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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?

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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.

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

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.

^^^The above applies to P6 models, not SD1. AFAIK all SD1 shells are the same.

Thanks for the info.