Triumph 2000/2500MK2 V8 options?

[geeman237]

I've always liked the Triumph 200 MK2 range. I now live in the USA and am thinking about a resto-mod project for one of these by dropping in a V8. I'd also like it to be LHD and I know you can pick them up on the continent with factory LHD.

Anyone any knowledge/experience of what V8's have been installed in these cars?

I know there were a few with Stag engines and Rover V8's have been popular swaps too. I am thinking along the lines of something more modern, probably a US V8, maybe with an auto, adding AC (due to where I live) and maybe 250-300hp more for comfortable road trips.