outcast
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| posted on 7/3/19 at 03:06 PM |
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Rover V8 into Locost
Will a Rover V8 and LT77 'box fit into a Locost without modifying the chassis other than changing engine/gearbox mounts? if so what rear axle
would you recommend? Thanks in advance
Nige
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Simon
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| posted on 7/3/19 at 05:25 PM |
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When I built mine, I made my chassis 4" wider than book and it was still tight (see pics in archive). I used homebuilt IRS based on Sierra bits
and pieces. Another member Craig 1410 built his around same time went the de dion route (and +4"
When I started building mine I did see a pic of a Rover V8 book car but have no idea what other mods needed doing.
Much as I love the R V8 there are so many better engines to go for now - I'd be inclined to go Jag V6 diesel, at least it'll get good mpg,
far more torque and more bhp from a remap.
Simon
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swanny
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| posted on 8/3/19 at 09:31 AM |
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mine is a book chassis with an extra 6".
re the axle mine has a 3litre capri i believe
[Edited on 8/3/19 by swanny]
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