TVR Chimaera Engine - Help!

[China100]

Hi All,

I have just purchased a 400 Chim as a bit of a restoration.

A complete car however the bottom of the engine is missing (block and sump)

I have the heads etc and in great condition. is it better to buy an entire complete 400 engine? or build from the bottom?

its a 95 model, would a 4.5 engine drop in quite fuss free?

this is my first TVR and new to the club - but already loving life!

any ideas would be great!

Regards,

Dave

[China100]

Hi all

thanks for your comments,

I did give TVR Power a go in Coventry, but I will try V8 developments if they are good,

Im not sure, I was going to put back to standard - but if getting an entire engine - im thinking of the 4.5?

[China100]

no - its genuinely Dave

[China100]

Hi guys

All great comments- many thanks.

Two things - I'd be keen to hear your 4l upgrades.

Also, I have two Bilstein shocks, but I'm not sure if they are for the front or rear. How could I tell?

Ultimately I need to buy two others once I know if they are front or rear.