Rover V8 to W50
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:26 am
Due to the lack of availability of manual bits for rover v8s in NZ i decided to run with a toyota W50 gearbox out of early RWD celica's. These are a cast iron housing box so are able to withstand a bit of grunt. I had an auto rover belhousing mated to the W50 one using a alloy plate and them being welded together.
Also purchased an 18lb flywheel to run in the conversion.
Have driven it once and a great improvement to the auto, cost a bit of money but i am happy with the result. Be interesting to see how much abuse the gearbox can take
Also purchased an 18lb flywheel to run in the conversion.
Have driven it once and a great improvement to the auto, cost a bit of money but i am happy with the result. Be interesting to see how much abuse the gearbox can take