VinceGledhill
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| posted on 14/6/16 at 08:26 PM |
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Mad Project, just for the hell of it V8 - 4WD
Hi People.
I've already built one locost, and made quite a grand job of it if I do say so myself, but I've been away for some time and have been
thinking about a mad little project.
I was thinking about a 3.5 rover V8 and 4 wheel drive.
Any recommendation of donor vehicle bits?
Regards
Vince Gledhill
Time Served Auto Electrician
Lucas Leeds 1979-1983
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scudderfish
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| posted on 14/6/16 at 08:32 PM |
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Dax used 4x4 Sierra bits in their 4x4 Rush.
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VinceGledhill
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| posted on 14/6/16 at 08:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scudderfish
Dax used 4x4 Sierra bits in their 4x4 Rush.
They're like hen's teeth now though.... and could I shoehorn a rover V8 into there?
Regards
Vince Gledhill
Time Served Auto Electrician
Lucas Leeds 1979-1983
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Wadders
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| posted on 14/6/16 at 08:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by VinceGledhill
They're like hen's teeth now though.... and could I shoehorn a rover V8 into there?
My mate built a V8 Dax Quadra, awesome thing but cost north of £25k to build, eventually sold it for about £13k 
http://rushowners.se7ens.net/register/members/johncellier.html
[Edited on 14/6/16 by Wadders]
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VinceGledhill
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| posted on 14/6/16 at 10:07 PM |
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That's the ticket.
£25k... hardly in the locost bracket then...
Regards
Vince Gledhill
Time Served Auto Electrician
Lucas Leeds 1979-1983
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shindha
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| posted on 14/6/16 at 10:23 PM |
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What about an (ford era) Jaguar 4X4 into a Reliant Scimitar, a project I would like to do some day when time, space and funds permit.
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rf900rush
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| posted on 14/6/16 at 10:28 PM |
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Once had Range Rover 3.5v8 then later fitted with a 350ci chevy . Loved the V8', but having had a 3.0 flat 6 Subaru recently I would go for
something even madder. 
3.0 H6 outback's are 4x4 and are getting cheap now.
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bi22le
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| posted on 14/6/16 at 10:44 PM |
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Not v8 but i would consider using an a3 quottro.
Them 1.8T 20v are good for 350bhp with minor mods. Better faster and lighter than an old v8, you just don't get the sound track
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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hkp57
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| posted on 15/6/16 at 10:55 AM |
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Have a look through this site for some interesting thoughts
http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/
Fleet
SKC Raptor R - Hayabusa
Toyota C-HR Hybrid Limited Edition
Honda VFR1200 CrossTourer
DCT
Marlin Roadster 1800
Mercedes Vito 116 Sport
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loggyboy
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| posted on 15/6/16 at 11:07 AM |
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Perfect donor
Audi A8 Sline 4.2 V8 1998 QUATTRO PETROL
Mistral Motorsport
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 15/6/16 at 11:52 AM |
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Talk to Coozer he is building a V8 Jago monster with plenty of LandLand rover parts going in. He is desperate to build a Midlana so a fist full of
fivers might see you both sorted out wit exciting new projects.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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mark chandler
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| posted on 15/6/16 at 08:14 PM |
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you really need a 4x4 Sierra box and front axle, Audi looks great but the engine is in front of the front drive shafts.
Landrover is a very heavy option.
[Edited on 15/6/16 by mark chandler]
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Adamirish
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| posted on 15/6/16 at 08:49 PM |
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Do the au dos all use haldex? That could either be great or a complete ballache.
Maybe a rotten Impreza as a doner? Hugely tuneable engine and tough as old boots drive train.
MK Indy 1700 Xflow
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nick205
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| posted on 16/6/16 at 09:09 AM |
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IIRC the lower spec Audi's are primarily FWD cars that sense front wheel slip and then feed power to the rear wheels. Higher spec Audi's
may be proper 4WD, but from what I've seen tend to cost more. A Subaru would (I imagine being a flat engine) be harder to mate another engine
to.
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Adamirish
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| posted on 16/6/16 at 12:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
IIRC the lower spec Audi's are primarily FWD cars that sense front wheel slip and then feed power to the rear wheels. Higher spec Audi's
may be proper 4WD, but from what I've seen tend to cost more. A Subaru would (I imagine being a flat engine) be harder to mate another engine
to.
That's how haldex works. For rolling road runs, the operator will pull the fuse for the haldex and run it in fwd.
MK Indy 1700 Xflow
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VinceGledhill
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| posted on 16/6/16 at 09:10 PM |
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I've been talking to friends today who mentioned an impreza, or even cheaper, and old legacy.
Thinking about making it inspired from the aerial atom. With lovely curves, but in stainless instead of mild steel ;-)
Regards
Vince Gledhill
Time Served Auto Electrician
Lucas Leeds 1979-1983
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mark chandler
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| posted on 16/6/16 at 11:18 PM |
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Massively wide and sits in front of the axle, there is a good reason people do not use them.
Would be interesting if you lost the rear drive and put behind the driver.
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coozer
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| posted on 17/6/16 at 02:48 PM |
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My V8 project is indeed on hold just cause I can't be bothered ATM... Thing is the rover axles are a bit too monstrous for me and trying to
find some Jimmy ones that don't cost the same as a new car!
I've got the Summit parts catalogue here and V8s over the pond are cheap as chips!
Do not even think of using stainless over mild, it will end in tears!!!
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Chris_Xtreme
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| posted on 17/6/16 at 09:30 PM |
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my xtreme is stainless, but a monocoque, I think it is great, very strong, doesn't twist at all I'd say with a v8 in it.
just my 2p worth on stainless!
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coozer
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| posted on 17/6/16 at 10:12 PM |
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What I meant was don't use stainless tubes for a chassis.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 18/6/16 at 06:51 AM |
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Seirra 4x4 is a simple system.
Was using this, but now using a bmw zf 8hp70 4x4 auto box with a controller for the front rear torque control.
One advantage of the bmw box is the left side is the front propshaft.
Darren
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VinceGledhill
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| posted on 25/6/16 at 09:33 AM |
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I'm going off the idea now. Thanks for your replies guys.
Regards
Vince Gledhill
Time Served Auto Electrician
Lucas Leeds 1979-1983
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