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You're already close.
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Lookin' good! You're going to put a Buick "nail head" in it!? Wild.
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Thanks guys. Close on the motor. That's an NOS Buick 215 block with fitted pistons along with other NOS parts too. I can lift that block with one arm! Pretty cool little engine. All aluminum, same cubic inch as the factory V8, similar in looks yet better performance. It's coupled to a T5 from an 89 Camaro using an S10 tail shaft to get the shifter where I want it. I'm going to to do some asthetics to the valve covers and intake to make it more similar to the factory engine.
Front is a Mustang II, stock spindles, and the rear is a 4-link 9” by Currie with 3.70 gears. Wheels are from an early Jeep Mutt and almost identical to the steel wheels after I get done with a few mods to them. Same size as the factory too and correct Michelin radials I've got the column mounted, pedals mounted, mocked up a seat to make sure I'm looking through the glass and not the instruments or upper frame, and am working on a steering wheel I found that's almost identical to the real deal too. It's from a tractor of all things! More to come. Cheers Dave
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Dave,
I think that's the engine that Rover in the UK bought the rights to produce for use in their cars. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_V8_engine . IIRC after Land Rover stopped production Mitchell Cotts produced it for some additional years but that may have stopped now. Likely a number ended up back in the US in Rover cars, MGB V8, maybe Morgan plus 8, TR7 V8. How close it is to the original Buick engine I can't say but maybe an option for bits.
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Hi Dave,
Yes, correct. Same motor. Olds has a version which has different heads adding an additional head bolt too. Plenty of aftermarket support. They're popular amongst the MG and other British cars for a V8 swap.
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Cool bit of nostalgia in that engine! *cough*turbo*cough*
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I run the Rover V8 in my everyday car; nice reliable, easy-to-work-on '60's engine.
If you recondition it do not bore the liners, as they will come loose after assembly. Buy the flanged liners from Turner Engineering in the UK and all will be well, Cheers Charlie
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Morning guys! Been working on the 507 and it's moving forward nicely! Here's some updated pics for you all. I've tried to follow the original design in regards to the inner structure and modified where needed. Very happy with it so far.
I should be priming it next week. I have hundreds of reference photos I've been relying on. A bunch are of a Series 1 which has some structural differences. It's been quite a learning experience with more to come. Right now all of the exterior panels are off and I'm finishing up the inner structure. More pics next week! Cheers Dave
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WOW!
Nice job.
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Larry |
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WOW, indeed! I'm curious how Texas handles registration for vehicles like this. California allows 500 kit cars per year. Maybe that has changed, I dunno.
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