tommytwotanks

Rover 100 with 420 GSI 2.0L TURBO ENGINE CONVERSION - Rear Wheel Drive!



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-100-...00875898177%26

MikeyRobbo

Seen that yesterday, i can only imagine its challenging but hilarious to drive.

5L fuel tanks not taking you very far though

daz1968

Only issue is getting it on the road it may have to be inspected as per kit car and end up on a q plate. Z car minis end up in same position. This is expensive and could involve a lot of changes to comply. Be a good track day car though.

gjh

Reckon it could be a good bit of fun, wouldnt buy it though

Nismo

There’s a bloke called James (JM Motorsport N.Ire) that has a Nova with 2 engines in it, boot and under the bonnet, not 100% sure on how he pass’s MOT either

phil_focus

Looks like theres a lot of work to do to finish it off to a decent standard. Great fun though

botters

iTrader: (2)

would need a friendly mot man

The Youth.

iTrader: (1)

wouldn't need inspecting by the dvla at all, just fill in the new capacity and engine number, don't see why it would need a friendly mot either, as long as it complies then it will pass, Ithe engine position has no bearing to the mot as long as it isn't falling out!

steve

daz1968

The new rules are totally different now and the cutting of the shell to fit the engine removes the points that the shell provides for retention of ID this then leaves the car requiring a full test to get a q plate. As by modding the shell and changing suspension and engine leaves the car with no ID, the rwd converted escorts and fiestas would also be in same position now. You may get away without declaring, if picked up by vosa then a test would then be requested, but if you read this link there is a lot to consider
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums...st-list-hints/

Post 16 states how this one got caught out

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

That looks bodgey as fook imo.

tommytwotanks

just what i was thinking, you wouldnt put a non standard engine in the front of a Porsche 911 and expect it to handle well, and get insurance for it

st220kyle

it looks like someone has opened the tailagate up and just thrown the engine in, at least it wont cost much to fill up at the petrol station.

tommytwotanks

it sold for £670

B16 Will

Done a couple of vvc conversions on the gti's in the past, that was enough with 150bhp, let alone a 200bhp turbo. Looks shit aswell