rover V8 conversion

[Chris-Man]

Hi
I'm new to the forum "thingy" but here goes.
I'm currently in the process of fitting a Rover V8 into my MK1 2000. The problem is getting it low enough for the SU carbs fitted. Is this an impossibility and should i be looking at the Edelbrook setup
Any pics that could be forwarded would be much appreciated
Chris

[Mike Stevens]

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the Forum!

I'm afraid I've never fitted a Rover V8 to a 2000 or seen one (I think!). There is at least one member here with one though.

They were a popular mod to Stags and they had much the same problem. I seem to remember that the MGBV8 had different inet manifolding to overcome this problem, although they are probably like rocking horse droppings these days!

Maybe a check in the Stag environment might get an answer?

Good luck!

Cheers,
Mike.

[Chris-Man]

Hi
Thanks for the input, i did see the manifold in question, and infact found a website that lists every type of manifold ever made for the RV8.
Might have found one that will suit just need to add to the ever increasing list of to do jobs.........Still keeps me out of mischeif but also seems to keep my wallet empty

[ken]

Hi
To get the carbs a bit lower use the su s from a dolly sprint if your using a sdi sump should fit. if not lower the cross member by 10 mm

regards ken

[Mike]

Mine has Edelbrock manifold with Holley 390 carby and it all fits under the bonnet without cutting etc! Can't tell you much more though, as I didn't do the conversion and am no mechanic.

http://www.triumphowners.com/registry.c ... D=1414&i=1

[Chris-Man]

Thanks for your advice and pictures.

[Steve Knight]

Many members have a V8 in their Mk2, which has the same available height as a Mk1. I know nothing about V8's but most can not fit SU, because of height. One I looked at had the shallowest SD1 sump, Offenhauser manifold, with Weber 200/500 cfm carb. All making it the lowest possible. Apparently the ex manifiold is one of the more expensive problems, unless your name is Ken who just makes his own.

[ken]

Thanks Steve
They were a pain to make . I did have a mk2 with a 3.5 in it with the dolly sprint su,s on and no bonnet mods ill see if i can find any pictures all i can find is the injection ones

[wild bill]

Happy birthday for yesterday,Ken.Think you are catching me up!!! Hope all is well-see you soon,Bill.

[andyborris]

Just in case anyone fancies doing a v8, I have a good SDI engine and 5 speed box at the back of the garage.

Make an offer before I put it on Ebay! £200ish?

All complete with carbs.

Andy