what problems will i hit putting rover v8 in book built chassis

Based on how it's looking with my +4, I reckon you'd have very narrow footwells (i.e. too narrow), no room for any kind of engine bay brace (tube R - which makes a huge difference to chassis stiffness, very important for the relatively heavy V8), and it would further complicate routing the steering column, which is a bit of a job in the first place with all the manifolds in the way.

I know it has been done though, so hopefully someone will have some more positive input.

I have a book chassis and a Rover V8 in the garden. I can't see how it could possibly be made to fit. I'm sure someone could but to me it looks too wide, too high and too long.

David

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Originally posted by DavidM
I have a book chassis and a Rover V8 in the garden.
David

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Hi all First post so go easy.

I have been watching the forum for some time finally have somthing to say so here we go.

I am unsure on the RV8 ( Rover v8 ) will fit in "The Book " chassis but I can confirm we have got one into a MNR vortex had to move some of the Bars to maintain structural integrity. these have been moved to also pick up the engine mounts.

The engine should be going back in tomorow so will post some pictures with it in situe if anyone is intrested.

Regarding the engine the main mod's are the requirement of remote oil filter and cooler.

Steering is going to be intresting but not imposible.

Oh PS before I go should mention I am 6'6" tall 38 inside leg size 13 feet and can fit in the vortex inc the revised tunnel layout and operate all pedals individually unlike some of the other kits I have tried.

Kind regards

Agriv8

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Originally posted by Rorty

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Originally posted by DavidM
I have a book chassis and a Rover V8 in the garden.
David

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What sort of fertiliser do you recommend to raise them?

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How do they fit in a Westfield then, cos the engine bay area of the SEiW chassis is dimensionally very close to the book chassis from what Ive seen

I know how DAX do it - don't know if westfield are the same.
I have photos somewhere

Regards

Agriv8

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Originally posted by DarrenW

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Originally posted by Rorty

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Originally posted by DavidM
I have a book chassis and a Rover V8 in the garden.
David

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What sort of fertiliser do you recommend to raise them?

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John Innes no.3, but you have to keep on top of them or they grow fast, get wild and need thinning out a bit so they dont get under your feet. Keep them well watered or they get hot in the summer. They need big irrigation pipes as well down both sides

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