rebuild my engine

capriv8 · Post by **capriv8** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:13 am

hi all,

I need a company close to northampton to rebuild my rover v8 engine. I think the head gasgets gone but i really want to get the engine nice and reliable.

I already have some parts and the current engine runs but overheated in traffic recently. I have a brand new 3.9 block pistons and a spare crank but i will probably opt for some uprated parts. My old engine is running a edlebrock performer inlet and 500 carb to (giggle gas setup but not fully connected yet) and i've got a duplex timing gear somewhere for it

Trouble is whilst im happy to go ahead with the head gasget change which i think is all that is needed for now - thats about as far as my experience goes with this type of engine!

I also don't have a limited budget which is why i'm also not going out and buying a crate engine ready to go! plus i am rather attached to the one i've got now.

all thoughts and suggestions appreciated

capriv8 · Post by **capriv8** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:21 pm

just noticed the link to v8developments, gave the chap a call - sound really nice and helpfull. He has recomended that i take the engine up to them and for £50 he will arrange to strip the engine in front of me and tell me what needs doing and give a price etc.

i'm guessing you guys all know this chap and will recomend anyway, im impressed on the bassis of the short phonecall anyway but what kind of proces have you guys experienced for a rebuild (plus minor enhencements?)

cheers

sam

Post by **Coops** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:17 pm

did you speak to Rob?

capriv8 · Post by **capriv8** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:36 am

could have been - sounded youngish. Didn't take name. I have seen your website today and the work you have done - i think i am going to be badgering you for advice over the next season!

here are some low res images of the car

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chodjinn · Post by **chodjinn** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:51 pm

that motor looks awesome but please remove the max power spolier it ruins the whole retro look of the car! Nice arches BTW hehe

capriv8 · Post by **capriv8** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:23 pm

but that would mean i have to remove my neons!

tbh I like the look but also i have built this car so far for 3.5K the spoiler was only £23 from eGay

I needed it as my tail end is so light with the ali tubbed rear end.

Post by **Coops** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:34 pm

why did you tub the rear mate?

capriv8 · Post by **capriv8** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:56 am

It's got massive drag wheels and a chevy 9" rear axle. The back end is 5 linked and i have a racing fuel tank inserted into the rear end too!

chodjinn · Post by **chodjinn** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:55 am

mate bung u[p some pics fo the rear end, including interior and 5-link set up please, sounds wicked!

capriv8 · Post by **capriv8** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:48 am

so the bad news was the suposedly almost ready to go engine i had was a pile of crap!!! . Anyway the V8 Development guys were really helpfull and saw my plight and kindly helpme down the road to getting them to build a 3.9 monster!!!!!!

Picked it up 4 weekends ago and i have slowly alsmost finnished getting the engine bay preped.

Just a few things to sourse now.

One of the things i need desperatley is an alternator braket - my old 3.9 one is miles out of alinement and i am no good at cutting and welding

anyone got pics of which one i should be looking for down the scrappers?

Other than that i now have a balanced and lightened fly, a custom clutch and mallory dissy to fit.

With the dissy - will i need a resistor??

cheers all

HairbearTE · Post by **HairbearTE** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:26 pm

That is one tough looking Capri.

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:40 pm

chodjinn wrote:that motor looks awesome but please remove the max power spolier it ruins the whole retro look of the car! Nice arches BTW hehe

Or get a can of satin black on it

capriv8 · Post by **capriv8** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:55 am

believe it or not i am still stuck on mating up the alternator to the pulleys!!!!

i must be a thicko!

the engine is a 3.9 block so prety standard right - but who sells the brakets and alternators seconds hand for these - - no one - and i mean noone, they are always gone and i have visited 20+ scrap yards!

Post by **Coops** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:00 am

can you post a pic of the front end up mate, (timing cover, water pump, bottom pulley etc)
that way we can tell which bracket you need,

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:52 pm

That Cappa looks like it means business mate!!
How did I miss this thread??
Get the bloody thing rolling and bring it up to the big day out in July at the Pod!
See the events section....v8 forum drag day.
You can do some shakedown runs to see how she behaves eh?

I'm keen to lay on my back and have a good look at your rear end as well

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