Westfield V8's

[MikeGoodwin]

Ive always wanted a kit car and I am finally buying a house. I have enough space to keep 4 cars on the drive and possible a very small garage (more like a lean to). I will point out that I am not really mechanically minded but can tinker (dismantling an engine not an option).

Caterhams are too expensive for what is a weekend/evening toy IMO. So I have always had my eye on a Westfield, more recently I am hankering after a V8 so what better excuse than to keep the daily and have a V8 Westfield (most seem to be late-90's rover).

Are they a nuisance to run, or would one be a money pit? Are the late-90's early 2000's models going to be stters?

And are they crap? I dont expect pristine handling, I would be happy if the thing turned out to be a noisy V8 that was interesting to drive, and lets face it they are hardly slow.

Thanks

[MikeGoodwin]

Thanks both. I best check that forum out you mentioned and look for any guides/info. Ive seen a few with larger V8's than the supposed standard Rover 3.9 - I know theres one on the Ph for sale section at the moment with a 4.something...

[MikeGoodwin]

jontysafe said:

Westfield cossie owner here, currently building it to "Westfield 800R" spec a la Certerham 620R

Should be interesting

Should be the first twin scroll Westy if we can engineer a twin scroll manifold that actually fits in the car.

How did you get on with this build in the end?

Still hankering after a V8, so think itll be a seight.