V8 engines

[DKL]

Silly question but 5.0 TVR Griff engine in a Classic?
They didn't make nearly TVRs claims of 340bhp but 300 if you're lucky is still a big jump on 200 in the 4.2s.
Someone must have done it - sounds fun to me!

[eliot]

280-290 from a 500 engine running well is more typical (there are plenty only putting out 250-260) - and I'm not sure that the torque placement would suit a 4x4 either.

[BLUETHUNDER]

Omeone i knew fitted a 5.0 ltr TVR in to a classic. It now lives in a P38

[Noogly]

One Landrover and TVR dealer used to do it as a conversion from new if owners required.
TMS I think, sold them under the name of "Lichfield"

Aparently the dealership owner found that the LSE wasn't quick enough towing a horsebox, so be built the first one for his wife to use towing...

One here:http://www.allsportscars.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=361

Though they've had that one for quite a little while.

Andy

Edited by Noogly on Wednesday 2nd September 13:32

[DKL]

I hadn't realised that's what the Litchfield versions were.
The one in Bristol has been there a while and from CraigWs comments he didn't seem to be very keen to sell it!
Anyone aware of Litchfield LSEs?

[Noogly]

There was at least the one LSE the guy did for his wife. This tells the story I heard, though it isn't the article I remember!

http://www.lrm.co.uk/Archive%20Index/Land%20Rover/...


I remember that supercharged one in Bristol being mentioned on PH, but a long time ago and I think PH has changed since as I can't find any ref to it!

By the way, I don't think they have any connection to the late Lord Litchfield

[DKL]

Comments at the top of the page
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&amp...

[Noogly]

DKL said:

Comments at the top of the page
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&amp...

It was on ebay Sept 07 (same garage, same price) and that was not the first time it came to my attention.

[eliot]

Article said:

The catalogue states the 5.0 as 280 BHP + 340 IBFT The 4.5L is stated as achieving 0-60 in 7.1 sec and the top speed of 120+ however the 5.0 is stated as being quicker but this vehicle is super charged giving a BHP 360 BHP. The performance is absolutely terrifying!

I'm running a turbo charged 5.7 chevy in my Dakar (RR Classic), with close to 400bhp and even more torque. 0-60 is estimated in mid 5's (matches a V8 Jag XJR, leaves a MG ZT V8 for dust).