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Rover V8 3.5 main cap girdle?
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:06 pm
by Pxr5
Whats about these days for 3.5 RV8, main cap support?, I'me using a 3.9 cross bolted engine at the mo' & want to build this 3.5 & have it ready to go. Thanks
Re: Rover V8 3.5 main cap girdle?
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:41 am
by SuperV8
Pxr5 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:06 pm
Whats about these days for 3.5 RV8, main cap support?, I'me using a 3.9 cross bolted engine at the mo' & want to build this 3.5 & have it ready to go. Thanks
So using a 3.9 block/bore - you'll fit a short throw crank to bring it down to 3.5?
What's your goal with the engine?
You already have a cross bolted bottom end which is pretty strong.
Re: Rover V8 3.5 main cap girdle?
Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:21 am
by Pxr5
I'm looking at building this 3.5 engine I have if/ when the 3.9 gives up, I know 2 people that have gone back to 3.5 blocks, having had trouble with thin wall larger blocks.....
Re: Rover V8 3.5 main cap girdle?
Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:59 am
by ChrisJC
I suppose it depends what problem(s) they are having. I would go for the later block with crossbolted main caps, but have it top-hat linered.
Chris.