Zakspeed engine

[duel]

Thanks Dave I,ll try

[Tarmageddon]

Hi Duel,

I'm new to this forum and just found this thread, and I've gotta say I'm blown away by what you're doing. As with a lot of petrol-heads I've got a lot of "castle in the sky" projects in my head, and if I ever get a decent sized workshop and the money I dare say I might even start some of them, but the Zakspeed Gruppe 5 Capri is THE ultimate build for me, and not a crappy 1.6 with some bits of cardboard stuck to it, but a full blown replica like yours.

The reason for posting thought (other than just virtual jaw-dropping) is to ask where you found the plans for the space frame? I'm guessing that as you already said that you want to make a proper 100% authentic replica that you didn't just get a load of box-section and make it up as you went along!! Are such things available anywhere fairly "open" or did it take a lot of contacts and cash to get hold of them? And if they ARE fairly easily available could you be persuaded to share their location?!

My next question is a little embarrassing as it involves money, I hate asking people about money, especially complete strangers but I was hoping you could maybe give a HINT at a ball-park figure of what you expect the whole build to cost? I mean, are we talking £20-£50k, £50-£100k or are we into quarter-million pound territory? I'm no millionaire but I'm not an absolute pauper either, but without your experience of chasing genuine parts around Europe I wouldn't even know where to start at putting a figure on how much it'd all cost, so I really want to weigh up just exactly how much of a dreamer I'm being by even CONSIDERING a project like this.

Anyway I've got this thread saved now in eager anticipation of some more stunning pictures of your build. All the very best with it!!

[duel]

It's been a while since the last update , I couldend find the time to work on de Capri and It also took a long time before I did got the BBS rimhalves needed for pre-fittment with dummy engine and gearbox.
This is the first time the car in on it's wheels to check if anything must be changed...nothing has to be changed Suspension geometrie , shockabsorbers lenghts , wheel spacing , ride height eveything is spot on.
I had to change from 19"to 18"on the rears to get the proper tyres.
In the meantime I finished the gearbox and most of the engine work just waiting for the new crankshaft to arrive.

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/asset.ph...7&d=1418504661
http://www.turbosport.co.uk/asset.ph...7&d=1418504640
http://www.turbosport.co.uk/asset.ph...7&d=1418503859
http://www.turbosport.co.uk/asset.ph...7&d=1418503838

[raymondmarble]

Pics don't seem to work Duel

[duel]

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[escortinadriver]

Wow, just wow.

Automotive art.

Shaun

[dangerousdave]

Looking awesome keep up the good work

[duel]

The last part I was waiting for.

[Matt75]

Wow, is that made from unobtainium? Looks awesome.

Matt

[brettp]

Awsome

[HonkyWhiteTrash]

The last part I was waiting for.

Very nice. How do the journals get their oil delivery?

[duel]

Very nice. How do the journals get their oil delivery?

Straight port oil feed.

[Minirotty]

Awesome!!!

[spekkie]

Very nice !! i see some porsches in the background too .
You duel motorsport ?

[orangepeel]

pure car porn

[duel]

Very nice !! i see some porsches in the background too .
You duel motorsport ?

Yes

[wilconz1]

Hi,

Good to hear the Front Legs worked out OK.
Great work, keep it up.

Cheers,
Gary.

[duel]

Hi Cary,

Yes they did.

Cheers,
Ed

[GINGExR2 T]

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Wow, that's amazing.


Ginger


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[brian_e30]

Holy fook this build is on a completely different level!

[flowmetrics]

amazing car! Bravo!

[THEDMAN]

Sex wee

[Fridgeman]

what a crank

[mad for pinto]

VERY Very nice (never thought i'd be ashamed of Capi lazzer) PS SO JEALOUS OF THAT CRANK IT LOOKS GORGEOUS !!!!!!

[duel]

Exhaust manifold and engine almost ready.

[Miniliteman]

Lovely !

[2000bdg]

Hi-What parts is 4 sale?

[2000bdg]

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Hi-Any of these Parts 4 sale?

[German MK 1]

Hi Duel,

something new about your amazing Project ?

If you have any questions about the original Zakspeed car, i am living only 40km away from Zakspeed and can ask Peter Zakowski personally or give you his contact

[andygtt]

excellent project, very interested in see updates and progress

[duel]

Same old story Andy...too busy no time.

[F3racer07]

Hi Duel,

I'm looking to build a Zakspeed spec as per homologations or a mk1 3.0 cologne to race in Europe. Your car looks really good. Would you be willing to share any info/drawings/pics. Do you race yours? sbrmotorsport@aol.com

[Steve]

Updates ...

[duel]

Small update , just placed the engine and gearbox before the final welding now busy to place all brackets etc , alloy sheets inner fenders and gearbox tunnel.
The engine still hasn't been on the dyno , while fitted into the chassis I can find the right spot for the wastegates.
Fabricated the pedalbox as the original one with a original clutch pedal ..don't trust hem so I made the brake pedal of CrMo

[rwd2ltrfiesta]

Amazing,

[Steve]

[Hunter 1172]

Duel can you PM me please

[Sweetcorne]

What an amazing build

[duel]

pm send

[RogerNorway]

This is just fantastisk