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Post by reg on Jul 17, 2012 20:21:42 GMT 1
Am fitting p5 rover V8 engine with auto box in my 1965 Zodiac. Does anyone have any ideas on sump and exhaust manifold modification needed? I am having some problems.
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Post by zephyrc on Jul 18, 2012 7:20:20 GMT 1
Are you using standard steering set up or is it converted to a rack.. is the deep part of your sump at the rear or is it central.
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Post by reg on Jul 18, 2012 19:42:38 GMT 1
I'm using standard steering and a middle sump.
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Post by mygasser on Aug 4, 2012 21:41:22 GMT 1
you'll need to cut n shut the sump for a front well. luckily the oil pump is at the front so re making the pickup pipe to suit is pretty easy..
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Post by zefa46 on Aug 5, 2012 0:14:16 GMT 1
Before you start have a look at a ford 302 v8 its narrower and fits straight in PLUS its FORD , the bw box is wide mk3 with an auto have a wider tunnel but a ford c4 fits with no mods  |
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Post by reg on Aug 7, 2012 12:42:59 GMT 1
302 was first choice but funds are tight. sump and pick up pipe are sorted engine and gearbox mounts are on the way. exhaust manifold very tight have sauced range rover headers so hopefully can modify to fit. thanks for help so far any suggestions more than welcome Reg
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Post by mygasser on Aug 9, 2012 22:58:58 GMT 1
302 is dearer to buy but much cheaper when its rebuild time down the road. rovers are very expensive in comparison and make stock 302 power when tuned. hopefully you won't have to find out.
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Post by reg on Aug 10, 2012 12:46:58 GMT 1
I know where you are coming from but in standard form the old dog is not badly priced. And the most important thing to me is it sounds like a V8. but should a 302 and C4 come along at the right price its never too late !
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Post by adamski on Mar 2, 2015 8:10:54 GMT 1
Does the rover v8 mount up to the zephyr gearbox?
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Post by reg on Mar 2, 2015 15:28:07 GMT 1
If your car has a bw 35 box you can change bellhousing for the rover hope this helps
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Post by ianrose on Jan 20, 2024 0:19:11 GMT 1
Hi I run a rover v8 in mine
I’m using p 5 manifolds
Range Rover sump I cut the bolt flange off and turned round re welded it so sump is at front and away from steering arms
I spun the pickup pipe too
I’ve ran this set up for about 15 years with no problems
Hope this helps
Ian
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Post by jeffturbo on Jan 21, 2024 14:01:42 GMT 1
Hi I run a rover v8 in mine I’m using p 5 manifolds Range Rover sump I cut the bolt flange off and turned round re welded it so sump is at front and away from steering arms I spun the pickup pipe too I’ve ran this set up for about 15 years with no problems Hope this helps Ian Blimey, that thread is 12 years old and the last post 9 years old. Have to assume the Rover V8 runs lovely in it? |
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Post by Joe on Jan 21, 2024 14:11:27 GMT 1
Yes I was thinking that, Reg lives quite near me and I bought his old six cylinder engine from him. He finished the car and I have seen it running, and he made a great job of it.
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Post by jeffturbo on Jan 21, 2024 15:26:43 GMT 1
Yes I was thinking that, Reg lives quite near me and I bought his old six cylinder engine from him. He finished the car and I have seen it running, and he made a great job of it. Excellent stuff. I like things like this |
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Post by ianrose on Feb 11, 2024 9:36:42 GMT 1
Hi it was a case of to much gin and no glasses 🤓 lesson learnt lol
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