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Number: 4023
From: "negusm"
Date: Fri Nov 28, 2003  10:17 pm
Subject: Re: 85 Coupe Questions

Body:
Re: 85 Coupe Questions



--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block" <cigarsandy@c...>
wrote:
> The car's a COUPE, correct???
>
> Okay, the axle ratio thing was an oversight! ascMcLaren did not
> think to check out the FoMoCo installed gearing, until mid-
production
> build of '85. The 2.73:1 was Std. in the GT with the 3.08:1 as a
no-
> charge option. The 3.08:1 shoulda been included with the D32
build,
> so that ALL cars got it, but it wasn't. This was corrected for
> the '86 build. Furthermore, SOME (I do not know what mandated
it!!)
> but SOME '86's had the 3.73:1 ratio, as does mine. Perhaps,
> again....a No Charge Option ????
> However, the 3.73:1 was NOT (repeat...NOT) available on an '86
Coupe
> with the 5-Speed Manual......only with the Automatic
Transmission. 5-
> Speeds got the 3.23:1. Nobody got the 2.73:1 and 5-speeds got the
> 3.08:1. While most automatics got the 3.23:1. Confused yet?
> Coupes...no 'verts got the B-303. I never heard of an E-303, but
> these cars were so confused, nothing surprises me any longer!
> You can tell if your car has 303 as if it does, it will be lumpy,
> lumpy, lumpy at red lights, and when cold ! It will also
sometimes
> stall about 3 minutes into "Warm-Up" on a cold AM.
>
> S A N D Y
>
>
>
>

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "capri_16t" <capri_50@m...>
wrote:
> > Good to know Sandy. Thank you. I just thought ALL came with
3.08s.
> > Didn't realize it was an option. My 88 ASC has 3.08's, but
didn't
> > realize it was standard at that time and not before. Everyday I
> > find something a little different on the 85s. My 85 also came
with
> > an 85mph speedo. I know I read somewhere that most were suppose
to
> > come with a b-303 cam, but I don't seem to hear the typcial
> duration
> > sound that i am use to hearing when a regular mustang changes
their
> > stock grind to a B-303. My other 86 regular capri 5.0 with an E-
> 303
> > sounds a lot more impressive than whatever this cam is. Is it
> > possible that mine is a regular stock 85 cam or I am expecting
to
> > hear something out of a B-303 that really isn't there.....????
It
> > also amazes me that Ford would have put a B-303 cam in their
since
> > the FORD intake cuts off breathing WAY before their own B-303
likes
> > to operate and a 2.73 gear isn't hardly enough for a B-303....
But
> > I have seen FORD do a lot more crazy things than that.... Give
me
> > some more info SANDY.... :)
> >
> >
> > Jason
> >
> >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block"
<cigarsandy@c...>
> > wrote:
> > > 1985's came with 2.73:1. The higher ratio was then a no-
charge
> > > option, and became standard in the 1986's. (We're talkin'
coupes
> > > here).
> > >
> > > S A N D Y
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "capri_16t" <capri_50@m...>
> > wrote:
> > > > Have an interesting question. I have an 85 Blue/orange
capri.
> > > Door
> > > > sticker denotes axle code is 'M'. I thought 'M' is for
2.73's
> > > > and 'Z' was for 3.08's. Did the 3.08's not get installed in
> the
> > > > rear until later (before the decal was made) or is this one
of
> > > those
> > > > MANY freak mistakes which I happen to have by FORD and/or
> > Mclaren.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Jason
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "negusm" <negusm@y...>
wrote:
> > > > > Sandy's Post #356 kind of describes it. There were no
> > documented
> > > > > options but it seems there were some undocumented ones on
the
> > > last
> > > > > of the '85s.
> > > > >
> > > > > -Mike
> > > > >
> > > > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "negusm" <negusm@y...>
> > wrote:
> > > > > > Yeah, I pulled that out from an old posting. I think
Sandy
> > > > > > clarified that actually some of the later 85's had some
> > options
> > > > > > added.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -Mike
> > > > > >
> > > > > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, John Gemelli
> > <jgemelli@o...>
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > Maybe I misunderstand your chart but I think it's
wrong
> on
> > > the
> > > > > > 85's as my
> > > > > > > Midnight blue coupe has
> > > > > > > Pop up sunroof, Power locks and a Remote hatch release
in
> > the
> > > > > > glovebox.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > John
> > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > From: "negusm" <negusm@y...>
> > > > > > > To: <ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > > Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:56 PM
> > > > > > > Subject: [ASC McLaren ] Re: 85 Coupe Questions
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Well the following I gleaned from all the postings
as I
> > went
> > > > > > > > through...
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Most of it is from sandy and I think it is fairly
> > > accurate.
> > > > It
> > > > > > > > hasn't been cleaned up and may be somewhat
> jumbled...but
> > > > here
> > > > > it
> > > > > > > > is...correct anything if it is wrong...
