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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Perth
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Does anyone know if its possible to register a V8 capri in WA?
Whats involved? Cheers Brad
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WOGBOY69
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: brisbane
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HI BRAD
Mate i thought it was all good in all states ..you must have a certifacate of work done and the car must be stamped ... well i thought thats how its done in qld... but it all depends the amount of ccc the car had from day dot.. and i think iam not sure , but i think you can go up twice of the amount of ccc engine capastity.... cheers bud |
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How is the new bus going?
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'68 XT Fairmont, 9.48@141.6 '69 Capri '95 triumph speed triple, '10 Fat Bob My XT Fairmont http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11298079 My capri track car http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11492523 |
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: north coast N.S.W.
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Check your state traffic authority web site,some states are clamping down N.S.W. has a formula to work it out also must be engineered
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WOGBOY69
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: brisbane
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brad
the bus is going swell now,,just sorting out some small things but all good.. thanks for asking mate |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Canberra region
Posts: 352
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Yeh, V8 in a Capri is getting harder in some states (although there are still people building them). In the ACT it's all but impossible.
Check your state transport authority website for any references to light vehicle modifications, and they will hopefully have what you need to know. It's almost certain that engineering certification will be necessary, so it could be useful to speak to an engineer first. Off the top of my head, I'm guessing uprated brakes, suspension, and chassis strengthening would be needed. Cheers Jamie |
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: N.O.R Perth WA
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Did a quick search and all the info u need is in the VSB (Vehicle Standards Bulletin) which u can find here
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roa.../vsb_ncop.aspx go down the page a bit and there is an engine section now specifically for the question u asked, it all depends on wat capri u have and wat V8 u intend on running for example if u have one that had the optional V6 which weighs in at say 1200kg then u can run up to a 6L, however if u have a lighter model, say 1000kg u can only run up to a 4L. The table on how to work it out is in tha VSB, it wouldnt copy and paste properly in here |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Perth
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Cheers mate, spot on
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'68 XT Fairmont, 9.48@141.6 '69 Capri '95 triumph speed triple, '10 Fat Bob My XT Fairmont http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11298079 My capri track car http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11492523 |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Canberra region
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Kerb weight of a V6 capri is 1079kgs, so that works out at 4.3 litres (dare I suggest a Holden 253 small block
![]() Presuming these are the regulations WA follows, you could consider a more modern V8 (Audi 4.2, BMW 3.5), and these would have the advantage of more easily passing emissions regs. There was a 262 cubic inch (4.3 litre) Ford V8, but they aren't so common. Chevy V6 was something I considered years ago, and they can put out good power. A mate put one into a Mazda RX4 and it was awesome. |
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 897
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P76 / Leyland / Rover 4.4lt....been done many times before. But I'm told they are expensive to rebuild, and as cossie says, may be much cheaper (in the long run) and more efficient modern options. Depends haw far you want to go with modding, and whether you want 'modern' mechanicals (efi etc) or that retro-style (carby, supercharger....) v8 upgrade.
And.......how about a Lexus V8 (it's not a Toyota...really, it's not...) |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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im building a v8 capri at the moment in qld though..
but to give you an indication all i have to do to get it plated is: brake upgrade suspension upgrade and offcourse make sure the engine mounts are up to standard.. but mind you im using a 289 windsor in a v6 capri body.. i would assume wa would be pretty similar? as the perana's came out with 302's from factory so it wouldnt be an issue. |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 15
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There are quite a few guys with V8 capri's in Perth,
It has been quite a few years since I had mine licensed and approved,back then you needed an engineers certificate and approval. You might also want to try http://www.perthcapri.com |
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Location: Canberra region
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