What Does Your 3.9 / 4.0 litre Wedge Make?
Discussion
Chimpafrolic said:
Ok Wedgies,
From what I have read I think an RV8 of this capacity has the potential to deliver 270hp at the crank, but it will need decent gas flowed heads and other induction mods to do so.
John Eales has a comprehensive 3.9/40 package, that is invariably dyno'ed above 270 at the flywheel.From what I have read I think an RV8 of this capacity has the potential to deliver 270hp at the crank, but it will need decent gas flowed heads and other induction mods to do so.
It is expensive but effective.
P8
Jonny weggie]On the rolling road last Wedge Fest 2010 [390SE said:
and produced 255 bhp. Fitted a with Megasquirt
jonny.
So (cheaters aside) Jonny weggie is leading the way with his MegaSkirt special at 255.jonny.
That's a very healthy 4.0 litre RV8 you have there Jonny.
But what fuel is she drinking?
If she's on the rusty nails that's worth an extra 8hp and gives you a disqualification.
But I expect knowing my thrifty kilt wearing mates it's sipping red diesel and also giving 37.4 mpg.
Come on the Jocks!!!!!
adam quantrill said:
My puny 4.0l wedge kicks out about 320bhp and around 300 torques.
How many times Wedgies, NO BLOW JOBS.This is a normally aspirated 4.0 litre post..... period.
Good figures though Adam, and he dances like John Travolta
Well John Travolta on acid... on an ice rink..... with a newly fitted artificial hip
Only kiddin Adam, it's just Chimp talk mate... loved your moves @ BBWF.
AlanW said:
Just sold a 420 - J E eng build sheet stated 293bhp @ 6500 rpm
That 420 was defo faster than all my three chims including the 500HC.
Not willy waving, the new owner has all the documentation
That 420 was defo faster than all my three chims including the 500HC.
Not willy waving, the new owner has all the documentation
... 
P.S. My old 400SE made 251bhp with a revvy cam & big valve heads. Standard plenum.
Its not got a wedge body around it but a standard 4.0l apart from a decat y piece
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I have had it a couple of years and put it on the rollers as the indy who looks after it was very positive about how well it went. I thought that this was something he might say to take the sting out of some of the bills, but the bloke at the RR was complimentary about it as well.
Have added a smooth bore induction thing and sorted a small ht problem. Must take it back down to the rolling road
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I have had it a couple of years and put it on the rollers as the indy who looks after it was very positive about how well it went. I thought that this was something he might say to take the sting out of some of the bills, but the bloke at the RR was complimentary about it as well.
Have added a smooth bore induction thing and sorted a small ht problem. Must take it back down to the rolling road
AlanW said:
Just sold a 420 - J E eng build sheet stated 293bhp @ 6500 rpm
That 420 was defo faster than all my three chims including the 500HC.
Not willy waving, the new owner has all the documentation
Alan, honestly, I ask you????????????????That 420 was defo faster than all my three chims including the 500HC.
Not willy waving, the new owner has all the documentation
When did 4.2 litres become 4 ?
But lets face it thats a monster figure for an RV8.
If 4.2 = 293 that's 70hp per litre & would indicate 280hp is possible with a 4.0 litre.
Problem is it aint a 4.0 litre mate, its a 4.2!
Disqualified
PS: Willy waving is what this post is all about, so come on Wedgies get your thang out!
So far it's the Haggis munchers in the lead with a 255 incher
Edited by Chimpafrolic on Wednesday 7th September 22:52
TV8 said:
Its not got a wedge body around it but a standard 4.0l apart from a decat y piece
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I have had it a couple of years and put it on the rollers as the indy who looks after it was very positive about how well it went. I thought that this was something he might say to take the sting out of some of the bills, but the bloke at the RR was complimentary about it as well.
Have added a smooth bore induction thing and sorted a small ht problem. Must take it back down to the rolling road
Disqualified http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I have had it a couple of years and put it on the rollers as the indy who looks after it was very positive about how well it went. I thought that this was something he might say to take the sting out of some of the bills, but the bloke at the RR was complimentary about it as well.
Have added a smooth bore induction thing and sorted a small ht problem. Must take it back down to the rolling road
You are not a Wedge my friend.
Fear not my fellow Chimpster.
Chimps will be canvased in another post over in the cage.
Let the Wedgies show their cards first.
Chimpafrolic said:
Alan, honestly, I ask you????????????????
When did 4.2 litres become 4 ?
But lets face it thats a monster figure for an RV8.
If 4.2 = 293 that's 70hp per litre & would indicate 280hp is possible with a 4.0 litre.
Problem is it aint a 4.0 litre mate, its a 4.2!
Disqualified
PS: Willy waving is what this post is all about, so come on Wedgies get your thang out!
So far it's the Haggis munchers in the lead with a 255 incher
To be fair, it's actually a 4.4 When did 4.2 litres become 4 ?
But lets face it thats a monster figure for an RV8.
If 4.2 = 293 that's 70hp per litre & would indicate 280hp is possible with a 4.0 litre.
Problem is it aint a 4.0 litre mate, its a 4.2!
Disqualified
PS: Willy waving is what this post is all about, so come on Wedgies get your thang out!
