible, I've personally done it before as well as a few others. (conversion to XR2 engine/trans)

To be perfectly honest - it is much easier to hold out and wait to find an XR2.

Otherwise you'll probably want to find a wrecked donor XR2 - its expensive / time consuming to piece together a turbo conversion.

You're not looking to keep the automatic transmission are you?

Turbo conversions have been a recent topic of discussion, you will find some material here. I can outline the conversion for you if you'd like. But you've come to the right place for info!

Also, welcome to TeamCapri!

-Rocketman
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1.8L Turbo All Wheel Drive Capri... the "GTXR2"


Hollis

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« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2011, 04:29:00 PM »
Just do like rocketman did. awd 1.8 turbo!!!! Haha.
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Rocketman

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« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2011, 04:37:00 PM »
Hey Hollis- I'm in your neck of the woods. You going to be around tomorrow?
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1.8L Turbo All Wheel Drive Capri... the "GTXR2"


Hollis

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« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2011, 04:45:00 PM »
Yeah I will. 724 980 3196 is my cell btw. You can come see my dead xr2 lol.
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