Rebuild required - 4.0L or 4.3L?

[Niftynoo]

Trying to decide between the standard rebuild or 4.3 upgrade and would really appreciate a test drive in a 4.3 to assess the difference. Has anyone got a 4.3 within 40-50 miles of Brighton who would be willing to offer me a short test drive - happy to arrange a one off insurance (and a pint) if necessary.
Thanks guys, Roger

[Niftynoo]

m4tti said:

With your location I'd go to Racing Green and try out the FFF Tuscan demonstrator before you decide on anything.

Hi again Matt,

Good idea but reckon that's possibly a more expensive option, although I admit I don't know what the exact cost is and thought the FFF only fixed the head? Certainly worth a call.

[Niftynoo]

Griffithy said:

Hi Roger,
we are two in the same position as you over here.
Please let us know about your experiences and what you find out.
Sadly a recently requested test drive for the Powers 4.5 did not work out for us.
Best regards, Griffithy

Hi Griffithy,

Will keep you posted!
Roger

[Niftynoo]

Thanks for the offer Zippee, but I think Wiltshire's a little too far away so I won't be going.
Moving towards the standard rebuild now anyway as I seem to have acquired a slight transmission whine as well which will no doubt inflate the overall costs!

[Niftynoo]

Thanks for the kind offer Gary, a friend of mine actually has a 4.5 which I have driven, although he is still within his limited rev range at the moment. I certainly can't justify that expense having probably spent a bit too much on the car in the first place - rose coloured glasses and all that.
The 4.3 would be the optimum and I just wanted to assess how much quicker it feels over and above the standard lump. Thanks again, Roger