Do i sell my v8 engine?

[dan_g8]

I am tempted to sell my v8 engine that i was planning on using for my roadster. After getting the engine in a few weeks ago i have realised that due to the size of it I am going to come across lots of clearance issues. I know that it will fit but it will take a lot of tweaks to get it sitting right.

So do i sell it and settle with something like a tuned zetec or do I stick with it and modify the chassis to allow more room for the engine?

[Tatey]

The question is, will you be happy with a tuned 4 pot zetec, or will you constantly be thinking 'i wish i had put a bit of extra effort in to get that v8 roar'?

[Airhead]

I love the burble of the V8 but assuming it is an old Rover lump then it is just that - on old Rover lump. Modern engines produce way better power verses weight are more economical to run and generally more socially acceptable. If you want an anchor buy a boat

[ozzy1]

I know it wouldn't technically be a roadster but you could follow the plans for the McSorley 442 which is much bigger and has a very large engine bay that would fit a V8


http://www.sevenesque.com/plans/

[spud69]

Zetec with some fast cams in and bike carbs and you'll get the nice tune out of it. Not a V8 but a lot easier......

AndyH

Bike engine everytime, these cars never get used that much anyway so you might as well have summat in there to really give you a scare....and they whooop the sound a Zetec makes hands down