Pre serp versus serpantine belt engines
Discussion
jojackson4 said:
Bassfiend229hp said:
Can't add much to your question but we're generally a friendly bunch here - we might b
h and moan at each other a bit but we're like Jack and Vera Duckworth and all love each other really ...
(Yup - even Daz ...
)
Phil
And a bit smuttyh and moan at each other a bit but we're like Jack and Vera Duckworth and all love each other really ...(Yup - even Daz ...
)Phil
he can now make an informed decision on what's best.
I've got one of these;
http://www.johnealesroverv8.co.uk/3.html
It solves the pre-serpantine oil pump issues & as a by product now have a remote oil filter which makes changing it a doddle.
http://www.johnealesroverv8.co.uk/3.html
It solves the pre-serpantine oil pump issues & as a by product now have a remote oil filter which makes changing it a doddle.
Leckypete said:
Are there anything major between the 2 regarding reliability, ease of maintenance, reliability?
Chimp on gas kindly let me know latter has more efficient oil pump.
New to TVR, looking for my 1st so please dont be too harsh.
I honestly wouldn't worry too much. Serp belts are there so you only have one belt driving the accessories, rather than lots of belts.Chimp on gas kindly let me know latter has more efficient oil pump.
New to TVR, looking for my 1st so please dont be too harsh.
They do have an improved oil pump setup, but if a vee belt engine is running fine, then there is no probs.
griffdude said:
I've got one of these;
http://www.johnealesroverv8.co.uk/3.html
It solves the pre-serpantine oil pump issues & as a by product now have a remote oil filter which makes changing it a doddle.
That intake manifold is pure porn! http://www.johnealesroverv8.co.uk/3.html
It solves the pre-serpantine oil pump issues & as a by product now have a remote oil filter which makes changing it a doddle.
I've heard (don't take my word for it!) that pre-serp is a + 15hp. I have a 4.0 pre-serp with performance cam which has seen off 4.5s... but that's no scientific proof by any measure!
I personally can't think why it'd be more powerful. I can say from experience though that a pre-serp likes to shunt below 2500 rpm. So if you take that route, in town expect a bit of "c'mon let me go!".
With these cars 60 mph on a fast road is very much a jog!
I personally can't think why it'd be more powerful. I can say from experience though that a pre-serp likes to shunt below 2500 rpm. So if you take that route, in town expect a bit of "c'mon let me go!".
With these cars 60 mph on a fast road is very much a jog!
AlexHillTVR said:
I've heard (don't take my word for it!) that pre-serp is a + 15hp. I have a 4.0 pre-serp with performance cam which has seen off 4.5s... but that's no scientific proof by any measure!
I personally can't think why it'd be more powerful. I can say from experience though that a pre-serp likes to shunt below 2500 rpm. So if you take that route, in town expect a bit of "c'mon let me go!".
With these cars 60 mph on a fast road is very much a jog!
The shunting occurs on every other car... Pre serps, serps, old/new 400-500...I personally can't think why it'd be more powerful. I can say from experience though that a pre-serp likes to shunt below 2500 rpm. So if you take that route, in town expect a bit of "c'mon let me go!".
With these cars 60 mph on a fast road is very much a jog!
AlexHillTVR said:
I've heard (don't take my word for it!) that pre-serp is a + 15hp. I have a 4.0 pre-serp with performance cam which has seen off 4.5s... but that's no scientific proof by any measure!
I personally can't think why it'd be more powerful. I can say from experience though that a pre-serp likes to shunt below 2500 rpm. So if you take that route, in town expect a bit of "c'mon let me go!".
With these cars 60 mph on a fast road is very much a jog!
The shunting occurs on every other car... Pre serps, serps, old/new 400-500...I personally can't think why it'd be more powerful. I can say from experience though that a pre-serp likes to shunt below 2500 rpm. So if you take that route, in town expect a bit of "c'mon let me go!".
With these cars 60 mph on a fast road is very much a jog!
The other thing to remember is its not just the engine that is different with the serp cars. Baring odd crossover cars the serp cars have
Serpentine engine
T 5 gear box
Btr diff
Different interior
Later body with better cooling
Later chassis
Bigger brakes..
I prefer the looks of the serp car
Serpentine engine
T 5 gear box
Btr diff
Different interior
Later body with better cooling
Later chassis
Bigger brakes..
I prefer the looks of the serp car
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