Lexus capri

[V8BOSS]

Hi all, we are building a MK3 capri up with a 1uz W55 and skyline independant rear end. Already have the motor and box, just working our way through it all.We are going to run a megasquirt system on it, with a csutom plenum chamber on top of the inlet manifold to give us a bit more top end. The idea is for a good handling circuit/tarmac rally car with plenty of torque, horsepower and reliability, with a good resale value as well. Anyone done one of these before that can give me any tips?

 

[cribbj]

There have been a couple of Capri projects here. Try a search and see what pops up.

BTW, the lower manifold of the 1UZ has been proven to be the restriction to top end, I'd dump it ASAP if I were you.

Great platform BTW; the Capri was my first car out of university back in '73. It had nearly everything needed to be a great car, except that anemic V6motor that sounded like it wanted to come apart above 5500, and the live axle, and you're addressing both those shortcomings.

 

[gloverman]

My mate Russel (rusty) has a very nice example capri racecar. 1uz , 5 speed , RX7 front cross member and brakes , hilux diff with MA70 disc brakes ran with a link plus. Performs really well and reliable. Send me a PM and ill give you his number. Cheers

 

[FoPar]

BTW, the lower manifold of the 1UZ has been proven to be the restriction to top end, I'd dump it ASAP if I were you.

you would be quite surprised, it doesn't seem to be hurting us we run a custom plenum with the lower manifold, makes 820rwhp@26psi and runs [email protected]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz5BAyYB1zc

our TT Capri car is a street/strip car but more than happy to help if we can.

 

[V8BOSS]

Hi Kelvin, I think I've heard about that car, the guy I bought the Capri off mentioned he knew of a capri with a RX7 subframe in it. Very keen to chat with him about that, as I believe they are an easy swap. I will give you a call as for some reason my PM doesn't seem to be working. Cheers, Paul