craig1410
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| posted on 28/1/04 at 09:16 PM |
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Andy,
That is interesting about the A-series engine and certainly explains why I found the weight comparable to the V8! I used to sling the A-series engines
in and out of my old mini by hand (with a friend helping...) My mini had a removable fibreglass front and you could just take it off, detach the
engine from all the plumbing etc and lift it straight out. I must have gone through 6 or 7 engines while I had my little mini including a turbo
charged one with increased boost pressure (~ 140 BHP). That was bloody good fun!!
Yes I don't understand the pricing on the 800 either as I always thought the Fastback was more popular but then again, maybe that's why it
is cheaper - lots around? Mine's a saloon from 1993 with 127k miles on it. Still goes very well although I do give it more respect than I used
to now due to its age.
Cheers,
Craig.
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JoelP
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| posted on 29/1/04 at 09:16 AM |
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i prefer the fast back ones myself, mainly cos im fussy about a rear wiper! the busted one is a saloon anyway, IIRC i've had 2 fastback ones as
well.
one of my fav features is the one touch electrics, well designed for the time. especially considering its a rover...
ps whilst im here, is there only one kind of LT77 or is it different on the v8? ta...
[Edited on 29/1/04 by JoelP]
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Stu16v
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| posted on 29/1/04 at 07:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by craig1410
Stu,
Which other engines do Westfield supply?
The point we are making here is that the T-series is heavy, not that the V8 is light! The V8 is certainly lighter than a 2 Litre Pinto but you
can't compare it with the likes of a K-series 1.8 as these are also alloy block engines and only 4 pots. I think the K-series is around
100Kg's (220lbs) IIRC.
Cheers,
Craig.
Ignoring the BEC options, Westfields fit/have fitted xflow's, pinto's, Zetec's, CVH's, VX's, Cosworth's (basically
the Pinto-waits for flames), and of course, the RV8. Owners have fitted various other motors, but IIRC no other engine has been a factory option.
Only the limited run FW400 with a carbon fibre monocoque was fitted with a K series. The point being that it is the installed weight is what counts,
not the fact that it is lighter 'on the bench', and only then is it relevent if weight is a big part of your grand scheme of things. Cant
argue with the fact that it has the best soundtrack though.....
Dont just build it.....make it!
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craig1410
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| posted on 29/1/04 at 07:25 PM |
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Joel,
The LT77 came in two variants as far as I know. The non-Vitesse (early box) and the later Vitesse/VDP Efi box which had some modifications to the
bearings to make it stronger. i could be wrong but I think it had roller bearings instead if ball bearings (anyone able to confirm this?)
Also, later V8 cars such as the Morgan's/TVR's have an R380 gearbox which fits to the same bellhousing but is a revised and re-engineered
box which is supposed to be much better. LT77's are in short supply these days by all accounts, especially good ones!
Cheers,
Craig.
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