Project V8 2 years on
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Project V8 2 years on
The car has been running well with only a few teething troubles, oil leak from gearbox, needed new output seal, speedo cable snapped, re modified new cable and fitted, exhaust gasket. Have upgraded the ignition system and fitted a new Edelbrock carb. Car pulls like a train and isn't too bad on fuel, went to France last year and caused quite a stir wherever it went. looking forward to some events this year. Any recommendations?
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Re: Project V8 2 years on
Nice clean looking minor you have there . Did you fit the rover engine yourself ? what axle / gearbox do you run ?
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Re: Project V8 2 years on
it would be great to see you at the national rally..
there is a very active group of modified / customised on the morris minor owners site and they regularly try to get together at shows around the country..
http://morrisminorowners.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=2
there is a very active group of modified / customised on the morris minor owners site and they regularly try to get together at shows around the country..
http://morrisminorowners.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=2
Re: Project V8 2 years on
yes I did fit the engine myself it has 5 sp gearbox jag rear axle and mgb front, looking to do some more mods to it later in the year.
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Re: Project V8 2 years on
MMO Rally at Pately Bridge near Harrogate August 1st - 3rd
http://morrisminorowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8096
A few modded Minors will be there - including mine.
Pete
http://morrisminorowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8096
A few modded Minors will be there - including mine.
Pete
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Re: Project V8 2 years on
Have read in depth the thread of plastic orange and his new minor and it has inspired me to start thinking about pro street. now the problem I have do I make some major mods to mine or start again. what about a convertible? I shall give some careful thought before the start at the end of the summer.
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Re: Project V8 2 years on
A few 'issues' to consider with pro street though - they don't go round corners quite as quickly as a well sorted 'normal' configuration vehicle. Also, I've discovered I really need a rear anti roll bar as the leverage on the shocks causes a bit of rear roll. If you up the springs rates to compensate, the ride becomes too harsh. It's all a compromise though.
You could convert yours - just narrow the jag rear, fit wheel tubs, and narrow the front suspension. The jag IRS probably wouldn't suffer the same roll as the solid rear I have fitted.
Pete
You could convert yours - just narrow the jag rear, fit wheel tubs, and narrow the front suspension. The jag IRS probably wouldn't suffer the same roll as the solid rear I have fitted.
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Re: Project V8 2 years on
Took the car to Shakespear county raceway, it ran 15.5 1/4 mile. Came away saying I'm going to need a bigger engine, so I'm now looking for a 4.6 range rover engine. Have spoken to RPI engineering who deal with hot V8's and without too much difficulty hope to get over 250 bhp but crucially a whole load more of torque. here's hoping.
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Re: Project V8 2 years on
RPI aren't the best folk to speak to with regard to performance - and they are mega pricey. Best to join up here for all things Rover V8 and absorb the information: http://www.v8forum.co.uk/forum/index.ph ... cdc094a89c
My Rover engined minor - 3.9 with edelbrock carb and inlet, hurricane cam, headers etc does a repetitive 14.7 @ 95 mph. It would go faster if I emptied the boot contents and lowered the tyre pressures.
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My Rover engined minor - 3.9 with edelbrock carb and inlet, hurricane cam, headers etc does a repetitive 14.7 @ 95 mph. It would go faster if I emptied the boot contents and lowered the tyre pressures.
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Re: Project V8 2 years on
Lovely car
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Re: Project V8 2 years on
My rover powered minor did consistent 14.5's last time out
My Ls1 powered one managed a 12.9 during a shakedown run - that's with me backing off, so I'd guess 11's is likely.
PO
My Ls1 powered one managed a 12.9 during a shakedown run - that's with me backing off, so I'd guess 11's is likely.
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