It's official...V8 time

[dbrick]

I bit the bullet and got a Rover 3.9 v8 to start the swap. I'm calling it Roverkill. Goal is 275-300 HP and 300-plus torque. It's an amazing engine I can lift the bare block with one hand. 320 -350 pounds ready to run. I think it's lighter than the U20. Plans call for a GM T5 5 speed and stock rear for now. Block turned out to be no good, seller refunded most of the money, and the other parts are well worth the price. On the hunt for a 4.0 liter block, stronger version with crossbolt mains.



This will be a long process, but one of my bigger priorities will be a much larger radiator. A clean 2000 rad with elec fan may work, but if this engine overheats, it's toast, so over cooling is a good idea. Any suggestions?

I am going to mock it up on an extra frame, may even do a rack and pinion conversion for steering column and radiator clearance.

Now the big question, how long until Alvin finds a photo of one and posts it?

[Dave]

Dave,

I've been very happy with my Fluidyne:

http://www.fluidyne.com/pl_hpimports.html
Part number FHP11-92CIV - Honda Civic Application

The best part is that the stock Honda Civic electric fan and shroud assembly bolts right on.

[nomadtrash]

Try Del Long. He had a few of those motors taking up space in his garage if I remember correctly.
dglong@aol.com

[Alvin]

Now the big question, how long until Alvin finds a photo of one and posts it?

Here you go Dave:

Now don't forget to put Stickerman's "Not Datsun" sticker on your wing window
But seriously, take a look here at all the quality v8 swaps here, ac, nice radiator ideas, and ways to get power:
http://www.britishv8.org/Photos-MG-Conversions.htm

Go Ford 302, EFI and don't look back.

[dbrick]

I meant in a Datsun , but those are nice shots. It's gonna be a long road to do it right.

[Alvin]

I meant in a Datsun , but .

Rovers are for MG's!!!!
Fords and Chevy's are for Hot Rods
Nissans are for Nissans

A long road indeed but can't wait to see the finished product!

[dbrick]

Oh, I'd love to put in a Titan or Infinity V8, but budgets are budgets.

[spl310]

Oh, I'd love to put in a Titan or Infinity V8, but budgets are budgets.

Infinity engine on the east coast for $625 BIN http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-INF ... enameZWDVW

Titan engine with only 12,000 miles on it for $1,790 BIN http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-06-Ni ... enameZWDVW

[spl310]

If you don't want to eBay it, then you can find a Titan engine on car-part.com for $1000 or so (less for a fire victim) and an Infinity engine for about half of that...

[Conner]

Has anyone put a VQ56 into a roadster yet?

[dbrick]

Has anyone put a VQ56 into a roadster yet?

I don't know, but that engine looks a bit big.

[nomadtrash]

Has anyone put a VQ56 into a roadster yet?

I've got a Q45 MAF on my motor. Is that close enough?

I think Les was installing a Hemi in a roadster a while back.

[dbrick]

I think Les was installing a Hemi in a roadster a while back.

I'm feeling saner now.

[x5.0guy]

Hey Dave I have been thinking about a 2.3 turbo out of a merkur xr4ti or svo mustang. They are tough and powerful with plenty of performance options. It's just a thought for now. good luck, Craig

[FergO2k]

Isn't the engine Dave is talking about a later version of the V-8 in this car (alum blocked 215 from a 63 Pontiac Wildcat) ??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-Dat ... dZViewItem

The license was sold to Rover/MG (insert Brit name here) and used for years afterwards. (and was also the basis for porsche front engined V-8 from the 80's, or is that just a rumor)

even though not a Nissan motor, it looks nicely done. When he says "ready to go racing", I am just not sure "with whom"?