engine swap

[robert]

Originally Posted by simon

Thanks Rob. It's an early car (chassis number 38 I'm told) I'll have to have a think about it.
Simon

No probs, glad to help.

[robert]

Originally Posted by slogger

What about springs and dampers?

Dampers would be OK, spring rate may have to change.

[maxGD059]

Originally Posted by simon

Thanks Rob. It's an early car (chassis number 38 I'm told) I'll have to have a think about it.
Simon

I was in the same position as you Simon & decided to stay with a RV8, albeit larger capacity. It seemed like too much bother & in any case, my power:weight ratio is as good as a mildly tuned Chevy (330/ton). To make the change really worth while, it's best to go for higher power output, eg 400+bhp which up's the cost.

[robert]

Originally Posted by maxGD059

I was in the same position as you Simon & decided to stay with a RV8, albeit larger capacity. It seemed like too much bother & in any case, my power:weight ratio is as good as a mildly tuned Chevy (330/ton). To make the change really worth while, it's best to go for higher power output, eg 400+bhp which up's the cost.

Your engine was no slouch at Bruntigthorpe and the turn in was very nice.

[craigh]

i decided to change my mind and use a ford instead of a rover,i made some engine mount convertors and a gearbox mounting plate to bolt to the existing rover mounts,not too bad if your handy with the spanners and can/get someone to do some welding for you