V8 into XR4i?
28-06-2005, 10:31 PM
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V8 into XR4i?
Have got the chance of a rover p6 V8 complete engine with manual fly wheel,.Any one know if i can get an addaptor to mach up the 4i box or will i have to find a box to match??Any other problems i may come accros please feel free to advise ,cheer
28-06-2005, 10:40 PM
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Adaptor bellhousing £175
http://www.magnum-engineering.com/SVServRep/index.htm
The TVR's used a T5 on the back of a Rover V8 and if you could find a belhousing it would be a stronger box.
I did the conversion a few years ago using a 4.5 RV8/T5 and it was a great car to drive.
Mark
http://www.magnum-engineering.com/SVServRep/index.htm
The TVR's used a T5 on the back of a Rover V8 and if you could find a belhousing it would be a stronger box.
I did the conversion a few years ago using a 4.5 RV8/T5 and it was a great car to drive.
Mark
28-06-2005, 10:48 PM
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The P6 heads don't flow too good compared to the later ones and the cam is prone to wearing so badly that performance goes to pot but the hydraulic lifters keep it nice and quiet so you don't know its fooked. You can put the late heads on the P6 bottom end giving better flow and keping the 10.5:CR 
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29-06-2005, 11:34 AM
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been looking at this conversion myself, magnum do a bellhousing for the T5 to Rv8
i've seen second hand tvr bellhousings fetching more that magnum charge for a new one
i'm pretty sure if u fit a cossie T5 you'd be able to get away with using a cossie prop too, you just need to sort out the rv8 sump, engine mounts and gearbox mount (all the bits are available from magnum off the shelf) i've got a price list somewhere....
they also do shorter water pumps, hydrolic (sp?) clutch conversions and suitable headers etc, basically everything you need doesn't come cheap though if you price up the lot.. inc a T5 !! 
plus the 3.5 v8 don't make much power, but does sound nice... ideally you need to source a 5.0 tvr lump
i've seen second hand tvr bellhousings fetching more that magnum charge for a new one
i'm pretty sure if u fit a cossie T5 you'd be able to get away with using a cossie prop too, you just need to sort out the rv8 sump, engine mounts and gearbox mount (all the bits are available from magnum off the shelf) i've got a price list somewhere....
they also do shorter water pumps, hydrolic (sp?) clutch conversions and suitable headers etc, basically everything you need
doesn't come cheap though if you price up the lot.. inc a T5 !! plus the 3.5 v8 don't make much power, but does sound nice... ideally you need to source a 5.0 tvr lump
29-06-2005, 04:03 PM
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haha found it
FORD SIERRA 1.6/2.0/2.8
CONVERSION PARTS LIST FOR ROVER V-8 CONVERSION
Engine Mounts pr. Inc. rubber mounts 85.00
Sump. Exchange. Modified to clear crossmember 95.00
Oil Pick-up pipe. Large bore to match sump 30.00
Gearbox adaptor/bellhousing for 2.3/2/8 5 spd. 225.00
Gearbox adaptor/bellhousing for Cosworth T5 box 225.00
Release arm (for cable clutch) 30.00
Release bearing 24.50
Pilot bush. Fits rear of crank 11.00
Exhaust manifolds pr. Tubular, short style
Rear outlet 4 into 1. 2⅛” collector dia. 205.00
Down pipes 2” OD pr. 28.50
Spacer kit (to give anti-roll bar clearance) 28.50
Short water pump. New. Not recon. 78.50
Pump pulley for above 38.50
Crank pulley. Machined to match short pump
(exchange) 30.00
Flex fan. St.Steel. Mechanical cooling fan 32.50
Alt. Bracket 30.00
All parts available separately. All prices plus carriage and VAT. Basic written instructions supplied with all parts. We accept credit card/cash/cheque.
The following components allow the use of the Rover SD1 5 spd. Gearbox although some transmission tunnel mods are required.
