My V8 Project
Moderator: phpBB2 - Administrators
My V8 Project
Recently joined thought I'd say hi to all and post a couple of pics of my V8 Granada,
She's a 1976 Mk1 Estate fitted with a 351ci Windsor engine, running a CC 265 dual energy Cam, Ford Racing Inlet with a Holley 600cfm. All coupled up to a C4 transmission fitted with Shift improvement kit uprated bands etc and a 2400 stall convertor.
Got to do some more work on her this year, axle swap out for LSD, re-route exhausts, new wheels etc, so should keep me busy!!!
Steve.
She's a 1976 Mk1 Estate fitted with a 351ci Windsor engine, running a CC 265 dual energy Cam, Ford Racing Inlet with a Holley 600cfm. All coupled up to a C4 transmission fitted with Shift improvement kit uprated bands etc and a 2400 stall convertor.
Got to do some more work on her this year, axle swap out for LSD, re-route exhausts, new wheels etc, so should keep me busy!!!
Steve.
Currently running a 351ci 1976 Mk1 Granada Estate.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.
Thanks guys,
gelmonkey - It does surprise a few people sometimes me included!! Has been known to surprise a few of the local boyracers
It's quite quiet on idle/low RPM, so is reasonably stealthy, but when you put your foot down it goes up a few decibels...
kiwicar - The engine does almost look like it should be there, just a shame Ford didn't drop one in as standard, also by adding the extra weight of the engine it made the stance of the car look better I think,
Steve.
gelmonkey - It does surprise a few people sometimes me included!! Has been known to surprise a few of the local boyracers
It's quite quiet on idle/low RPM, so is reasonably stealthy, but when you put your foot down it goes up a few decibels...
kiwicar - The engine does almost look like it should be there, just a shame Ford didn't drop one in as standard, also by adding the extra weight of the engine it made the stance of the car look better I think,
Steve.
Currently running a 351ci 1976 Mk1 Granada Estate.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.
Thanks Mike, the body work is surprising good for it's age
Paul, I've been looking at the quaife setup and got a price off them for the ATB unit (not cheap!!!), possibly thinking about going for a cosworth irs instead, give the advantage of disc brakes and should be reaonsably strong, plus parts are readily available. Also could do with tweaking the axle ratio slightly, running a c4 auto on a 3.45:1 ratio is great for take off but crap at cruising, like to get it down to around 3.2-3.3:1 try and get best of both worlds.
I was originaly going to put a 9" rear in, but the car is so straight decided that I don't want to cut it about too much..... despite the engine and gearbox mods, it wouldn't take much to put it back to standard.
I've been looking at the videos of stevieturbo's granada, man that things quick out of interest anyone know what rear end he uses?
Steve.
Paul, I've been looking at the quaife setup and got a price off them for the ATB unit (not cheap!!!), possibly thinking about going for a cosworth irs instead, give the advantage of disc brakes and should be reaonsably strong, plus parts are readily available. Also could do with tweaking the axle ratio slightly, running a c4 auto on a 3.45:1 ratio is great for take off but crap at cruising, like to get it down to around 3.2-3.3:1 try and get best of both worlds.
I was originaly going to put a 9" rear in, but the car is so straight decided that I don't want to cut it about too much..... despite the engine and gearbox mods, it wouldn't take much to put it back to standard.
I've been looking at the videos of stevieturbo's granada, man that things quick out of interest anyone know what rear end he uses?
Steve.
Currently running a 351ci 1976 Mk1 Granada Estate.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.
Ex-Owner of 2x V8 Rover SD1's.
like the engine bay, how ford should of done them. You could always use a 8" axle, should be able to get the gearing you want,and cheaper to get hold off. rich
Nightbreed racing, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJoUTZ8UUps