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v8granada · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:25 pm Post subject: My V8 Project

Recently joined thought I'd say hi to all and post a couple of pics of my V8 Granada,

She's a 1976 Mk1 Estate fitted with a 351ci Windsor engine, running a CC 265 dual energy Cam, Ford Racing Inlet with a Holley 600cfm. All coupled up to a C4 transmission fitted with Shift improvement kit uprated bands etc and a 2400 stall convertor.

Got to do some more work on her this year, axle swap out for LSD, re-route exhausts, new wheels etc, so should keep me busy!!!

Steve.
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Currently running a 351ci 1976 Mk1 Granada Estate.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.

gelmonkey · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject:

Just plain nasty Very Happy

Welcome to the forum.
Bet that upsets a few at the lights.
Stealth bomber anyone?
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kiwicar · Gold Member Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 2583 Location: UK

If there ever was an engine that looked at home in an engine bay that is it. There is just somthing really right about the whole car IMHO Very Happy

Best regards
Mike
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v8granada · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys,

gelmonkey - It does surprise a few people sometimes Shocked

me included!! Has been known to surprise a few of the local boyracers Very Happy

It's quite quiet on idle/low RPM, so is reasonably stealthy, but when you put your foot down it goes up a few decibels...

kiwicar - The engine does almost look like it should be there, just a shame Ford didn't drop one in as standard, also by adding the extra weight of the engine it made the stance of the car look better I think, Very Happy

Steve.
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Currently running a 351ci 1976 Mk1 Granada Estate.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.

gelmonkey · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:03 am Post subject:

Hi Steve
Get that LSD in and you will be all kinds of sideways Laughing

keep us posted on how things go please.
Cheers
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JJMclure · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:20 am Post subject:

he he cooool!
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v8granada · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:33 pm Post subject:

With 34 year old suspension it don't take much to get it sideways, getting it back is the problem Very Happy

Now, just got to decide what lsd to squeeze in there.......

Steve.
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Currently running a 351ci 1976 Mk1 Granada Estate.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.

seight · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:15 pm Post subject:

That's so cool, I love it. Very straight bodywork too.
Mike Cool

gelmonkey · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:25 pm Post subject:

Hi Steve
If you are looking at a new LSD then try out quaife and the ATB set up they sell.
I think that some Volvo 240 series ran an LSD as standard but I dont know which model.
There will be other forum users who I'm sure could point you in the right direction though.
cheers
Paul

v8granada · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:06 am Post subject:

Thanks Mike, the body work is surprising good for it's age Very Happy

Paul, I've been looking at the quaife setup and got a price off them for the ATB unit (not cheap!!!), possibly thinking about going for a cosworth irs instead, give the advantage of disc brakes and should be reaonsably strong, plus parts are readily available. Also could do with tweaking the axle ratio slightly, running a c4 auto on a 3.45:1 ratio is great for take off but crap at cruising, like to get it down to around 3.2-3.3:1 try and get best of both worlds.

I was originaly going to put a 9" rear in, but the car is so straight decided that I don't want to cut it about too much..... despite the engine and gearbox mods, it wouldn't take much to put it back to standard.

I've been looking at the videos of stevieturbo's granada, man that things quick Shocked

out of interest anyone know what rear end he uses?

Steve.
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Currently running a 351ci 1976 Mk1 Granada Estate.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.

gelmonkey · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:08 am Post subject:

Hi Mate
Why dont you ask him?
Have seen Mrturbo run at the Pod andif ever there was a street sleeper ......
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bones · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:25 am Post subject:

like the engine bay, how ford should of done them. You could always use a 8" axle, should be able to get the gearing you want,and cheaper to get hold off. Very Happy

rich
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v8granada · Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:28 pm Post subject:

Just found a couple of pics of my old SD1 if anyones interested.

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Currently running a 351ci 1976 Mk1 Granada Estate.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.

DrDeAtH · Newbie Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Hertford

bloody hell... not heard from you in a long while steve! how you doing??

Laterz.....

Cool

v8granada · Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:07 am Post subject:

I'm doing well mate, it has been a while.... nearly 6 years!!!!

How you been, you still running your Mk1?

Steve.
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Currently running a 351ci 1976 Mk1 Granada Estate.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.