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for the V6 power junkies
- Thread starter alpine_64
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RootesRacer
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This was at a local garage recently.. thought the V6 boys might like it.
It's in a 70's Capri
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Dono what it is, but its not a cologne V6.
Dizzys in the wrong locale and the valve covers are all wrong.
Perhaps an essex?
RootesRacer
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I wasnt aware that any british capris came with the essex, thought that they used I4, V4 and V6 colognes.
The blower is an M62, very common on lots of cars, with various snout lengths and configs. Its a common aftermarket blower too. prolly most common OEM application is the mercedes SLK.
V_Mad
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Most of the British Capris had the Cologne V6 with fuel injection. But the Mk1s were fitted with the 3 litre Essex engine, which was also used in the early Ford Granada (plus also most Reliant Scimitars).
The essex engine is really popular here, more so than the Cologne engine it seems. But I am really pleased with my 2.8; its smooth, powerful enough, and its light weight is a real benefit in the little Alpine. In Britain, its readily available with the T9 gearbox/bell housing/clutch which makes things really easy too.
The essex engine is really popular here, more so than the Cologne engine it seems. But I am really pleased with my 2.8; its smooth, powerful enough, and its light weight is a real benefit in the little Alpine. In Britain, its readily available with the T9 gearbox/bell housing/clutch which makes things really easy too.