Hydraulic clutch conversion kit. Includes exchange
Pedal box which mounts a special clutch master
Cylinder. This kit includes master cylinder, remote
Fluid reservoir for positioning inside engine bay and
All relevant pipework. £110.00
Gearshift remote. Exchange gearshift remote,
positions gear lever 6” further forward and
improves shift quality. £85.00
CONVERSION PARTS LIST FOR ROVER V-8 CONVERSION
Engine Mounts pr. Inc. rubber mounts 85.00
Sump. Exchange. Modified to clear crossmember 95.00
Oil Pick-up pipe. Large bore to match sump 30.00
Gearbox adaptor/bellhousing for 2.3/2/8 5 spd. 225.00
Gearbox adaptor/bellhousing for Cosworth T5 box 225.00
Release arm (for cable clutch) 30.00
Release bearing 24.50
Pilot bush. Fits rear of crank 11.00
Exhaust manifolds pr. Tubular, short style
Rear outlet 4 into 1. 2⅛” collector dia. 205.00
Down pipes 2” OD pr. 28.50
Spacer kit (to give anti-roll bar clearance) 28.50
Short water pump. New. Not recon. 78.50
Pump pulley for above 38.50
Crank pulley. Machined to match short pump
(exchange) 30.00
Flex fan. St.Steel. Mechanical cooling fan 32.50
Alt. Bracket 30.00
All parts available separately. All prices plus carriage and VAT. Basic written instructions supplied with all parts. We accept credit card/cash/cheque.
The following components allow the use of the Rover SD1 5 spd. Gearbox although some transmission tunnel mods are required.
Hydraulic clutch conversion kit. Includes exchange
Pedal box which mounts a special clutch master
Cylinder. This kit includes master cylinder, remote
Fluid reservoir for positioning inside engine bay and
All relevant pipework. £110.00
Gearshift remote. Exchange gearshift remote,
positions gear lever 6” further forward and
improves shift quality. £85.00
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29-06-2005, 09:00 PM
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TVR belhousing
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...983802513&rd=1
I used cossie rear axel, prop and T5 with adaptor bellhousing.
Engine pic from my 3 door V8
A 4.5 Rover/TVR V8 is soo much better than a YB engine with the same horsepower it's unreal.
Also had a Ford Classic consul with a wade blown Rover 3.5 which was fun in a weird kind of way.
Mark
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...983802513&rd=1
I used cossie rear axel, prop and T5 with adaptor bellhousing.
Engine pic from my 3 door V8
A 4.5 Rover/TVR V8 is soo much better than a YB engine with the same horsepower it's unreal.
Also had a Ford Classic consul with a wade blown Rover 3.5 which was fun in a weird kind of way.
Mark
30-06-2005, 01:17 AM
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Bhp 5.0l tvr claimed =320 standard. As above id not use the p6 heads
go for the latest castings you can get hold of . The real late heads only have 4 bolt holes per pot , no outer row, the next best ones have a casting
number 0216 and flow better than the p6 ones , also as above id go straight for a TVR t5 complete, with bellhousing, and hydraulic release bearing, you can pick the whole lot up for £500-600. wich is cheaper than
trying to source all the individual bits. good luck with it .
As above id not use the p6 headsgo for the latest castings you can get hold of . The real late heads only have 4 bolt holes per pot , no outer row, the next best ones have a casting
number 0216 and flow better than the p6 ones , also as above id go straight for a TVR t5 complete, with bellhousing, and hydraulic release bearing, you can pick the whole lot up for £500-600. wich is cheaper than
trying to source all the individual bits. good luck with it .
30-06-2005, 10:14 AM
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RS2300 4x4 did you have any clearance problems with the rad? in fact which rad did you use? i take it there are no bulkhead clearance issues?
if you use the tvr t5 doesn't that put the gearstick further forward? as its 70mm further up the casing than a cossie one....
did you have any clearance problems with the rad? in fact which rad did you use? i take it there are no bulkhead clearance issues?if you use the tvr t5 doesn't that put the gearstick further forward? as its 70mm further up the casing than a cossie one....
