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Aug 31, 2010 18:27:39 GMT
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This is really a great little car, a fantastic find and well saved. The new colour is so much better too. Personally I prefer it on the old 13" alloys, but it still looks cool on the 15" ones. That turbo conversion is brilliant, and it's already making some decent power and torque. I reckon when you turn the boost up it's causing the valves to bounce, hence the thrashing sound you could hear. Some stronger valve springs and slightly lower c.r. should see you able to turn the boost up a touch more for a reliable increase. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Aug 30, 2010 21:02:43 GMT
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Lovely looking TR7, especially with the new wheels. Brilliant condition interior too. ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) The Rover V8 conversion does sort of make sense as the TR7 V8 was obviously available new. TBH though, I always think the Rover V8 is a bit of a wet lettuce in terms of real performance. Yeah they sound great on idle and when you blip the throttle. Lots of low down torque means loads of wheelspin and burnout capability ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) yet for all the shouting they very rarely make much more than 200 bhp when modified which is pretty poor really. Obviously you can get more power than this but it gets very expensive. I suppose it all depends what your after, but if I wanted to put a V8 into something I'd want it to be worth the effort in terms of performance. If your special edition TR7 were mine, I think I'd keep the standard type engine and sensibly modify it - full SS kit and a ported head and different cam etc.
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Aug 30, 2010 20:15:33 GMT
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Hell that's a tidy old Senator, is the paintwork original? Only 55k on a CIH is barely run in, as long as it's had regular oil changes. It'd be nice if the engine bay were given a good clean up too. Let's see some pics of the blue velour tastic interior then, very comfy cars.
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Aug 29, 2010 20:38:38 GMT
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Yeah, that's why it's best to get a complete car if you can. Apart from obviously the complete engine and gearbox, you'll basically need, The engine bay and ECU wiring loom and ECU. Fuel tank with lift pump and bracket under car with filter, inline pump and accumulator. Fuel lines that run under the car. You may as well use the rear axle too as it has a built in anti roll bar. You'll need to use your old rear brake assemblies (or at least wheel cylinders though) as the GT/G40 uses a load sensing valve and the wheel cylinders are a different size. You'll also need the remote gearlever linkage from the GT too. You should be ok with the front ARB clearing the 5 speed box as yours is a later model mk2, but check them side by side before throwing anything away.
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Aug 29, 2010 20:10:48 GMT
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I know you said you didn't really want to fit the later GT unit but bang for buck they are hard to beat. The 3F engine is 75 bhp to start with and allied to the short ratio final drive AHD box makes them a blast around the lanes. They can be tuned to a genuine 90 bhp with very little effort too. Best bit of all though is you can pick up a complete donor car for a few hundred quid and everything is a straight bolt in swap. Bar the usual headgasket weakness these engines are very strong and will go on for ever. I can understand why some prefer to be different with engine choice, but if your on a smallish budget and need a reliable but fun car at the end of it - go for the GT unit. It will be cheaper too. Good luck with it mate.
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Aug 27, 2010 23:05:29 GMT
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Lovely mk2 Parade this. Great action/track shots too. Keep up the good work mate.
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Aug 27, 2010 22:41:26 GMT
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Stunning! Just goes to show there are still cossetted and carefully owned, original and mint cars out there for sale. Why is it I never seem to be able to find them? ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png)
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Aug 27, 2010 22:31:55 GMT
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I grew up with Vauxhalls, first we had a Victor FB estate, then a FD saloon, MK1 Cavalier Coupe and so on. I can't believe just how clean and rust free your Viva is. By the time our '71 FD was ten years old it was pretty rotten, and it was kept in a dry garage all of the time we had it (apart from when it was being driven obviously!) My Dad only used it at the weekends really, only circa 60k when it finally had to go. ![:'(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cry.png) Yet here is your Viva all these years later and looking lovely. I've had good results with Superflex bushes, you may think they were expensive but I reckon they are a really worthwhile investment. And a damn sight cheaper than Powerflex which are pretty much identical bar the colour of the Poly used. Keep us posted, the Viva looks great in white and don't you just have to love that blue interior?
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Aug 27, 2010 21:55:14 GMT
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An absolutely stunning car, everything is just sooo right. Muchos respect to you. With a 289 under the bonnet it'll sound the dogs whatsits and be a touch nippy too! Definate a win win situation. Did I see you actually own two other MK1's as well? If so, that is just plain unfair! Fantastic threesome - of the motoring variety! Thanks for updating this thread and sharing your gorgeous mk1 estate with us. Cheers, Richard.
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Aug 27, 2010 21:14:25 GMT
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Alright Phil, 'tis Richard from Wallington here. I've been browsing this site for months but only signed up the other night. You know me and my thought on bodykits, but I have to admit that really does look pretty good. Got any pics of the engine conversion? I can only assume that you drive it in your usual manner with lots of mechanical sympathy..... ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Take it easy mate and see you soon. P.S. you wouldn't have a decent condition mk2 front bumper hanging about would ya? Let me know if you have, thanks. Cheers mate, Richard.
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