Re: Euro-Fords in US

[Tony Lum <tlum@flash.net>]

At 08:56 AM 4/1/99 +0000, you wrote:
>In message <19990401022356.35335.qmail@hotmail.com> "scott miller" writes:
>
>> As another multiple Capri owner/lover, I remember reading a comparison
>> between the failure of the AWD Capri and success of the quattro.  The
>> Capri was inadequatly powered to take advantage of the AWD advantage.
>> Ford also offered a police special V8.
>
>The 'performance' Capri was the 3.0 litre.  I _think_ it was a V6.
>
>--
> Phil Payne
> Phone: 0385 302803   Fax: 01536 723021
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Hi Phil,
It was a 2.6 L V6 and my first car. First car I modified with header pipes
and turbo mufflers after the stock system rusted out (OEM had FIVE mufflers
on it).  Later years used a 2.8 L V6, but everyone knows the 2.6 was the
engine to have.  There were lots of aftermarket goodies like turbos and
whole books dedicated to performance mods.  Wish I could put that engine in
the 4kq, but alas, in California that conversion is illegal :(
Regards,
Tony
1973 Capri 2.6 V6 (RIP)