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Do not know if this link will work but check this out, bet they are quick but how would they handle? anyone driven one??? http://youtube.com/watch?v=hsh4cEhEWlg
With a Mustang engine in - badly it's twice the weight of a RV8.
Use the search function to find my prevoius threads on this subject, if you are intersted in building one then let me know as some development costs could be shared.
Try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuhA2taax4
Use the search function to find my prevoius threads on this subject, if you are intersted in building one then let me know as some development costs could be shared.
Try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPuhA2taax4
Edited by RedCabbage on Friday 17th August 12:44
Just looking into what kind of engine transplants the MX-5 will take, fancied something different to turbo/supercharging, although I know these are probably the best pound for pound ways of gaining more oomph. Really fancy a lightweight high rev screamer, maybe 2.0 litre V-tec from the S2000? or lightweight V6 maybe???????????????????
RedCabbage said:
- drool*
how much i wonder
That LS1 does sound lovely - I have also heard that it destroys the car's balance though. Plus it just doesn't really sit right with me, looks wrong for the car. I think turbo/super charger or RX7 engine is the way to go.
I think I would spend my money on selling the 5 and buying a Chim if I could afford it!
I think I would spend my money on selling the 5 and buying a Chim if I could afford it!
That LS1 does sound lovely - I have also heard that it destroys the car's balance though. Plus it just doesn't really sit right with me, looks wrong for the car. I think turbo/super charger or RX7 engine is the way to go.
I think I would spend my money on selling the 5 and buying a Chim if I could afford it!
I think I would spend my money on selling the 5 and buying a Chim if I could afford it!
NiceCupOfTea said:
That LS1 does sound lovely - I have also heard that it destroys the car's balance though. Plus it just doesn't really sit right with me, looks wrong for the car. I think turbo/super charger or RX7 engine is the way to go.
I think I would spend my money on selling the 5 and buying a Chim if I could afford it!
Surely an LS1 engine can't spoil the balance of the car any more than an RX7 engine would.I think I would spend my money on selling the 5 and buying a Chim if I could afford it!
The MX-5 has 51/49 weight distribution - if you fit a heavier engine it will put more of the weight over the front and if you fit a lighter engine it would take some weight off the front. Either way you wouldn't still have 51/49 front/rear.
Edited by MX-5 Lazza on Monday 20th August 13:14
redgriff500 said:
Yep rover is light and plentiful.
Couple were converted up north and one was sold on Ebay.
Bob carter had a decent site up on his conversion which I think was the first UK Rover V8 but as he didn't come from a car modifying background he did some things the HARD way.
We'll have to have a chat about the spec, Mark.Couple were converted up north and one was sold on Ebay.
Bob carter had a decent site up on his conversion which I think was the first UK Rover V8 but as he didn't come from a car modifying background he did some things the HARD way.
Its been a while since I looked at it...
I was an avid reader of CCC and Fast Car (before it went downhill !)
Mate is a R Rover specialist too...
But I seem to remember that you want P6 manifolds (very tight fitting) and the short (sd1?) water pump etc.
Most seem to rec. starting with the 3.9 if you want a revvy V8 too.
SD1 box is ok, better out of a Sherpa (apparently) T5 stands more abuse but is slower shifting.
The question is which diff as ther std one is too high geared, have heard of Cossie, BMW and RX7 ones being used.
HTH
I was an avid reader of CCC and Fast Car (before it went downhill !)
Mate is a R Rover specialist too...
But I seem to remember that you want P6 manifolds (very tight fitting) and the short (sd1?) water pump etc.
Most seem to rec. starting with the 3.9 if you want a revvy V8 too.
SD1 box is ok, better out of a Sherpa (apparently) T5 stands more abuse but is slower shifting.
The question is which diff as ther std one is too high geared, have heard of Cossie, BMW and RX7 ones being used.
HTH
Typical americans if it ain't broke fix it 'till it is.
To be fair people though the same about the AC Ace when Carrol Shelby put a V8 in the create the Cobra, Rootes were not quite so clever when they did the same to the Sunbeam Alpine. If you want a real V8 laxative try a 60's TVR Griffith 400 4.7litres of V8 in a car designed for a 1500cc B series.
To be fair people though the same about the AC Ace when Carrol Shelby put a V8 in the create the Cobra, Rootes were not quite so clever when they did the same to the Sunbeam Alpine. If you want a real V8 laxative try a 60's TVR Griffith 400 4.7litres of V8 in a car designed for a 1500cc B series.
Isn't the obvious MX5 engine swap a....... highly supercharged MX5 engine 
I think people often lose sight of the fact a standard Rover V8 only produces about 160hp (probably 150hp now they're a few years old) and although they are light for a big engine, they're still heavier than a small four cylinder.
I think people often lose sight of the fact a standard Rover V8 only produces about 160hp (probably 150hp now they're a few years old) and although they are light for a big engine, they're still heavier than a small four cylinder.
How about a triple rotor turbo charged wanknel, Mazda built or had one built for IMSA(Group C) sports prototypes in the early ninties. It will probably maintain the front to rear weight balance and on the overrun you can set fire to anything within 20 meters. There was one racing a the Silverstone Classic meeting recently and as a bonus it sounded awesome.
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