1981 Mercury Capri Gs Hatchback 3-door 5.0l 306ci T-top Racecar on 2040-cars
Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Engine:4.2L 255Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Capri
Trim: GS Hatchback 3-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 112,000
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Sub Model: GS
Exterior Color: Blue
This Mercury Capri GS Foxbody 3-door hatchback automobile has had the engine replaced with a 302 small block Ford (SBF) bored to 306 cubic inch, average horse-power test of 500 with 750 CFM Holley 4-bbl carb. Shortie Pro-comp headers with Flomaster Super 40 mufflers, true dual 3-inch all the way. New motorcraft spark plugs, belts, hoses, coolant, oil and filter, fuel filter, air filter, and valve cover gaskets.
C4 transmission with 3000 stall torque converter built for drag racing with NHRA certified drive shaft safety loop, and Hurst Pro-matic II ratchet shifter. Fully rebuilt 8.8 rear axle with 4.10 LSD. Treaded McCreary drag radials in the back and new treaded skinnies in the front.
T-top, subframe torque bars, and upgraded electric radiator fan and radiator. Rear seat reupholstered, Weld Racing rims, original body and repainted blue metallic. Odometer miles is estimated due to odometer rollover and replacement engine.
Opening in hood fits Mr. Gasket blower (included, but not currently installed). Stock power steering rack is installed, but pump was removed. No door panels or interior door handles. Needs some TLC, but runs great. See Youtube Video - http://youtu.be/0sto5zH1wqg
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