Rover V8 in a Cerb?
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Think you will find a small block ford V8 (289, 302 352 etc) is narrower than a Rover V8.
Click on link and see chart at bottom of page.
http://britishv8.org/swaps/motors.htm
Click on link and see chart at bottom of page.
http://britishv8.org/swaps/motors.htm
Phill,
That's exactly the sort of thing i'm after - either to buy or to have any information you can provide me with about the conversion.
Would be especially interested in wiring information and any pictures of any part of the conversion that you may have.
[cheeky]
Perhaps i could even see the car at some point?
[/cheeky]
VS
That's exactly the sort of thing i'm after - either to buy or to have any information you can provide me with about the conversion.
Would be especially interested in wiring information and any pictures of any part of the conversion that you may have.
[cheeky]
Perhaps i could even see the car at some point?
[/cheeky]
VS
nano2nd said:The car is on Phil's website, and is for sale.
yeah come on phil let have more details and pics...
The car is off the road having the air con pump and PAS pump re-sited at the moment but if anyone wants to see it, mail me and I'll let you know when its ready.
The conversion involves cutting and moving some chassis crossmembers due to increased length of the Rover engine. New engine mountings are also fabricated and welded in. Obviously this work has to be accurate and carried out to a very high standard using high quality materials. Once the engine is in, the exhaust manifolds and system are fabicated and fitted as well as various brackets for the ancillaries. Engine management used is dependant on power outputs.
This car uses the standard gearbox but automatics could be fitted!
We have patterns for all this work if anyone else wants one built.
>> Edited by Phillip Reygate on Tuesday 29th June 13:56
The conversion involves cutting and moving some chassis crossmembers due to increased length of the Rover engine. New engine mountings are also fabricated and welded in. Obviously this work has to be accurate and carried out to a very high standard using high quality materials. Once the engine is in, the exhaust manifolds and system are fabicated and fitted as well as various brackets for the ancillaries. Engine management used is dependant on power outputs.
This car uses the standard gearbox but automatics could be fitted!
We have patterns for all this work if anyone else wants one built.
>> Edited by Phillip Reygate on Tuesday 29th June 13:56
Whilst I can see the logic and reason behind doing this, surely it devalues the Cerb?
I'm sure it's a VERY professional job of conversion but whilst you can still get a Sp6/AJP Cerb brand new I question the market for it. Perversely the RV8 is the discontinued engine (Yes, I know, shedloads of spares and tuning opportunities) but personally it would put me off.
Why do I get images of old Perkins diesel engines in Jags?
I'm sure it's a VERY professional job of conversion but whilst you can still get a Sp6/AJP Cerb brand new I question the market for it. Perversely the RV8 is the discontinued engine (Yes, I know, shedloads of spares and tuning opportunities) but personally it would put me off.
Why do I get images of old Perkins diesel engines in Jags?
Other than reduced running costs, what benefits are there in surplanting the AJP in favour of the RV8?
IMHO it is the AJP8 that gives the Cerb the majority of it's individual character. I certainly wouldn't look at a Cerb with a RV8 engine and can imagine it being a devil to sell on.
Am I missing something obvious?
IMHO it is the AJP8 that gives the Cerb the majority of it's individual character. I certainly wouldn't look at a Cerb with a RV8 engine and can imagine it being a devil to sell on.
Am I missing something obvious?
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