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Rover V8 in the TVR 350SE to 450SE "wedges"
Alez - 22/11/06 at 03:51 PM

Hi All,

I've been thinking about this car and would like to know if anyone familiar with its engine could help with a few basic questions.

Gearbox: is it a 4 or 5 gear one?

Ignition: is it electronic, mechanic injection or mechanic with contact points? (my apologies for the poor english and terminology, I try my best)

Engine: can it be repaired in a generic mechanic garage? how special is the Rover V8 engine from TVR compared to the factory Rover V8 from Rover?

Cheers,

Alex

PS: I registered in the Pistonhead forums where there is a specific forum for Wedges but as of today the are not allowing newcomers to post due to a recent abuse..


[Edited on 22/11/06 by Alez]

Agriv8 - 22/11/06 at 04:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Alez
Hi All,

I've been thinking about this car and would like to know if anyone familiar with its engine could help with a few basic questions.

Gearbox: is it a 4 or 5 gear one?


Would think it will be fitted with a 5 speed lt77 sd1 gearbox

quote:

Ignition: is it electronic, mechanic injection or mechanic with contact points? (my apologies for the poor english and terminology, I try my best)



Would think electronic ignition. If it is points can be upgraded electroic with the correct distributor ( these were fitted later range rovers and discoveries )
quote:


Engine: can it be repaired in a generic mechanic garage? how special is the Rover V8 engine from TVR compared to the factory Rover V8 from Rover?



the engines are generically the same came from the same suplier rover anyone able to the range rover v8 engine will be able to work on the TVR engine
quote:


Cheers,

Alex

PS: I registered in the Pistonhead forums where there is a specific forum for Wedges but as of today the are not allowing newcomers to post due to a recent abuse..


[Edited on 22/11/06 by Alez]


another forum worth looking at is www.v-8.org.uk

Alez - 22/11/06 at 05:20 PM

That sounds fantastic (both your reply and the engine or so I've been told ).

I will need to buy one then

Btw the reason I've been thinking about it is I can't think of a cheaper factory built car with proper tube chassis + GRP body (and a top and a heater) which gives about 300 bhp and matching torque, these cars are being sold for about 4k to 6k..

Thanks for your answer.

Cheers,

Alex

[Edited on 22/11/06 by Alez]

MikeRJ - 22/11/06 at 05:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Alez
I can't think of a cheaper factory built car with rotten tube chassis + GRP body


I've corrected that for you. Seriously, they do suffer from rust so be very carefull when buying!

Alez - 22/11/06 at 06:19 PM



Thanks for that! Advice taken.

Cheers.

donut - 23/11/06 at 09:30 AM

Apparently the chassis on TVR's last about 25 years before they need refurbishing. Something to think about.

Agriv8 - 23/11/06 at 09:58 AM

The main chasis tubes are usually lubricated by the engine oil. An Oil tight Rover v8 are possible but unless the builder know the 'leak points ' it is vey likly that it will drip/leak.

Powder caoting on the TVR chassis has always been a little hit and miss.

Out riggers by the rear wheels are am issue especially in the uk with the amount of road salt used in winter.

regards agriv8

Alez - 23/11/06 at 06:14 PM

Thanks guys.

On the engine leaks, I don't know your MOT regulations but they do look for leaks here in Spain because engine oil is considered a dangerous waste to the environment

Cheers,

Alex