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12-05-2015, 05:38 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2015
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70 V6 Gt Capri gearbox question.
what kind of auto gearboxes am i able to do a conversion with. trying to stay away from the original auto's. |
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12-05-2015, 10:15 PM
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formerly ford3000gt
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Buderim, Qld
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As you're probably aware, our Aussie assembled Capri's used the Borg Warner 35 automatic gearbox. The Mk.2 & 3 Capri's released in the UK and Europe used the Ford C3 auto and so, you could try and source one of these for your V6 application. A Ford C4 auto may also work, but you may have trouble with the bell housing fitting the Essex V6.
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13-05-2015, 07:14 AM
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Over Thinker
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Ipswich Qld
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Borg Warner 35 automatics cheap on gumtree but wont listings wont be there long
the link will die ...cant find a Ford C3 for sale today http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-engine-e...er+35/k0c18475 you can buy the rebuild kits there is one in the victoria museum  http://museumvictoria.com.au/collect...sectioned-1966 UK site http://www.crucialautomatics.co.uk/C...x_rebuild.html
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13-05-2015, 07:29 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2015
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thanks guys, ill have a look at the c3, and the C4, i have to get a bellhousing made to suite. its already got a celica 5 sp atm, but the thing is im on my learners, and having a little difficulty with the clutch(just timing clutch and throttle) so im trying to find some auto's that i might be able to change it to if i cant drive manual, but im hoping i can.
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14-05-2015, 09:44 PM
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 897
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...just learn to drive a manual. Old style autos sap power and are slow to respond to throttle. I'vre just taken one out of another classic I have - BW65 is now 4spd+2o/d manual.
Go find a nice big carpark after hours and practice changing gears, feeling clutch takeup by the seat of your pants. |
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16-05-2015, 11:36 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Stick with the manual. It wont take long to pick up clutch control, particularly in an old car where you have a better "feel" on whats happening, unlike many new cars.
I learnt to drive manual in a couple of weeks practising hillstarts in an industrial estate. Hang in there, you'll soon pick it up. |
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16-05-2015, 03:11 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Taromeo
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I'm with the other guys - keep practising, you'll get there. You will be very disappointed if you change the box over to an auto.
A manual box and clutch is a confidence thing early on. |
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16-06-2015, 08:53 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
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If you change your mind I'll buy your 5 speed
 My 4 speed looks like it will take some $$ to fix.
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My Capri Project: http://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11423076 |
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05-07-2015, 07:54 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2013
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I have an auto bellhousing for the V6, I could also possibly supply the entire BW35 set up
jrgtv6@yahoo.com.au |
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05-07-2015, 08:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
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It would take a lot less time to get your coordination together, than changing to auto.
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21-11-2015, 04:03 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2015
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just an update on the whole project, in the panel beaters atm, then after first coat of paint, put it all together,
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29-11-2015, 09:38 PM
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 897
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Another thought....
Was it originally auto (TRANS code = Y) ? If not, you may have trouble with tunnel clearance for the auto box. The autos and manuals had different tunnel sections. - - - 11134/5 - - PAN ASSY. - FRONT FLOOR 69/70 All Manual trans - 1600 cc - 3038E 70 11135 A 71/ All Manual trans - 1600 cc 1 71EB I' 11134 AB 69/70 All Auto trans - 1600 cc - 3038E 70 11135 N 71/ All Auto trans - 1600 cc - 71EB T 11134 EB 70 GT Manual trans - 3038E 70 11135 J 71/ GT Manual trans - 71EB T 11134 LB 70/ GT Auto trans - 71EB T 11134 MB |
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30-11-2015, 10:50 PM
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If its not blown it sucks
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Perth
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I really wish that had put C4's in them the BW35 is a poo transmission & has anyone converted a auto V6 Capri to a C4 ?
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30-11-2015, 11:36 PM
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formerly ford3000gt
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Buderim, Qld
Posts: 110
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In the UK, the Mk2&3 3-litre V6 Capri's came out with a C3. Perhaps you could source a C3 in Australia or try over the ditch in New Zealand for one.
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Auto Gearbox for a Essex v6
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