Readly RF Feb 20

CAPRI
too as well!
A hell of a lot of graft so far with many manhours
spent trying different things until perfection
is reached; however, as Jordan explains, it’s
been a matter of trial and error. “A lot of the parts
used came down to what I’ve visualised in my
head, either by how practical they would be or
by recommendations. As with any big project,
you learn what works and what doesn’t. Take the
turbos, for example, many people have and do build
twin-turbo Cosworth Capris, but not using the parts
which I’ve selected. When I came across the ECU,
it was one I wanted to use ever since I discovered it
as it worked out cheaper than others on the market.
Being built out of electronics, I’d previously spent
years playing with, it was an easy choice to make.
My Capri, the first-ever Speeduino powered twinturbo
Cosworth engine.”
This Capri has come a hell of a long way so far,
but Jordan is the first to admit that there are still a
few miles to go with more improvement to come.
“The car is forever evolving,” he smiles. “Primarily,
the transmission needs upgrading now to take the
power that she’ll soon be producing. Plans are afoot
including an RX8 gearbox, LSD and single piece
prop. The brakes are in for more stopping power
and to improve resistance to heat soak, so the
wheels will go bigger to allow for bigger discs and
calipers along with new suspension all round.”
From day one, until now, the last three and a
half years have seen Jordan working endlessly in
building one of the finest Capris in the retro Ford
scene, and there’s no question about it, he has
achieved that, and there’s still more to come!
“I’d be lying if I said it’s been plain sailing,” he
winks. “I’d like to say it has, but being my first
ever project and a large one at that, it’s been a
learning curve. The more I learn, the more things
can become complicated, and I keep giving myself
headaches, by setting new challenges with the
turbo conversion and tuning being the hardest so
far. However, with groups like Capri World, there is
always plenty of people willing to help.” That’s what
the scene should be about, putting heads together
and helping other like-minded enthusiasts.
As many headaches that Jordan gave himself
mixed in with all the drama, blood sweat and tears
came a good few laughs along the way. “Well,
what I’m about to tell you, had a bit of drama
and tears although eventually, it was something
I could sort of laugh about. The first engine I put
in the car, which was the Pinto lived a short life
and didn’t even make it onto the road. Without
knowing anything about said engine all I’d done
was clean up what was an old engine which had
a high lift cam.” We can tell by the expression on
Jordan’s face that things may not have ended well.
He continues, “I replaced the gaskets and got it
running, all without checking the condition of the
bottom end! While doing a ‘heavy’ footed test drive
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