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by Alexchim
Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:01 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Turbo or super less than a grand as alternative to NOS???
Replies: 26
Views: 12284

Thought about adding a 1-2 inch spacer between the carb/manifold?

You will need a dyno to see check improvments
by Alexchim
Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: The best Rover V8 intake?
Replies: 13
Views: 11817

The best Rover V8 intake?

I got the 4.6 with all the goodies,300 dur cam, and the 45mm trumpets, ported base etc But I just hate the plenum/trumpets/uneven runner idea its big, messy and no doubt not as good as it could be, Looking at the MEZ intake archive you can see there's alot better out there, My gut feeling is the wil...
by Alexchim
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Turbo or super less than a grand as alternative to NOS???
Replies: 26
Views: 12284

H404 isnt a very good cam for forced induction, Id spend the money on full mappable ignition /fueling
by Alexchim
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Trumpets and base: Rover 3.9
Replies: 5
Views: 2827

That made me laugh out loud and defiantly need to see a picture
by Alexchim
Mon May 28, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Ebay budget aluminium heads
Replies: 4
Views: 2224

Ebay budget aluminium heads

How bad are they? Doing a engine conversion soon, but budget will be tight, To fund the build Im selling my current engine The original plan was full forged 347 afr heads with bells and whistles etc But work problems means I just need to get the engine in and running on the cheap, And then upgrade s...
by Alexchim
Tue May 15, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Ford 302 as a replacement for the RV8 in a chim.
Replies: 19
Views: 9645

Victor JR

Plus

Image

Plus megasquirt2 is my plan for my conversion

Already got the block with stock forged pistons and rods, not sure if its worth me upgrading, im also after 400 at the wheels
by Alexchim
Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Merlin Heads
Replies: 424
Views: 184536

336 at the wheels?
by Alexchim
Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Tvr T5 box and what engines?
Replies: 5
Views: 2909

Thanks guys
by Alexchim
Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Tvr T5 box and what engines?
Replies: 5
Views: 2909

Tvr T5 box and what engines?

I have the rover V8 4.6 with all cams heads etc blah blah And im still not happy with it I know the T5 box was built for Ford V8's?? Or am i wrong? Any way, Will a SBF 302 or 351W pop on there with a bellhousing? Or am I pissing in the wind and need to change shafts? will the clutch be a nightmare? ...
by Alexchim
Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: Which Wideband?
Replies: 14
Views: 2809

Im using Wideband O2 UEGO (AEM) no problems so far
by Alexchim
Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Offenhauser 360 on Rover V8. Wedge plate ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7161

Bit far for me, would cost me the best part of £250 in fuel

Lots of pictures instead i think!

What made you choose the Fast system?

Ive had loads of people trying to put me off it, but there's a part of me that still wants one!

What spec engine is it going on?
by Alexchim
Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Offenhauser 360 on Rover V8. Wedge plate ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7161

I will be very VERY intrested to see how the fast system works and how quicky/well it maps it self From what ive read it will map it self in 200-300 miles Idle will sort its self out in seconds! And give great mpg's on part throttle thanks to its very simple computer set up I was very tempted to go ...
by Alexchim
Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Anyone got experience of wildish camshafts in a 3.9/4.0?
Replies: 6
Views: 3318

I have a 4.6 and use a Kent 248 with a custom 112 LCA

I find it great, nice idle (once warmed up) revs to 6500rpm

Useable power from 1500 rpm
by Alexchim
Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover v8 adjustable push rods
Replies: 3
Views: 2108

Well that didn't work!

Ive now got a bent push rod!!

Can they be bought as one
by Alexchim
Sun Oct 02, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Trumpets VS Blended base
Replies: 21
Views: 10755

SimpleSimon wrote:Dont stop what your doing Eliot,when i have ever researched induction for the RV8 it always leads to your site,interesting stuff and pictures too,bonus 8-)
Agreed with that

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