Buying a 25-30k early 4.3 V8V and buying & GMR supercharger
Discussion
Went to the Topcats Racing open today and was looking at two cars that have been converted and talking to the guys.
Dangerous man maths started to kick in on the way back from work.
I’ve never really considered the 4.3 “enough” but I do like the pure looks of the original and the fact is had a 6speed manual with good weight distribution.
Has anyone gone for a gmr upgrade? £15k apparently...
Something like a 60k mile V8V for 25-30k and then 15k on top, plus other maintenance parts. Apparently it must have a twin plate clutch upgrade.
A used Aston and a bolt on supercharger- what could possibly go wrong!!!?
Dangerous man maths started to kick in on the way back from work.
I’ve never really considered the 4.3 “enough” but I do like the pure looks of the original and the fact is had a 6speed manual with good weight distribution.
Has anyone gone for a gmr upgrade? £15k apparently...
Something like a 60k mile V8V for 25-30k and then 15k on top, plus other maintenance parts. Apparently it must have a twin plate clutch upgrade.
A used Aston and a bolt on supercharger- what could possibly go wrong!!!?
Edited by urquattroGus on Saturday 20th October 16:35
I didn’t realise that early V12 van stages were as low as 65k, that has certainly turned my head. If I could afford one then I’d have one in a heartbeat.
Following on from the logic above then, all I need to do is wait for someone to advertise their supercharged V8 and snap it up for the bargain price of £20K..... Or not?
I don’t mind brake and suspension upgrades following on.
It seems that there is a stigma about the conversion?
I’m not completely convinced in spending thousands with Bamford Rose for an Extra 20bhp to be honest.
I’ve been there and done that with a full Larini system on a Maserati.
My main concern initially was that there is no charge cooler to cool the intake, just water Injection, but in fairness water injection is quite proven and I would imagine that it suits the packageing constraints of the car.
Following on from the logic above then, all I need to do is wait for someone to advertise their supercharged V8 and snap it up for the bargain price of £20K..... Or not?
I don’t mind brake and suspension upgrades following on.
It seems that there is a stigma about the conversion?
I’m not completely convinced in spending thousands with Bamford Rose for an Extra 20bhp to be honest.
I’ve been there and done that with a full Larini system on a Maserati.
My main concern initially was that there is no charge cooler to cool the intake, just water Injection, but in fairness water injection is quite proven and I would imagine that it suits the packageing constraints of the car.
The 3200 is twin turbo with cast iron log type manifolds, so there aren't really any tubular options, but the sports cats bolted directly onto the turbo flange.
I think to sum it up I would love a V12V, maybe I can dream and save for one.
That and the general hostility of people to the supercharging idea from others seems that it's a dead duck.
Anything short of that seems to dull for me and not quite special enough - but then I haven't even driven one so what can I say.
I'm looking for something that feels really special but with a hard edge to it and or old school feel.
The truth is I'm spoilt with daily driving the Guilia Quad, which is pretty special for a saloon.
I'm a little skeptical about 50bhp extra on the 4.3 from just a full exhaust system and remap, impressive if that is genuinely the case.
I'd imagine that it would still feel somewhat torque light despite the peak power increase.
I think to sum it up I would love a V12V, maybe I can dream and save for one.
That and the general hostility of people to the supercharging idea from others seems that it's a dead duck.
Anything short of that seems to dull for me and not quite special enough - but then I haven't even driven one so what can I say.
I'm looking for something that feels really special but with a hard edge to it and or old school feel.
The truth is I'm spoilt with daily driving the Guilia Quad, which is pretty special for a saloon.
I'm a little skeptical about 50bhp extra on the 4.3 from just a full exhaust system and remap, impressive if that is genuinely the case.
I'd imagine that it would still feel somewhat torque light despite the peak power increase.
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