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Coupe information:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Mercury Capri Coupe GS, tagged with an ASC Mclaren
body
> > tag
> > > > > and a
> > > > > > > > Ford code of D32 to
> > > > > > > > denote special order.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Standard Equipment:
> > > > > > > > These items were Extra in the Mustang GT, but
Standard
> > in
> > > > ALL
> > > > > > Capri
> > > > > > > > RS (GS?) 5.0L cars, and therefore also in all
> > asc/McLaren
> > > > > Coupes,
> > > > > > > > from the Dearborn Assembly Plant.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > 1. Power Windows
> > > > > > > > 2. Light Group
> > > > > > > > 3. Electric Rr. Defroster
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Items standard in the Mustang GT and Capri:
> > > > > > > > 1. Tinted Glass
> > > > > > > > 2. Tilt Steering Wheel
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Options (From Ford) Installed ON LINE at Dearborn on
> OUR
> > > > > COUPES,
> > > > > > > > were:
> > > > > > > > 1985
> > > > > > > > NONE
> > > > > > > > 1986
> > > > > > > > Power Door Locks
> > > > > > > > Remote Hatch Release
> > > > > > > > Air Conditioning (Standard in 1985)
> > > > > > > > Speed Control
> > > > > > > > Pop-Up Sun Roof
> > > > > > > > T-Roof
> > > > > > > > Automatic Transmission
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > All, except the Air Conditioning which was standard
in
> > 1985
> > > > > > > > (optional in 1986) were NOT available on 1985s.
> However,
> > > > very
> > > > > > near
> > > > > > > > the end of production of the 1985's asc/McLaren
> > > > added "Oxford
> > > > > > White"
> > > > > > > > as an alternative color choice to the "Midnight Navy-
> > Blue
> > > > > > Metallic",
> > > > > > > > and at that point, and only on the Oxford White
cars,
> > they
> > > > > > allowed
> > > > > > > > the option of Power Door Locks/Remote Hatch release,
> and
> > > > Speed
> > > > > > > > Control.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > NO 1985s had the Pop-Up Sun Roof, nor the T-Roof,
nor
> > > > Automatic
> > > > > > > > Transmission. 1985s in Oxford White with Pwr. Locks
&
> > > Speed
> > > > > > Control
> > > > > > > > are EXTREMELY rare, and I have only 2 on the
asc/McLaren
> > > > > > > > International Registry, after keeping the Registry
now
> > for
> > > > 16
> > > > > > years!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Of the 1986's, just nine (9) were equipped with the
> > > Automatic
> > > > > > > > Transmission, and the Pop-Up Sun Roof was on around
20
> > > cars,
> > > > > > while
> > > > > > > > the T-Roof was on around 30 cars. Power Locks were
on
> > > around
> > > > 55
> > > > > > > > cars. I have never found an '86 withOUT A/Cond. The
> > rarest
> > > > > combo
> > > > > > > > would have been an '86 in Platinum Silver Metallic
with
> > > > Raven
> > > > > > Black
> > > > > > > > decals/logos/stripes, with a T-Roof, Pwr. Locks,
> > Automatic
> > > > > Trans.
> > > > > > > > However, no such car was built!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Engine Oddities in 1985:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Odd Sized Piston Rings...Normal ones are TRW Metric
Some
> > > > > > > > Ford Mustang 1.5mm.-1.5mm-4mm oil ring
> > > > > > > > Mercury Capri 1/16-1/16-156mm oil ring
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Some parts scribed with a P for PROTOTYPE by hand
> (Valve
> > > > > Guides,
> > > > > > > > Springs, etc).
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Herewith are the actual alterations done to the
MOTOR,
> > > > either
> > > > > by
> > > > > > > > Ford (F)
> > > > > > > > or by asc/McLaren (AM)
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > A) Upgrade Exhaust Header to Stainless Steel
Internal
> > > > Mandrel
> > > > > > Bent
> > > > > > > > Incorporate Exhaust Port Liners Tuned With Lower
> > > Restriction
> > > > > > Exhaust.
> > > > > > > > B) Tuned Muffler To Reduce Back Pressure & Enhance
> > Exhaust
> > > > > Tone.
> > > > > > > > C) Replace Damper Units & Springs To Achieve Better
> > > > Cornering
> > > > > & A
> > > > > > > > Softer
> > > > > > > > Ride than The TRX System.
> > > > > > > > D) Modify Camber Of Vehicle Front & Rear To Maximize
> > > > > Performance
> > > > > > Of
> > > > > > > > Upgraded
> > > > > > > > Tire/Wheel Combination. Requires New Wheel Alignment.
> > > > > > > > E) Increase Suspension Bushing Durometer.
> > > > > > > > F) Revise Power Steering To Give More Feedback
> > Sensitivity
> > > > > > > > G) Change Shift Linkage To Shorten Throw & Give A
> > Tighter
> > > > Feel
> > > > > on
> > > > > > > > 1984 & 1985
> > > > > > > > cars as well 5-Speed Manual 1986 cars.
