The rover V8 fits a treat! as for weight the heads and block are aluminium most of the serious weight is in the crank and gearbox giving a low centre of gravity!
To fit the engine with rover manual sd1 gearbox the top bulkhead box section needs to be moved back approx 1 1/2", the vertical box section on the drivers side is moved in again approx 1 1/2" this nescessitates altering the angle of the bend of the lower rail (box section) on this side. This still leaves ample room for a pedal box to be made up.
The reason for moving the engine back is to provide clearance for steering shaft to steering rack, also you will need to fit a Seirra Cosworth 2wd (short) oil filter which is a direct fitment to the rover v8.
This should also improve handling, with this set up i have got a good 4" ground clearence from the sump.
Drivetrain wise i have used the Cosworth 2wd 7 1/2" diff, drive shafts and hubs for use of rear discs.
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