cobretti viper

[steamyrotter]

Originally Posted by kevchard

Hi Greg
Dean (Steamy_Rotter) on here is your best bet.
He has got the furthest so far.
We have gone for the realy wakward cosworth V6 Ford.
Good luck

Why thank you Kev.

I have got the majority of the mechanics sorted.
Rover v8 in the ford v6 chassis.

Rover engine & Gearbox, cortina front & Rear. Allegedly (someone please tell me if it is so?) the rear axle is also used in some light goods vehicles so is not too bad torque rating wise. (But not as good as others!)


Fitting the V8 & box is a bit of a pain even with the body off. Would not like to do the mods with the body on although it could be done.

You need to be very handy with the grinder, welder and plasters, and have a very lateral thinking approach to anything/everything........ wish i was!!!!!

They are a big challenge as there are no manuals, kit, parts or support other than what's on here. I think the biggest challenge on a retro fit would be the exhaust system though..

The best bit of advice is keep an open mind and do not be scared to ask questions.

Good luck which ever way you go

Cheers

[TINKA]

Depending on what engine you replace it with there could be quite some expence to change an engine. Exhausts if side pipes £1500 under slung half that. Prop shaft £150 poss new springs and shocks on the front £150 gear box and engine unto £5000, new radiator £150 then all the bits and pieces £200. You will have to put new engine mounts on the chassis for the engine and gearbox and as previously mentioned check that the brakes are up to it.

One possible way around it would be to get an RV8 like the one in the classifieds which will be a running turnkey motor, this is a RV8 with fuel injection .

A lot of effort and to be honest you are looking into the realms of building one your self for this sort of money and all the work which would be required. IMHO

[rich]

Originally Posted by hotnsteamy

price is 7200pounds. Reasonable? 1976, looks realy nice, 11k miles, the crapy engine, no damage, original spinners,...

Really only you can answer that!
Add the cost of the car together with the price of a new engine/gearbox and all the other parts needed to convert it {and think of every part that is needed because it will add up} and think about your time to do the work.

Then compare the total price to what you can buy in Belgium for the same money, and see if you can get a car with the engine in that you want for the same price.


Rich

[kevchard]

Rover engine & Gearbox, cortina front & Rear. Allegedly (someone please tell me if it is so?) the rear axle is also used in some light goods vehicles so is not too bad torque rating wise. (But not as good as others!)

Hi Dean
Ford P100 Pickup used corty rear axle (only some of them tho). Also Hyundai Stellar used corty rear axle.
Mine of useless knowledge me .
How's things?
Cheers

[steamyrotter]

Got a load of bits to fit..

4 pot calipers, anti roll bars (Thanks Chris), tunnel re-enforcement..

Trial fit of body soon to see if radiator can be moved.


You got exhaust sorted yet m8?

[hotnsteamy]

I think the message is clear. I`m going to search for an other one...

thank you guys for the comments, you saved me a lot of problems and costs

[steamyrotter]

Each to their own

But you need to take into account many factors....

including the bit under my avatar!!!

[hotnsteamy]

sunday i`m comming to a kitcar show near londen, don`t know if some of you are comming.
nice weekend

[kevchard]

Hi Dean
Sidepipes shpuld be here late nexx]t week.
Manifolds are done, and cats are nearly all but fitted. Lambdas' are in place, but only 1 wired up.
Running low on petrol again now , tickover is not keen
you finishing yours for summer?

[steamyrotter]

will be next summer at earliest me thinks.

Too much left to do and the last 1/4 of this year will be a nono.