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3rd January 2011, 01:31 AM
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Here is my baby just finished after 3 years graft running a brand new 4.6 v8 out of range rover p38 on mega squirt. Rolling roaded at with 225 bhp and 276 ftlb at wheels. Was tempted to use a v8 in my roadster as I've cut my teeth on them but would have to be a lower spec one as I fear to much power could twist the frame.
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3rd January 2011, 09:07 AM
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Welcome to the forum Sebby
 If you upgrade the chassis tubes to 2mm wall thickness, the chassis will be more than capable of handling the power of a V8  I believe the standard chassis has been designed to handle that sort of power anyways
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3rd January 2011, 10:22 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Sebby! The facebook link does not work. Is the photo public?
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3rd January 2011, 03:49 PM
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This link is public. Does anybody know what the standard chassis is designed to handle
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3rd January 2011, 05:30 PM
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~ My Build Diary - http://davesroadster.blogspot.com/ *updated 7/6/11* Best bit so far: Getting it running Worst bit so far: Cutting steel for wishbones and engine mounts. Most annoying bit so far: Generator packing up half way through welding.
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4th January 2011, 09:27 AM
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Welcome to a very informative forum Sebby
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5th January 2011, 09:12 AM
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If you're coming over on Saturday Sebby i can take you over to David_17's build afterwards, he is only 10 mins away. If he is going to be there during Saturday.
Regards....AndyH
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5th January 2011, 12:36 PM
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The chassis will need more bracing around the engine bay to cope with a V8 and going up to 14swg for major tubes would be a good idea. A good trick is to use offcuts of rhs in the corners where all tubes meet on the floor section...if that makes sense?
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