Aston Martin advice from Bamford Rose independent specialist

Aston Martin advice from Bamford Rose independent specialist

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pauls7

16 posts

112 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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Hi all,

My name is Paul and have recently joined Piston Heads.
I have been looking for a V8V Coupe for a while and have at last found what I think is a very nice example. Having read a lot of posts and had conversations with other V8V owners regarding the problems some owners have had with ASM1 clutches, I am a little concerned about the car I would like to purchase. It is a 2010 4.7L with 26000 miles on the clock, could this become an issue in another 5000 miles. Are there any clues that might give an insight to the condition of the clutch.
The V8V is being sold by a main dealership and will come with a 1 year Aston warranty, however not sure that a worn out clutch would be covered.
Would appreciate any advice on the matter.

Cheers Paul

mikey k

13,011 posts

215 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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On an ASM1 car any dealer with AMDS can give you a figure for wear on the clutch
How long it will last is down to drivers style.

rmrmd1956

46 posts

192 months

Thursday 27th November 2014
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JohnG1 said:
Ford USA have a 5.0 litre V8 in the new Mustang. It has four overhead cams, variable valve timing and lift, all aluminium construction, fly-by-wire throttle.
http://m.americanmuscle.com/coyote-crate-engine.ht...

For $6k seems like a bargain.

Any relation to the AM 4.3 and 4.7 blocks?
AM bore spacing 98mm, new Ford(and Jaguar) 5.0 L has 100mm bore spacing so they are not interchangable..
You can't bore out the AM block to 92.5 ( thinner liners ) without risking failure from too thin a cylinder wall
especially in high horsepower applications imho

mikey k

13,011 posts

215 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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rmrmd1956 said:
JohnG1 said:
Ford USA have a 5.0 litre V8 in the new Mustang. It has four overhead cams, variable valve timing and lift, all aluminium construction, fly-by-wire throttle.
http://m.americanmuscle.com/coyote-crate-engine.ht...

For $6k seems like a bargain.

Any relation to the AM 4.3 and 4.7 blocks?
AM bore spacing 98mm, new Ford(and Jaguar) 5.0 L has 100mm bore spacing so they are not interchangable..
You can't bore out the AM block to 92.5 ( thinner liners ) without risking failure from too thin a cylinder wall
especially in high horsepower applications imho
No direct relation and very different

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...


Dewi 1

285 posts

121 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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Whilst on the subject of V8 blocks, I understand that Aston Martin Racing build their 4.7 engines, by starting with a 4.3 block.

If this is so, I presume that there must be a significant difference, between the 4.3 and 4.7 blocks.

Can anyone explain the background to this?


mikey k

13,011 posts

215 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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Dewi 1 said:
Whilst on the subject of V8 blocks, I understand that Aston Martin Racing build their 4.7 engines, by starting with a 4.3 block.

If this is so, I presume that there must be a significant difference, between the 4.3 and 4.7 blocks.

Can anyone explain the background to this?

Might be better to post it on here as Mike is already talking about the internals of AM5 engines on there?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

With these feet

5,728 posts

214 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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Dewi 1 said:
Whilst on the subject of V8 blocks, I understand that Aston Martin Racing build their 4.7 engines, by starting with a 4.3 block.

If this is so, I presume that there must be a significant difference, between the 4.3 and 4.7 blocks.

Can anyone explain the background to this?

Certainly not in the GT4 cars, they are based on the production engine. Not sure of the GTE cars though I will ask next time I'm on the phone to them, I doubt it as production switched to the 4.7 quite a few years ago and would doubt there is any stock left. Saying that it maybe that they start with an unbored block, I'm not aware whether the regs require standard liners.

5leeper

4 posts

123 months

Wednesday 31st December 2014
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Mike
Info required which I've mailed you about a number times.
any chance of getting back to me??

v8maniac

44 posts

117 months

Tuesday 27th January 2015
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Hello,

I am new to the forum and this is my first reply to this fantastic thread. I did read the introduction Mike has given at the beginning and asking myself if there is an easy adoption of the 4.3l engine performance kit for a 4.7l engine. I own a 2012 V8 Vantage LE (last pre-facelift model) and would like to take advantage from the better air intake and high octane fuel. Just to add 20bhp would be great as a starting point before thinking about other mods.

I live in Germany which has a nationwide coverage with 102/104 octane fuel (e.g. BP, Shell, Agip, amongst other). I know the 20bhp will only materialize in higher revs. Having no general speed limit will allow me to drive the v8 in sixth gear.

I did search the forum but could not find any other thread regarding this topic. If I am wrong here please advice.

Thanks, Matt


JohnG1

3,462 posts

204 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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Any idea why the Vulcan has a different size engine to the 1-77?

