SR20DET conversions into a escort or capri?

wrightyXR6 · 22-03-2012, 07:05 PM

Has anyone seen or heard of any nice conversions done with the SR20DET engine into a Capri or escort? I have seen a few conversions done with the Escort but am looking to find as much information on these conversions as i can. I'm considering doing it to a Mk1 Capri. Any information/advice would be greatly appreciated

AC · 22-03-2012, 08:30 PM

There was a guy on Fordmods doing one a few years ago.

http://www.fordmods.com/the-garage-f...rt-t76057.html

Im not sure where he's at with it now though.

Neale · 22-03-2012, 08:37 PM

theres some good info here.but mainly about mk1 cortinas. Gives you somegood ideas on what needs to be done
http://www.cortina-mk1.com/sr20.php

Also try here, theres some clever people on here
http://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/

wrightyXR6 · 22-03-2012, 08:46 PM

cheers for that AC.. been finding a few nice ones..

http://www.classicford.mine.nu/forum...56&whichpage=2

AC · 23-03-2012, 12:01 AM

I've always wanted to do a 13B conversion to a Esky, preferably a MK1
Then id have two things i like combined in to one!
When I get this house buying thing done, it maybe a reality

Swamp Rat · 30-03-2012, 01:58 PM

If i dont sell my capri im also thinking of this conversion

V8GT · 30-03-2012, 04:48 PM

why the sr20?
a rb25 or 26, 1j or 2j would be a way superior conversion and would cost similar money...
heck i reckon for close to 15k you could build yourself a solid low 10second capri running a 2j

wrightyXR6 · 01-04-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nate_g

why the sr20?
a rb25 or 26, 1j or 2j would be a way superior conversion and would cost similar money...
heck i reckon for close to 15k you could build yourself a solid low 10second capri running a 2j

yer I still have to look into it more... its more a room factor in the capri engine bay with minimal modification.. plus im after a daily driver not an absolute weapon that you can drive due to way to much power.. capris are good at getting rapped around trees and poles due to the light rear ends so im not really after a super fast car... plus i dont have 15k lying around

whooligan · 04-04-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wrightyXR6

yer I still have to look into it more... its more a room factor in the capri engine bay with minimal modification.. plus im after a daily driver not an absolute weapon that you can drive due to way to much power.. capris are good at getting rapped around trees and poles due to the light rear ends so im not really after a super fast car... plus i dont have 15k lying around

LOL......It's not the light rear end that wraps them around poles, it's the idiot behind the wheel.

Seriously, though. How do you get one registered these days with the new modified vehicle rules? I can't find an engineer who'll touch my Zetec Escort and that has half the power of the engines you're talking about.

Swamp Rat · 04-04-2012, 08:00 AM

depends on what state your in i guess

wrightyXR6 · 05-04-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by whooligan

LOL......It's not the light rear end that wraps them around poles, it's the idiot behind the wheel.

Seriously, though. How do you get one registered these days with the new modified vehicle rules? I can't find an engineer who'll touch my Zetec Escort and that has half the power of the engines you're talking about.

I totally agree about the idiots who crashed them all.. but at least we appreciate that some lasted...

Yer I'm still looking into that area but South Australia is a bit more relaxed on car road worthy.. but if I'm going to do it i want it to be as safe as possible. Don't want another Capri to be wrecked. hoping to spend the Easter weekend just looking at a heap of information and deciding whether to go ahead with it or not.