V8 into escort mk2

[Cortinamk2]

Hi all new here,,
Hope I m posting in the right place..
I m thinking about putting a rover 3.5 v8 into a ford escort mk2 automatic, anyone done this?
Or May a ford anglia but I see that as a lot harder to squeeze in

Edited by Cortinamk2 on Monday 1st December 12:07

[GAjon]

I’ve not, but a quick Google says it’s been done before, many times.

I would ask though, why a Rover V8? (unless you already have one available ).

Why not a more modern engine, with more available parts and stock, or even an LS depending on your budget.

[Rowe]

As above, it's been done before in the past.
An AJ30 v6 or AJ40 v8 would be what my choice if I were in your shoes.

[fttm]

There is a guy on PH (maybe Slippydiff) who put an LS motor into a MK2 , nice work too .

[jeremyc]

fttm said:

There is a guy on PH (maybe Slippydiff) who put an LS motor into a MK2 , nice work too .

sheepdip did an LS1 into a Mk2. Thread is here.

[normalbloke]

Why is the Rover your V8 of choice?

[braddo]

The Mercedes M113 V8 is cheap, reliable and compact (SOHC) and a 6-speed manual box from a SLK bolts up. With say an Emerald ECU that's the engine/box combo I would be looking at.

It will have double the horsepower and use half the fuel of the Rover V8!

[sideways man]

I put a cosworth yb turbo into a mk1 escort, running 330 bhp. Full gp4 suspension, 6 linked atlas etc. With the benefit of hindsight I wouldn’t do it again. Too much power and torque meant it didn’t drive like an escort. It was quick in a straight line though, once the wheelspin was under control.

[Cortinamk2]

Thanks all..
Was saying rover v8 as I have one in a crate..
Maybe a rethink is on the cards..

[HealeyV8]

The Rover V8 is used so much because it's a lightweight engine so doesn't upset handling. As it's used so much plenty of spares and gearbox options.

[Skyedriver]

Used to be one on the north east autocross circuit, was pretty quick....

[Escort3500]

Fitted in mine OK. Not the quickest of V8s, but did sound lovely