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v8 conversion
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malcolmpaul
Well-Known Forum User
Why do you want to de-value your car? Stick to a proper engine
Mr.G
Club Member
This manual is supposed to be helpful JTR Datsun Z Car V-8 Conversion, manual for Datsun V8 they also sell all thmain bits you'll need.
Also Mr.F ran a V8 in his S30, so hopefully he will chime in soon.
Also Mr.F ran a V8 in his S30, so hopefully he will chime in soon.
johnymd
Club Member
Firstly, sorry but I can't offer any advice on what is envolved on this engine conversion but I could give you some first hand experience on general engine swaps
You should think carefully about why you want to do it first though(or maybe you already have) and ask youself a few questions:
Why do you want to change the current engine?
Why do you want to use the rover V8?
Are you open to advice on alternatives?
What do you want to use the car for?
The answer's to these questions should allow you to make choices you wont regret and allow you to move forward.
Good luck with the car.
You should think carefully about why you want to do it first though(or maybe you already have) and ask youself a few questions:
Why do you want to change the current engine?
Why do you want to use the rover V8?
Are you open to advice on alternatives?
What do you want to use the car for?
The answer's to these questions should allow you to make choices you wont regret and allow you to move forward.
Good luck with the car.
Mr.F
Inactive
IMO not worth the effort to do a V8 conversion with the Rover / Buick V8 unless you are prepared to spend lots of time, effort and money getting the specialised parts required to get useful horsepower out of it.
For the same amount of effort, the small block Chevy slips in a treat, is well documented, has aftermarket installation parts available to buy rather than fabricate and has power potential only limited by the depth of your pocket...
For the same amount of effort, the small block Chevy slips in a treat, is well documented, has aftermarket installation parts available to buy rather than fabricate and has power potential only limited by the depth of your pocket...
I missed that one , now moved to Hybrid.
IbanezDan51
Well-Known Forum User
Rover V8's are pants. If you are going V8 do it once, do it right...
JTR book is the bible on the Chevy V8 swap, deffinately worth the 15 quid or however much it is.
JTR book is the bible on the Chevy V8 swap, deffinately worth the 15 quid or however much it is.
Bantambunny
Well-Known Forum User
I've got a complete 383 stroker engine for sale with all the goodies from my discontinued conversion if you're interested, drop me a call on 07791 210051
Cheers,
Nick
Cheers,
Nick