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by Sir Shelby
Fri May 01, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rebuild of a RV8 4.6 instead of the 3.9
Replies: 9
Views: 5835

Re: Rebuild of a RV8 4.6 instead of the 3.9

Most of the 4.6 is now converted. It got T-liners, new pistons, stage 3 heads and the Interim timing cover with crank driven oil pump and bore for distributor. Due to the much thicker timing cover, the pulley and damper of the 4.6 need to get modified in order to went forward. Since this parts are r...
by Sir Shelby
Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rebuild of a RV8 4.6 instead of the 3.9
Replies: 9
Views: 5835

Re: Rebuild of a RV8 4.6 instead of the 3.9

Since I am working with a 285 degree cam, it won’t work with a programmed wasted spark system. I already considered that. But since you might get gas mixture into the bore even when the piston is down, you would for sure have endless nos. of failure ignitions. Is there really nobody here who ever ma...
by Sir Shelby
Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rebuild of a RV8 4.6 instead of the 3.9
Replies: 9
Views: 5835

Rebuild of a RV8 4.6 instead of the 3.9

Hello, I am faced with a problem where at least none of the proffessionals seem to be able to help me. Eventually someone here alreday went for the same and might help me: I am converting a RV8 4.6 for a Pilgrim Cobra where there was a 3.9 before. Following basic boundary conditions are exisiting: -...
by Sir Shelby
Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: V8 parts
Replies: 1
Views: 1250

V8 parts

Just as an information for all of you who might have known him or have ever been in touch with him:
Paul Turner died this morning after serious illness.
by Sir Shelby
Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: RV8 4.6
Replies: 1
Views: 1170

RV8 4.6

Hello all together, just a short introduction of myself: My name is Markus, I am living in Germany and built up a Pilgrim Cobra with a Rover V8 3.9 the last 3 years. I got this kit from a guy who bought all the parts in 1991 and never touched them. The car is now running and registerd since spring 2...

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