1972 Ford Capri GT 3000V6
Original FoMoCo build 07/72, 3000V6GT
TOTAL AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTION FOR 1972
462 4-speed manual
163 3-speed automatic
There was a total of only 2,459 manual 3000GT's produced from 1969-1972, and a further 555 automatics. The GT's had a total restore, resprayed in new 2-Pak paint in the original 70's Superroo colour scheme, Yellow-Glow & Midnight-Black
The 3000V6 was rebuilt by MW Racing in Ballarat, Victoria. I had some engine parts chromed and fitted a Whiteline Racing strut brace. The original air cleaner had to be changed, but with a bit of effort I got a chrome after market filter to fit the Weber Carby. Combined with a Unifilter foam element it has made a massive difference to the sound and performance of the V6. Have just added the 5-Speed Supra Gearbox Conversion
Specifications;
Engine: 12-valve Essex V6
Capacity: 2993cc + 20thou
Flat-top pistons
Heads: Stage3, Ported & Polished with over-size valves & hardened inserts for premium fuel
Crank: Machined to match the Kent V62 specs, blue-printed & balanced. Steel timing gear/nylon teeth
Camshaft: Machined to RS3100 specs
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Intake: Weber 32/36 (255CFM) bored to 38/38 (280CFM)
Exhaust: Pacemaker extractors with custom twin 2" system
Max Power: 200HP
How does 110mph @ 4500rpm sound!!
For more grunt from the V6, spend the money and get the heads, bottom end, timing gear, intake and exaust enhanced. Add a 5-speed Supra gearbox with better ratios to remove the sluggishness in 3rd, and she drives and sounds like a V8. This has been a 15 year project and am approaching $30k spent now.
PAGE1: 3000GT Capri Overview
PAGE2: The Rebuild
PAGE3: Interior & Stereo
PAGE4: Capri Photo-Gallery
PAGE5: The MKI 3000GT Capri
PAGE6: The Capri Pages:All New MKIV
