Does anyone know how much power you can run thru an 02 rear end. I have several Rover aluminum v-8's and toyed with the idea of putting one into an 02. In basic trim they produce about 200HP and 225 ft-lbs of torque all in a package that weighs 300lbs.
Date: 10-16-05 05:22 From: bimmerboy in Manchester CT Subject: it could probably handle that
but those v8s can produce a lot more than that, and i dont see how you could resist the temptation :) but who knows what it could really handle. _________________ -Marty
Pat allen is close to 275hp I think with his turbo M10. I also have a brace of 215's in my garage (one built, one core) and I think it would be a great Idea!
I have considered a V8 swap, but there a few things to think about. You would probably have to convert to Rack & pinion steering to give room for a header on the drivers side. I think the oil pan will also need modification to clear the subframe.
If you can handle this, find a nice 74-76 '02 and have at it!! _________________ **Formerly known a Cam_A**
-'91 318is
Date: 10-16-05 06:00 From: Todd Subject: Re: exhaust not an issue
I did a conversion on a TVR Tasmin 280i once. I had to run the headers to the front of the engine and then down in order to clear the steering. I'm not looking for all out speed just a cool driver with a back seat for my kids. I all ready own a Triumph TR8 race car and a 74 02 race car. An oil pan would be an easy fabrication. There sure looks like there is plenty of room in the engine bay.
Date: 10-19-05 01:01 From: robspeed in HELLabama :P Subject: i saw a picture of a rover conversion inside the Ireland
shop.... So its been done, is possible, etc.!! Good luck and have fun!! :) _________________ -Rob S.
Date: 10-19-05 06:33 From: prsncat in Irvine, CA Subject: Re: rover v8 conversion
I thought this would be cool too. Keep as updated.
Date: 10-19-05 08:59 From: Clydeg in Little Rock, AR Subject: Re: rover v8 conversion
IIRC, Rover engines could only turn about 4500 rpms because of the aluminum blocks. Maybe they have been updated or improved. _________________ '73 2002 "Gretta"
'70/75 2002 "Wilhelm" aka "Slick Willie"
'74 widebody with schnitzer flares "Brigette"
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