30-06-2005, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
Making engine mounts is always easy, its hardly rocket science is it!
Things like headers that clear the bay are far more of an issue.
Things like headers that clear the bay are far more of an issue.
30-06-2005, 01:07 PM
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that magnum place will do mounts and headers etc for the ford v8, i did email them asking for prices and availablity but never got a reply.
the ford 302 is a great engine and cheap! Real Steel will sell you a brand new 345bhp crate engine for just shy of 3k !!!
i've looked at the second had market for 302's and a complete standard EFI motor(260-280bhpish) is aroundt he 500 notes mark, tuning parts are pretty cheap too!
sadly making engine mounts are behond my skill's but if anyone fancies the job i'd buy some
the ford 302 is a great engine and cheap! Real Steel will sell you a brand new 345bhp crate engine for just shy of 3k !!!
i've looked at the second had market for 302's and a complete standard EFI motor(260-280bhpish) is aroundt he 500 notes mark, tuning parts are pretty cheap too!
sadly making engine mounts are behond my skill's but if anyone fancies the job i'd buy some
30-06-2005, 01:32 PM
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thats a bummer, on the plus side real steel do some "block huggin" fanimolds and they also sell 302 to T5 belhousings
just engine mounts really, i must learn to weld!
just engine mounts really, i must learn to weld!
30-06-2005, 04:09 PM
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Have you been bored at work today Clive?? Thinking up new projects?!
just with the V6 being a little noisy on the rattle,i am looking at alternatives and have been offered a conplete Rover V8 with manifolds and all the gubbins for £60 so i am looking at what else would be involved to sort it Price wise
30-06-2005, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by righthooker
Have you been bored at work today Clive?? Thinking up new projects?!
just with the V6 being a little noisy on the rattle,i am looking at alternatives and have been offered a conplete Rover V8 with manifolds and all the gubbins for £60 so i am looking at what else would be involved to sort it Price wise
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30-06-2005, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Doh
RS2300 4x4 did you have any clearance problems with the rad? in fact which rad did you use? i take it there are no bulkhead clearance issues?
if you use the tvr t5 doesn't that put the gearstick further forward? as its 70mm further up the casing than a cossie one....
did you have any clearance problems with the rad? in fact which rad did you use? i take it there are no bulkhead clearance issues?if you use the tvr t5 doesn't that put the gearstick further forward? as its 70mm further up the casing than a cossie one....
4x4 rad kept the 4.5 cool no problems.
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03-07-2005, 07:24 AM
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Dirt cheap Ali V8 with around 400 bhp.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...353942&rd=1&ss
0 feedback would require caution, but this is VERY cheap.
If were not moving house I would buy this for myself.
Mark
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...353942&rd=1&ss
0 feedback would require caution, but this is VERY cheap.
If were not moving house I would buy this for myself.
Mark
03-07-2005, 07:37 AM
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we have an old 3.5 in an xr4x4 running thru a 2.8 crapi g,box and all the other 4x4 crap removed . fits straight in piece of pish .
it isnt particlurly fast but its furkin torquey and loves drifting . we are actually thinking of entering the drift series with it next year
it isnt particlurly fast but its furkin torquey and loves drifting . we are actually thinking of entering the drift series with it next year
03-07-2005, 08:20 AM
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Keep away from this ebay v8 ,Classic Scam.
Registered the day of posting, ship worldwide, location London England.
Private bidding, no feedback.
There have been a lot of these type recently, all V8, all private bidding, all low start price.
Registered the day of posting, ship worldwide, location London England.
Private bidding, no feedback.
There have been a lot of these type recently, all V8, all private bidding, all low start price.
03-07-2005, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Itsmeagain
What about ford 5litre V8 into sierra?
Does anyone still sell the engine mounts etc?
Or is it an easy job to knock some up?
Does anyone still sell the engine mounts etc?
Or is it an easy job to knock some up?
Would be interesting to see a turbo'd Mustang lump in a Sierra
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