The Rover V8

Might pay to up the gauge of the lower rails as well perhaps to 14swg?

[shadowcaster]

I was thinking it would be a good idea to add a bit of extra strength in those areas.

[flyerncle]

Input from the boss might be helpfull if you are adding metal here and there or am I in for more flack Mr G ?

After all I would think it was CAD drawn and all stresses etc worked out with good margin for the "Human factor" built in.

Just a thought....

[snapper]

You may need bigger wheels or a taller diff to make use of the lower revs but higher torque

[V8 Roadster]

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.