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I am thinking that me being me I am going to want to put a V8 in this van at some point (maybe this winter)
Anyone know of a good source in the UK, I am thinking small block ford, Preferably long block/complete and with an autobox.
Either that or talk me into using a Rover.
The current engine is great, 2.0l inline 4, very low miles (12k) and runs sweet but it does lack power somewhat and is geared very low, anything over 50 mph and it really gulps the fuel.
It would be nice to be able to much miles at 70-80mph all day long without revving the nuts off it and I cant help thinking that touring in the van would be ten times better with a V8 soundtrack.
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1985 Bedford CF2 camper 1991 Volvo 240 Turbo |
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May 14, 2009 10:02:40 GMT
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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May 14, 2009 10:08:05 GMT
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Pro-Rover: my old Victor had a 3.9, carb, headers, cam and mild bit of porting and ran 14.1 on weeny wheels and 3:54.
Would pootle 10-15mph in 5th and roll on from there. 20mpg at mix of dire London traffic-crawl and 90 cruise.
Dirt cheap to buy (mate bought an OK 3.5 and box for £70). Cheap to tune to a basic level, but costly to try and extract major power. 320lbs vs SBF 460. And the trans will be lighter too.
Read of a car on the NSRA that went slower when the Rover was removed in favour of an SBF.
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'66 Amazon <-> '94 LS400 <-> '86 Suzuki 1135 EFE
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May 14, 2009 10:14:56 GMT
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iv got a 4.6 ford v8 sat here, don't know anything about it other than it turns over and has loads of compression   |
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May 14, 2009 11:21:04 GMT
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those OHC V8s are massive though LOL. The cam carriers make them very wide. I know a lad trying to get one into a Capri.
You can get V8 engines off eBay, this forum, NSRA, variouos yank forums sometimes have breakers, Real Steel, local banger racers, specialist yank breakers like Oldcott Motors in Staffs, Eurodragster, Rod&classicMart, etc.
A lot of people diss the old Rover V8 but its a good little engine and does the job nice. Ignore the "internet experts" who tell you they are bigger than a big block chevy and weigh 3 tons etc.
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Last Edit: May 14, 2009 11:22:46 GMT by akku
1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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May 14, 2009 11:31:15 GMT
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i'll go along with all of that - its a monster great big thing  i had a rv8 in my mk1 capri for years, then thought it'd be better with an american v8 so fitted a 4v 351 cleveland and 4 sp top loader worst thing i ever did, it didnt handle, it would wheel spin in 4th in the dry and in the wet it was just stupidly dodgy - lost interest and broke it up for spares soon after  cant go far wrong with a rover  |
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May 14, 2009 11:31:59 GMT
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what about a Toyota Soarer 4.0 V8 or LS400 etc, or is 280bhp more than you were looking for? oh they all come with autos aswell
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Nissan Laurel SOLD BMW E34 Diesel SOLD Toyota Soarer 4.0 V8 SOLD Audi A4 1995 TDI SOLD Peugeot 205 1.9 TD SOLD Lexus IS300 SC |
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Mr S
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10-4 Good buddy.
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May 14, 2009 12:29:53 GMT
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Mercedes M117 5.0 or 5.6 - the 5.0 has 260ish bhp, the 5.6 has 300... I'm selling a 5.0 if you can find my ad on the 'parts for sale' board |
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May 14, 2009 12:47:50 GMT
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What about a Toyoat/Lexus, BMW or Mercedes V8?
edit: do'h - read the other posts!
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Last Edit: May 14, 2009 12:48:29 GMT by rmad
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billy
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May 14, 2009 12:49:05 GMT
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how about toyotas finest the Lexarse ls400 v8 ? should be plenty reliable being a toyota and spares should be easy and of course you can get ls400's for not a lot of money now for a complete plug and play conversion wiring wise dimentions etc can be found here www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t15982.htmlus.lexusownersclub.com/albums/LS/timing_belt.jpgLexus LS400 V8/3969 BHP 280 top Speed 155 0-60 time = 6.9 MPG=23 Lexus LS400 V8/3969 BHP 241 top Speed 155 0-60 time =8.2 MPG=25.1 Lexus LS 400 V8/3969 BHP 260 top Speed 155 0-60 time = 7.5 MPG=23.5 |
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Last Edit: May 14, 2009 12:58:38 GMT by billy
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May 14, 2009 12:59:45 GMT
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german and J V8's are very nice, and not to heavy usually, but they are mostly OHC and very wiiiiiiiide, parts can be dearer than for older yanky lumps as well, thats why i chose a yank lump and not a Merc one for my Merc.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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May 14, 2009 13:22:50 GMT
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I like the idea of carbs and pushrods, nice and simple.
If they weren't so hard to find low on power I'd like a flathead. (not that I've looked very far)
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Last Edit: May 14, 2009 13:30:56 GMT by suterman
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May 14, 2009 14:53:58 GMT
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I keep hearing how "easy" it is to get a Lexus V8 in your ride and how "easy" they make big power. Well, I have a Lexus V8 in my Lexus and its a mighty fine engine to be sure. However I wouldn't want to try transplant it into anything else. Big, frighteningly complex and such.
What is this "plug and play" conversion you speak of? My Lexus needs to have its ECU "recalibrated" when you change the tyres! These things are scary computer-intensive.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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billy
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May 14, 2009 15:15:03 GMT
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I know they are complex but don't have a clue as I havent had to do much to any LS's I figured use the ls the loom for wireing |
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May 14, 2009 15:20:40 GMT
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Mr Toaster. How much would you be looking for for it? and any idea how old it is? |
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May 14, 2009 15:25:38 GMT
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Vauxhall Monaro/Pontiac V8 engine?
Loads of people are using this, it's one of the best engines ever made.
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mrbhp426
Part of things
It don't handle, but it sure as hell goes!
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May 14, 2009 15:32:48 GMT
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Cant go wrong with a rover v8, my dad got one to go 14.1 in a vauxhall magnum - STOCK ENGINE with a trashed sherpa box  |
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May 14, 2009 17:05:08 GMT
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Vauxhall Monaro/Pontiac V8 engine? Loads of people are using this, it's one of the best engines ever made. They are nice engines, but are pretty pricey. Sean |
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May 14, 2009 17:15:50 GMT
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unless you have a large yank or such then rule out the bmw v8. it is "easy" as its got its own self contained engine loom, but they are fantastically wide. you'd never fit a 3.0 due to the lack of power; the 4.0 auto gearbox actually dwarfs the engine! so you'd need a humoungous trans tunnel. they are 90' vee with 4 valve heads, to fit one into an e30 you drop the crossmember so the alternator fits under the chassis leg cos its too wide for the bay. lexus is narrower, problem is all the associated junk they have, they aren't a clean looking enigine either. I know as I have one at work thats up for grabs |
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May 14, 2009 18:38:15 GMT
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Mr Toaster. How much would you be looking for for it? and any idea how old it is? PM'd |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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