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by Speed 8
Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:17 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: rover head vs merlin. Flow tested
Replies: 6
Views: 4290

Re: rover head vs merlin. Flow tested

... MEASURED 93mm BORE 96mm might made slightly better numbers? ... Only we got there 2 years ago ... Hi Andrew, Nice to speak to you again. Also nice to see your chocking diagnosis confirmed. (Never doubted it ;-)) When we took measurements of the Merlins what bore did we use? Was it 94 or 96mm? P...
by Speed 8
Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:47 pm
Forum: Your Cars
Topic: MGB V8. The latest incarnation :)
Replies: 6
Views: 3973

Nice, very nice! :D
by Speed 8
Tue May 24, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: New Tremec T5 noisy?
Replies: 9
Views: 6104

Hi Timo,

What kind of transmission fluid is in the box? Also, are you using a concentric release bearing or the original paddle release thingy?
by Speed 8
Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:04 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: Sad Loss
Replies: 21
Views: 6449

Hi Andy,

Very sad! :( My thought are with you my friend. I wish you all the best and much strength in these tough times...
by Speed 8
Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: Shipping from the USA
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

I too am still interested. Would need some more details though.
by Speed 8
Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: Shipping from the USA
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

I might be interested. Would be shipping two gearboxes. Approximately 100lbs each incl. crates. Would be needing them around january.
by Speed 8
Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:00 am
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: Any one going to the states?
Replies: 5
Views: 2230

How about this thread from a fellow member;

http://www.v8forum.co.uk/forum/viewtopi ... =container
by Speed 8
Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: New roller rocker setup from TA Performance...
Replies: 11
Views: 5733

I'm seriously hoping they are sub 1000USD. :?
by Speed 8
Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: New roller rocker setup from TA Performance...
Replies: 11
Views: 5733

New roller rocker setup from TA Performance...

FYI TA performance are about to release a roller rocker setup for Buick 215 or Rover engines. Certainly looks the business. Prices to be determined. More info: http://v8buick.com/showthread.php?p=1705560#post1705560 Pics; http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/4955627314_c930172e21_b.jpg http://farm5.s...
by Speed 8
Sun Jul 11, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Forum Donations And Gold Membership
Topic: Contributor or Gold member
Replies: 55
Views: 51640

Hi Tony,

Just read the topic with the traffic stats. Impressive numbers, combined with the wealth of info I'll gladly donate 12GBP. PayPal'd it a couple of minutes ago.

Regards,
Speed.
by Speed 8
Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Merlin Heads
Replies: 424
Views: 184462

mgbloke wrote: ...

Crikey! That is some spirited driving my friend! Indeed looks like you had some good fun out there. :D
by Speed 8
Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:31 am
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: New Battery
Replies: 8
Views: 2404

Re: New Battery

Old one (Halfrauds) conked out on me last night. So the question is Red Top or standard? Pros and cons? Cheers, Ian I use this one for the 3.9 in my Westfield; Clicky! Very pleased with it. More than enough power to fire up the V8. Even after a 5 month hibernation. (Did pull the main cut off switch...
by Speed 8
Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: W@@kers On The Road
Replies: 10
Views: 3298

Tony,

Sincerely hope your wife recovers fast from her injuries as well as from the accident. Unbelievable the manoeuvres people pull off trying to avoid animals. If it doesn't rise above the bonnet line I'll run over it any time.
by Speed 8
Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: TVR head flow data.
Replies: 3
Views: 2392

Re: TVR head flow data.

Boosted LS1 wrote:Has anybody seen any flow data for big valve heads on the net? I'm looking for numbers up to .600". I'm sure there was something comparing them to a buick 300.

While I'm looking for accurate flow data can you steer me clear of bullshitters, lol.
Darkspeed perhaps?
by Speed 8
Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Merlin Heads
Replies: 424
Views: 184462

Stunning result Mark. A well build engine indeed. Cant wait to finish mine. ;-)

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