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by Roverc32
Tue Jun 23, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Range Rover 17D - detuned?
Replies: 3
Views: 1214

Re: Range Rover 17D - detuned?

Hi Chris - I'd already checked the compression ratio and it's 9.35 : 1. Is it likely that carb jetting or reduced choke diameter was the way that they were detuned .... i wonder..
by Roverc32
Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Range Rover 17D - detuned?
Replies: 3
Views: 1214

Range Rover 17D - detuned?

How do! I have just aquired a RR 17D ( yes has the manifold air injection ) from a very nice couple on the Wirral ( hiya Gary - if you are a visitor/member ). Anyway the lump checks out pretty well ( although i'm planning a strip down anyway ). The question is - i remember the RR v8's being lower po...
by Roverc32
Fri Jun 12, 2020 7:29 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: I'm new - so hiya
Replies: 15
Views: 4727

Re: I'm new - so hiya

The manual 'box option is starting to look more appealing - :| What are the favoured choices these days for manual gearbox fitment? It's been 25 years since i last used the Rv8. Also what are the best engine oil choices now - is it still Morrisons ?
by Roverc32
Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: I'm new - so hiya
Replies: 15
Views: 4727

Re: I'm new - so hiya

So it looks like the 4hp22 most suitable would probably come from a bmw 5 series or jag xj40 - xj6. Sends a bit of a shudder down my back though that the 'box could be trashed by the mot man. I wonder how many young bmw 'driver's ' have trashed them themselves revvin' up - along with their rattly ti...
by Roverc32
Thu Jun 11, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: Body & Strengthening
Topic: Anyone got one of these?
Replies: 9
Views: 6805

Re: Anyone got one of these?

Seem's a bit mad scientist - but bear with me! The media swirling around in the blasting gun can create a static charge. If you spend enough time blasting within a cabinet you often get static shocks ( i spent 8 years in a tyre factory cleaning moulding components various alloys,steels and aluminium...
by Roverc32
Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:48 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: I'm new - so hiya
Replies: 15
Views: 4727

Re: I'm new - so hiya

Certainly would be interested in how you do with the zf4hp22 conversion! What motors where these fitted to?
by Roverc32
Thu Jun 11, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: I'm new - so hiya
Replies: 15
Views: 4727

Re: I'm new - so hiya

Yes i agree with the comment on the final gearing - i had thought of that a couple of years ago when i decided to keep the old van. My solution was to find a late 2.0 sr engined manual 'box serena with the independent multi link rear suspension ( all constructed within a handy subframe ) and lsd - a...
by Roverc32
Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: I'm new - so hiya
Replies: 15
Views: 4727

Re: I'm new - so hiya

The old ld23 engine is still in - the v8 is replacing it. Lots of fettling and fabricating but i have the time and wherewithal to do it. The 2wd zf 4hp22 box and RR v8 convertor/bell - housing i have to admit i hadn't thought of - I like learning new stuff :D I was stuck on the BG 35/65 school of th...
by Roverc32
Wed Jun 10, 2020 11:25 am
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: I'm new - so hiya
Replies: 15
Views: 4727

Re: I'm new - so hiya

Hi Chris, No pics as yet j- just a growing pile of parts in the shed with my trusty old van. I have taken early retirement and will enjoy this over the next year or so along with the house and new garage. The project is in the planning stage at the moment - initial measurements in the engine bay ( b...
by Roverc32
Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:57 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: I'm new - so hiya
Replies: 15
Views: 4727

I'm new - so hiya

Just saying hello :D .. to all members. I am combining my most favourite ever engine - the 10.5 -1 3.5 with my most favourite van ever .... The Nissan C23 ......... Yes you got it .... the Vanette cargo LWB. Any other odd combinations on here i wonder?

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