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 posted on 12/6/03 at 06:33 PM |
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rover V8 auto
As i am new to the locost bizz, i hope this question hasn't been asked already,
It seems hard nowadays to find a manual gearbox fitting a RV8, so i would like to know if it's possible to use an auto gearbox as normally
fitted to a rover V8 3.5 in a locost type chassis: Is it much bigger, heavier slower than a manual 5 speed?
I do like auto gearboxes anyway, great for cruising, but since weight and size are a great issue on any locost, this could be a problem...
Thanx for any advice
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craig1410
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| posted on 12/6/03 at 10:02 PM |
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Hi,
I seriously considered this myself but found a manual box just at the right time. If it helps, I paid £140 for a recently reconditioned box but this
was very cheap to be honest. I think that £250-300 is not uncommon (LT77 type) and a good bit more for the TVR (R380 I think it's called) type
box.
Whatever you do, don't build your transmission tunnel without the box in place. If you do get a manual box then give me a shout and I can help
to show you how it can be fitted. My website shows lots of pictures of this so take a look.
My advice is to hunt high and low for a manual gearbox. They are out there! Alternatively, I think you can fit a Ford type 9 gearbox to the Rover
engine using an adapter plate. Bear in mind that you will need a flywheel, clutch, clutch slave cylinder and spigot bearing to convert an automatic
engine to manual. This can be pricey in itself.
Go on, find a manual gearbox (with the engine) you can do it! 
Good luck,
Craig.
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Spyderman
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| posted on 12/6/03 at 11:19 PM |
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I have seen a TR7 V8 for sale. That would have the necessary bits. Rover V8 with correct water pump and manual gearbox, plus a live axle that could be
used.
Terry
Spyderman
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