Seems odd to have gone through all the trouble to take the V12 to 7.3litres and then back off. Was there a problem with the 7.3?

Bincenzo

2,606 posts

178 months

Friday 13th March 2015
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Evening all. I have just posted this up on another thread, but that will of course disappear as time goes on so I thought it important that this be recorded on the BR sticky for those who may be interested in utilising the boys at Halford.

For clarity, I have a 4.3 V8V, early version MY2006. I was fortunate enough to be in the position to undertake the BR exhaust upgrade, which frankly transformed the car and made it into the car I had wanted it to be. This was some 18 months ago. A by product of the increased power and torque is a vastly different noise, which was a major change from the OE exhaust system. I found the sound of the new exhaust intoxicating as it was akin to a real raspy, mechanical, metallic muscle car burble. Initially I loved it, but over a period of time, it was just a little too much but having had the remote valve switch fitted, I could always opt for stealth mode. That is the polar opposite, almost a whisper in comparison and left me needing the noise back. I spoke to Mike, and he informed me that as part of the upgrade, the sound is an integral part and is able to be tailored to the customers requirement and taste. People are different, and this is an important point to make. Mike invited me to come in and discuss. He briefed me on the option of having a modified intermediate section fitted, which would drop the overall dB by a notch, and alter the sound from the previous rasp to a more refined, graduated howl. The job was done whilst I was there and took about 90 minutes. During this time, I was free to watch the process and ask as many questions as I wanted to. Once the x pipe was fitted, Mike was keen for me to take the car for a test drive as he wanted my honest feedback. I was staggered at the difference, for what was a relatively small mechanical change. It was just what I wanted, and suited my requirements to a T.

The main thrust of this post is to inform those that are considering the performance upgrade, but may not even have considered the by product of noise. The engineering and technical expertise at BR is well documented, and I have been on the receiving end of it on many occasions. What is less well known, is the commitment to customer satisfaction. The couple of hours work, swapping the intermediate pipe, talking me through the technical detail and test driving the car, cost me nothing, not a penny. Mike was insistent that this is merely a continuation of the upgrade and comes at no additional cost. This is why I have my car looked after by Mike, Adrian and the team at Bamford Rose.

bentley01

1,002 posts

135 months

Sunday 15th March 2015
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I have to agree with Bins. I posted that I love the sound of my car with the upgrades but also found at higher revs the sound was quite loud. Mike sent me an email offering to fit the new section with no charge to me at all. Fantastic service throughout all of my dealings with them and I will when I am down their way get the section fitted.

GTDB7

958 posts

167 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Want me to take it down for you? :-)

I'm off to AM HQ in June.


steveatesh

4,893 posts

163 months

Monday 13th April 2015
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BR, sorry to resort to you for this but I've had no success from the main forum - I'm hoping you can tell me the location of the Park Assist Module (or PDC module) on a MY2010 Vantage V8 please?

I'm getting the three second beep and flashing button when I put it into reverse, I'm assuming it's the module as it didn't do that when I had a faulty sensor.

I want to get the part number so I can try and source one online and replace it, any advice appreciated thanks.

Steve

BamfordMike

1,192 posts

156 months

Monday 13th April 2015
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steveatesh said:
BR, sorry to resort to you for this but I've had no success from the main forum - I'm hoping you can tell me the location of the Park Assist Module (or PDC module) on a MY2010 Vantage V8 please?

I'm getting the three second beep and flashing button when I put it into reverse, I'm assuming it's the module as it didn't do that when I had a faulty sensor.

I want to get the part number so I can try and source one online and replace it, any advice appreciated thanks.

Steve
hi.

from memory is in centre console / arm rest section

cost from dealer is 102.10 and part number is 9g43-37-11061

same module from 2009 onward

a hook up to diag kit will tell if module has failed

hope this helps

steveatesh

4,893 posts

163 months

Monday 13th April 2015
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BamfordMike said:
hi.

from memory is in centre console / arm rest section

cost from dealer is 102.10 and part number is 9g43-37-11061

same module from 2009 onward

a hook up to diag kit will tell if module has failed

hope this helps
Thanks Mike, I'll have another look there smile

zepe

78 posts

181 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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Hi guys,
Got Grant's book and just curious on how the AM09 engine responds to BR headers/cam/cat combo vs. the AM04 engine given higher compression and different heads? Also what is the difference between the "pinnacle" package and regular booty offered by BR?
Thx
Louie

5leeper

4 posts

123 months

Tuesday 21st April 2015
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Mike,
4 months on and still needs sorting.
I've responded to an e-mail address you contacted me on but still waiting

tonyhall38

4,194 posts

215 months

Tuesday 21st April 2015
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JohnG1

3,462 posts

204 months

Wednesday 22nd April 2015
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tonyhall38 said:
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oh dear...