Make/Model:

‘74 Mercury Capri GT

Owner:

Dana Caslake
New Maryland, NB

Specs:

2.0L  SOHC w/4-speed Manual

Modifications:

Body
Flared wheel wells
KAMEI air dam and rear spoiler
Suspension
Quickor slalom racing suspension, lowered one inch, with KYB gas shocks and tower-to-tower front brace
Wheels
Weld Racing rims, 15 x 7 w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A 205/50RZ15 tires.
Engine
Forged pistons, .04” oversized, Crane dual duration cam, crank, piston and rods were grammed. 
Head planed .07” and ported
Mallory electronic ignition and coil
Two sets of Weber side-draft 40 DCOE 151 carburetors
Pace Setter headers
Flowmaster muffler
Electric fuel pump
Flex-a-lite fan

Statistics:

165+ HP

Details:

This car was resurrected from the junkyard in 1982, and began restoration in 1983.

The car is a lot of fun. It is nice to have something that stands out from the crowd. Wherever it is, the car always generates interest.

It has been serviced and tuned by Laurie McNally at Don’s Performance since 1997.

In the Works:

The Capri is an on-going project. Future modification – install a 5speed transmission.