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by Andrewrv8
Thu Mar 21, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: coil pack location
Replies: 2
Views: 1408

Re: coil pack location

On the SD1, the original coil location is on the inner wing towards the rear and not that far from the exaust manifold. I'd expect passive coils not be be too worried by heat. Again on my SD1, I mounted the EDIS coils above the alternator. But the position of this does tend to vary by application. ...
by Andrewrv8
Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: coil pack location
Replies: 2
Views: 1408

coil pack location

If I could please pick someones brains (that sounds bad sorry) , I'm looking for a suitable location under the bonnet of my tr7 v8 to mount a pair of gen 2 coil packs. In front and behind of plenum too busy, there's bags of space on the passenger side inner wing area, just below the wiper motor, but...
by Andrewrv8
Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:09 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Re: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

Thanks, unfortunately I can't see the pics, which is a shame. Could I simplify the whole thing, top hose to thermostat housing, water pump to bottom rad. Outlet above this to lower outlet on header tank. Blank off heater outlet, and top outlet from header tank. No heater, but should work, and shoul...
by Andrewrv8
Thu Jan 24, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Re: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

IMG_20190122_180742.jpg This is the heater matrix outlet to go to your heater. The heater return needs to tee into the bottom hose to go back into the pump inlet. IMG_20190122_180734.jpg This is your pump inlet IMG_20190122_180719.jpg This is probably your Rad outlet, What is the lower port - can't...
by Andrewrv8
Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Re: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

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by Andrewrv8
Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:46 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Re: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

I'm happy to lose heater, as it's a track day car, if this simplifies things.
I like the thermostat cover with temp sensor possibly to connect with electric fan?
by Andrewrv8
Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Re: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

The larger outlet is on the bottom.
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by Andrewrv8
Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Re: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

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Hopefully on the road for summer!
Hopefully on the road for summer!
by Andrewrv8
Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:03 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Re: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

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by Andrewrv8
Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Re: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

Right then, I'm going to have a go at attaching some pics. Thankyou for the tips .
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More to follow in my next post :mrgreen:
by Andrewrv8
Mon Jan 21, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Re: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

There are so many custom coolant systems out there - might be best if you post up a few pics of your engine bay/radiator/header tank/heater matrix etc.. - then people can chime in with suggestions? Tom. Tom, yes I will get onto that - not a bad shout. Once I work out how to upload pics I will do so...
by Andrewrv8
Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:31 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Cooling system tr7 v8 efi
Replies: 16
Views: 7606

Cooling system tr7 v8 efi

Hi folks, getting my tr7 to this stage has been a long drawn out process , but getting to the final stages now, hopefully up and running in the next month or two. I know there are plenty of v8 efi tr7's about, I was wondering if anyone has a design or some useful pics they'd be willing to share with...
by Andrewrv8
Mon Oct 15, 2018 12:00 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 2
Views: 1706

Re: Newbie

Hi Colin, welcome, I'm nearing completion of my tr7 v8 3.9 build and am located in Pembrokeshire. Good luck, I'm no expert but if you get stuck do get in touch. Andrew
by Andrewrv8
Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:11 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: Rover v8 distributor blanking plate
Replies: 2
Views: 1620

Re: Rover v8 distributor blanking plate

That's what I'm after, thanks. I'll get in touch with them. Cheers
by Andrewrv8
Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: Rover v8 distributor blanking plate
Replies: 2
Views: 1620

Rover v8 distributor blanking plate

Not sure if such a thing is on the general market but doing away with dizzy set up, going megasquirt, looking to blank off the distributor apperature with something that looks presentable. And yes, crank driven oil pump :lol: Just seeing whats about, if anything, before I start making something hide...

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