Rover sd1 v8
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DavidTasoldi
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Rover sd1 v8
Hi, Is there a way to find out whats the difference in the body in the v8 engine model and the 2000 model? Is the v8 engine instaled in the sd1 and Land rover the same engines?
Re: Rover sd1 v8
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suffolkpete
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Re: Rover sd1 v8
There are differences in the base unit and front suspension. While it is possible to install a V8 in a 4-cylinder body, it is a lot of work and would probably compromise some of the safety features of the original design. Most Rover enthusiasts would say don't do it. Also, be aware that the transmission tunnels are different sizes for automatic and manual models.
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Re: Rover sd1 v8
The rover v8 went through various stages so there are some differences depending which SD1 and which land rover you are talking about.
it would take me hours to list all the changes so instead V8 tuner have a handy page detailing all the development stages and variations through the years here:
http://www.v8tuner.co.uk/faqs.php
it would take me hours to list all the changes so instead V8 tuner have a handy page detailing all the development stages and variations through the years here:
http://www.v8tuner.co.uk/faqs.php
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
Re: Rover sd1 v8
^^^The above applies to P6 models, not SD1. AFAIK all SD1 shells are the same.suffolkpete wrote:There are differences in the base unit and front suspension. While it is possible to install a V8 in a 4-cylinder body, it is a lot of work and would probably compromise some of the safety features of the original design. Most Rover enthusiasts would say don't do it. Also, be aware that the transmission tunnels are different sizes for automatic and manual models.
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