> > > > > > > > H) Tires: Upgraded To P225x50:15" From P225x60:15"
Hi
> > > > > > Performance To
> > > > > > > > Maximize
> > > > > > > > Handling & Ride Quality & Enhance Lowered Effect Of
> > Vehicle
> > > > > B.F.
> > > > > > > > Goodrich
> > > > > > > > "Comp T/A"
> > > > > > > > I) Replace Valve Springs & Rocker Arms To Increase
> > Usable
> > > > Rev.
> > > > > > Limit
> > > > > > > > to 7,000 R.P.M.
> > > > > > > > J) B-303 Ford MotorSport Hi-Po Cam
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Radios
> > > > > > > > The Speakers in the front were stock Ford
> > > > > > > > The 2 in the hatch were Kenwood.
> > > > > > > > They were housed in a rectangle flat black housing
with
> > the
> > > > > name
> > > > > > > > KENWOOD stamped
> > > > > > > > in the top part of the framework.
> > > > > > > > The stereo in the 1984 & 1985 was by Kenwood.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Ground Effects
> > > > > > > > You do not need a fog light bar. I would think the
> > > > directions
> > > > > > would
> > > > > > > > point out that
> > > > > > > > you need to remove and not reuse a stock fog light
bar
> > in
> > > > > order
> > > > > > to
> > > > > > > > install the
> > > > > > > > airdam. My '85 just had the screws going into some
nut-
> > > serts
> > > > > into
> > > > > > > > the urethane.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Front Nose was originally a GS
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Rear End
> > > > > > > > 3.08:1 Axle Upgrade over 2.73:1
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Light Group" which was an
> > > > > > > > option (order code 934) on the Capri in 1984.
> > > > > > > > The "Light Group" includes:
> > > > > > > > Third-door courtesy light switch
> > > > > > > > Ashtray light (front)
> > > > > > > > Glove box light
> > > > > > > > Dual-beam dome lamp
> > > > > > > > Engine compartment light
> > > > > > > > Headlamps-on warning buzzer
> > > > > > > > Locking fuel filler door w/remote release
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > In 1985 the "Light Group" became standard equipment
and
> > > this
> > > > > > carried
> > > > > > > > through
> > > > > > > > to 1986 as well.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Light Covers
> > > > > > > > They were made by a vacuum
> > > > > > > > formed machine, from clear lexan plastic. They have
2
> > holes
> > > > on
> > > > > > top
> > > > > > > > that small screws go thru, and down into the plastic
> > frame
> > > > of
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > > headlights. On the bottom of them is supposed to be
two
> > > tabs
> > > > of
> > > > > > > > velcro that "hook up" to two receiving tabs of
oppisite
> > > > velcro,
> > > > > > > > stuck
> > > > > > > > to the top of the bumper cover, but out of sight as
> they
> > > are
> > > > > > under
> > > > > > > > the headlamps. If properly installed, they do not
leak.
> > The
> > > > > > > > taillampcovers, on the other hand, do occassionaly
leak
> > > > > moisture.
> > > > > > > > NEVER remove the taillight covers to clean! Changes
of
> > > > > breaking
> > > > > > them
> > > > > > > > in the re-install are like 85% !
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Wheels
> > > > > > > > 225/60 15" wheels and 25.63 total height top to
bottom
> > with
> > > > > tire.
> > > > > > > > <==Help to calc speedo gear.
> > > > > > > > 225/50 15" wheels and 23.90 <===These are the
correct
> > tires.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > -Mike
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block"
> > > > > > <cigarsandy@c...>
> > > > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > > Oh, Also.......
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Springs were designed by McLaren, and were purpose
> > built
> > > > to
> > > > > > spec.
> > > > > > > > > Shocks were by Carerra in Georgia. 50/50 Shocks,
the
> > > OEMs
> > > > > were
> > > > > > > > > either WHITE or GOLD exterior casing. They are
still
> > > > > > available &
> > > > > > > > I
> > > > > > > > > have the part numbers if anyone needs them.
> > > > > > > > > Air Horn by Fila ('Ya the sportswear Mfg'r.)
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, Tom G
> > > > <speedracer815@y...>
> > > > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > I'm curious about the alterations made to the
> > coupes.
> > > > I've
> > > > > > seen
> > > > > > > > > ASC's sales "brochure" and it really doesn't say
> > anything
> > > > > about
> > > > > > > > > performance modifications.
> > > > > > > > > > I understand they were DSO'd with the B303 cam.
Any
> > > > other
> > > > > > engine
> > > > > > > > > changes?
> > > > > > > > > > I also know springs and shocks were different,
but
> > does
> > > > > > anyone
> > > > > > > > know
> > > > > > > > > the actual spring rates?
> > > > > > > > > > As an aside, I'm constantly amazed at the depth
of
> > > > Sandy's
> > > > > > > > > knowledge. Sandy, were you an ASC employee during
> that
> > > > > period?
> > > > > > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > > > > > Tom
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >
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