So far it's the Haggis munchers in the lead with a 255 incher
Edited by Chimpafrolic on Wednesday 7th September 22:52
...& belongs to me now. 
..see pic above.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDaHlJyBBZU
pwd95 said:
Chimpafrolic said:
Alan, honestly, I ask you????????????????
When did 4.2 litres become 4 ?
But lets face it thats a monster figure for an RV8.
If 4.2 = 293 that's 70hp per litre & would indicate 280hp is possible with a 4.0 litre.
Problem is it aint a 4.0 litre mate, its a 4.2!
Disqualified
PS: Willy waving is what this post is all about, so come on Wedgies get your thang out!
So far it's the Haggis munchers in the lead with a 255 incher
To be fair, it's actually a 4.4 When did 4.2 litres become 4 ?
But lets face it thats a monster figure for an RV8.
If 4.2 = 293 that's 70hp per litre & would indicate 280hp is possible with a 4.0 litre.
Problem is it aint a 4.0 litre mate, its a 4.2!
Disqualified
PS: Willy waving is what this post is all about, so come on Wedgies get your thang out!
So far it's the Haggis munchers in the lead with a 255 incher
Edited by Chimpafrolic on Wednesday 7th September 22:52
...& belongs to me now. ..see pic above.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDaHlJyBBZU
Chimpafrolic said:
So the Jocks are still holding the 4.0 litre cup at 255.
Any advance on 255?
And please, for the love of god, no more cheating Wedgies
Original 390 engine except for the Mega and runs on 97 oct.Any advance on 255?
And please, for the love of god, no more cheating Wedgies
Cheers from the haggis munching, Rusty drinking jock.
Loud and Proud.
Edited by Jonny weggie on Thursday 8th September 10:19
Chimpafrolic said:
OK Wedgies, first off I have to say you have been (mostly) very honest & fair.
Cheddar has tried to sneak his heavy breathing supercharged monster in under the radar but I shot his whistling dairylea arsh out of the sky.
So far we have a 245bhp @ flywheel on Morrisons 95 RON fuel which to be fair is not too shabby from B@man.
But the engine is ex Chimp pre-serp, not sure how that makes you Wedgies feel?
It sure as hell makes me laugh like a drain
I am genuinely surprised actually, I'm sure there must me a 4.0 litre Wedge out there somewhere with over 245?
But so far it's not looking too good for the Wedgies
Come on boys is a Wedge with a hairdressers engine the best you got?
Hang on title says 3.9 / 4.0 L wedge, not 3.9 / 4.0 Wedge ENGINE ??Cheddar has tried to sneak his heavy breathing supercharged monster in under the radar but I shot his whistling dairylea arsh out of the sky.
So far we have a 245bhp @ flywheel on Morrisons 95 RON fuel which to be fair is not too shabby from B@man.
But the engine is ex Chimp pre-serp, not sure how that makes you Wedgies feel?
It sure as hell makes me laugh like a drain
I am genuinely surprised actually, I'm sure there must me a 4.0 litre Wedge out there somewhere with over 245?
But so far it's not looking too good for the Wedgies
Come on boys is a Wedge with a hairdressers engine the best you got?
Off T' feed me whippet and then have t' pint of decent beer....
Chimpafrolic said:
So (cheaters aside) Jonny weggie is leading the way with his MegaSkirt special at 255.
That's a very healthy 4.0 litre RV8 you have there Jonny.
But what fuel is she drinking?
If she's on the rusty nails that's worth an extra 8hp and gives you a disqualification.
But I expect knowing my thrifty kilt wearing mates it's sipping red diesel and also giving 37.4 mpg.
Come on the Jocks!!!!!
That made me chuckle lol That's a very healthy 4.0 litre RV8 you have there Jonny.
But what fuel is she drinking?
If she's on the rusty nails that's worth an extra 8hp and gives you a disqualification.
But I expect knowing my thrifty kilt wearing mates it's sipping red diesel and also giving 37.4 mpg.
Come on the Jocks!!!!!
[quote=taz turbo]Off topic,
My 2.8 wedge has a miserly 262 at the flywheel, but has fantastic torque, with a great curve (well more of a line really).
Chris.
[/quote]
Disqualified
Wrong engine, wrong capacity, & a Turbo! (Bloody great figures though)
Whats next? A Cerbera 4.5 AJP with 440?
Once again, this post is for NA 4.0 litre Rover V8's only please, however Megasquirt & mapped sparks are permitted.
Are we all done at 255?
One last chance before I move the topic over to the cage to see what the best 4.0 litre Chimp is shuvin out.
Come on, Wedge pride is at stake here!
bo]Off topic,My 2.8 wedge has a miserly 262 at the flywheel, but has fantastic torque, with a great curve (well more of a line really).
Chris.
[/quote]
Disqualified
Wrong engine, wrong capacity, & a Turbo! (Bloody great figures though
)Whats next? A Cerbera 4.5 AJP with 440?
Once again, this post is for NA 4.0 litre Rover V8's only please, however Megasquirt & mapped sparks are permitted.
Are we all done at 255?
One last chance before I move the topic over to the cage to see what the best 4.0 litre Chimp is shuvin out.
Come on, Wedge pride is at stake here!
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