Installing a V8 engine in the 91-94 Capri

On several internet forums I've seen people speculating about replacing the standard four cylinder Capri engines with a V6 or V8.

While increasing the horsepower of this fairly light car sounds like a fun idea, the layout of the car seems like it won't support the bigger engine. The 1991-1994 Capri is set up as a front wheel drive car and a V-8 or V-6 would require a rear wheel drive layout. It would be very difficult to add a driveshaft and rear-drive transmission to the Capri's chassis.

Of course, if you happen to have a huge budget and an urge for racing then you can add a 5.8 Liter V8, and just rebuild the Capri around the engine. The picture above is a Capri, custom-built for drag racing. You're sure to get better quarter-mile times than the stock engine Capri.


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