Replacing cob engine

[matt78]

I'm abit of a newbie to kit cars, so here goes.

I've bought a pilgrim sumo cobra with a 2.1 pinto engine, what I would like to know is there alot to do to change to a rover 3.5 v8 engine.

[breskit]

You'd need to think of

Engine, gearbox (and clutch), prop shaft (may be different flange), exhaust manifolds (you'll at least need one more plus they will be different fit) plus engine/gearbox mountings. Other than that I would have thought it to be fairly straight forward.

Tony B
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[AndyC]

Add on all your hoses as well - possibly different radiator, maybe fuel pump

[Kevin W]

I think the most improtant question is regarding your back axle. If you have an old Sumo with a live axle rear then you'll need to be confident its in excellent condition to handle the extra torque on the V8. Ifs its sierra/granada based, then you should be OK with suspension and axle components.

Kevin W.