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Hello, I think these might help it a little... 8) http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m495/BMW_V8/07032012087.jpg http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m495/BMW_V8/11032012093.jpg http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m495/BMW_V8/11032012092.jpg http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m495/BMW_V8/1103201209...

I agree Chris, the rover v8 was and still is an excellent engine and very light..!! Had one in a cortina MK5 and MK3 capri.. I am in the throws of fitting individual throttle bodies on her, should give it a bit more.... and as for the oil pump, I have the one and only jig for holding everything inli...

Hi, I don't know if its mine in the mag haven't seen it, me and Dave were talking about bigger engines, its always been the case that there is no substitute for cubic inches, the old problem was that big capacity came with big weight but not any more, my BMW V8 weigh's the same is the american versi...

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Thanks, your right not easy and at times wished I hadn't started it, but in the end glad I did, very pleased with end result... ish.. Its a project car and I don't think it will ever be actually finished.... Now working upgrading the inlet system so watch this space...

Steve.

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See PM...

Love it, my kind of build, cant wait to see it in the flesh.....!!!!!!

I made one about 15 years ago,wasn't worth the effort, gearbox only lasted 6 weeks, type 9's not very good at handling torque, tor the bearings to shreds .....

Are yes very under rated, but how much is a cam kit for your ford, bet its not £1000 ish, pair of gasflowed heads £2500 ish, I wish it was as cheap to modify as a ford or small block chevy........... It would have alot more power if I could afford it... :lol: :lol: I have just built an engine for my...

Power Graph...

End of year up date....

Finally had the beastie mapped (its only been on the road a year..!!!) and very pleased with the results.... 341bhp @ 6200rpm and 330lb/ft @ 4800rpm, sound bloody cool to....



Best xmas present ever, but dont tell my missus...

Hi, Love the project, sd1 vitesse was one of my school boy dream cars, so I'm loving it.... Just a quick note on the exhaust manifolds..... I believe that the 80's touring cars with 300+ bhp use ported standard cast manifolds.... just a thought.... Great fabrication work, going to be cool when its f...

Prop donut replaced, vibration gone......... Sweet..!!

Hey, that looks like alot more work than I thought it would be, maybe my way isn't as complicated as looks....

Good luck with your build, hope you get there in the end...

Steve.

Hello, Haven't been using her daily for a little while, she is a bit thirsty, and I am trying not rack up to much mileage, supposed to be a weekend fun car... Also I have noticed a little vibration the last couple of times driving her if you give a boot full in 1st and 2nd gear, I think she has stuf...

Hello again, The beast is now coming up for being on the road a hole year and 9000 miles and so far she's all good... Since I last post on here I have changed a few things, the wheels which is the obvious one, but a fair bit not so..... The front suspension, which now consists of M3 cross member, st...