Mick,
Try not to take it personal. I've been "chastised" a few times on this list
and on the Z list, but it's not meant to be in a mean way. I just tune out the
bad and try to learn from the collective info of the list.
I've been watching this thread with interest as I've started my Buick
215/Rover 3.5L conversion into my '66. There are a LOT of mods necessary and
I'm into my 2nd year of development...a hint to those thinking of any
conversion...these things take time and patience. There are a lot of issues
with the 215 swap. Email me directly for any info you might have and I'll let
you know what you're in for.
The good things: the 215 puts out 185hp stock, and weighs 319 lbs fully
dressed. Bored .040, with a Edelbrock Performer intake and Edelbrock 500cfm
carb, ported exhausts to custom header, EI and MSD6AL, I'm hoping for + or -
220hp.
After reading about the SR20DET engines putting out about the same HP for
@$2-2500K used, I'm a little bummed. Seeing as how the mods necessary are
probably less than what I've already gone through. I've already spent $2500
rebuilding the engine, $800 rebuilding the Rover 5spd. tranny, and still have a
ways to go installing it, exhaust system, need to add u-joints to the steering
shaft and figure out a custom radiator setup.
Be ready to spend lots of time and money...
Some days, you end up just staring at the thing, dreaming of one day driving
it...=)
Stan Wada
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