engine swop

[cerberatony]

i have a 280i and wondered if an engine and box swop to a v8 was easy to do

[voltage_maxx]

Engine and gearbox mounts would be all different I would think. Would be a lot of work.
Considering how affordable these cars are right now, I would think it would be more cost effective and less hassle to sell your V6 and buy a V8.

[cerberatony]

that was my main concern inc propshaft lenght and connectability. things like exhaust wiring and fuel are easier to sort

[voltage_maxx]

cerberatony said:

that was my main concern inc propshaft lenght and connectability. things like exhaust wiring and fuel are easier to sort

Might sound an odd question, but why do you want to go V8? I know why I bought a V8, but why does the V6 not deliver for you?

[Wedg1e]

The usual answer, where the V8 concerned is the Rover unit, is that the chassis rails were widened by TVR to accommodate it. Allegedly some people have managed the swap but the first major hurdle is to get some exhaust manifolds that fit - the first cars used the cast iron Landrover units but they sap power.
If you find an alternative V8 to fit, it'll probably have more power than the Rover engine so the next problem would be in making the car stop...

[voltage_maxx]

Wedg1e said:

The usual answer, where the V8 concerned is the Rover unit, is that the chassis rails were widened by TVR to accommodate it. Allegedly some people have managed the swap but the first major hurdle is to get some exhaust manifolds that fit - the first cars used the cast iron Landrover units but they sap power.
If you find an alternative V8 to fit, it'll probably have more power than the Rover engine so the next problem would be in making the car stop...

Small Block Ford would probably fit, as it's a narrow engine so I understand. Throws up all sorts of other problems though. Finding a gearbox to handle the power, stopping it etc etc.

[cerberatony]

fair enough i will leave well alone.

[racingsnake]

There's a guy on here "Chedder" real name Tony who I used to go drives with, that's done it, (and added a supercharger and nitrous).
You could find him through PH and pm him - sure he would advise as he's a nice bloke.
Tell him Rick told you.

[rev-erend]

Cerb V8 ..