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1. Re: Idea to reality (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 16:54:09 +0100 (BST); 280 from a 215 would require around 7000rpm = a lot of money. You need to go for a bigger capacity. Cheapest way currently is to just buy a new short engine. Then the cylinder heads are the most imp; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-09/msg00010.html (7,097 bytes)
2. Re: Oil Filter...flow directions? (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 11:30:37 +0100 (BST); Down the outside and up the middle. Ian /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net mailing list ///; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-09/msg00021.html (6,559 bytes)
3. Re: Clutch (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 12:38:13 +0100 (BST); The std clutch seems to be able to cope with 220HP/220ftlbs easily enough. The AP Racing 9 1/2" unit is popular and works well on even the biggest normally aspirated engines. The McLeod 10 1/2" unit; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-09/msg00022.html (6,855 bytes)
4. Re: 300 hp in a crate? (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 14:31:25 +0100 (BST); Those engines need a fair bit of work to make even 300HP. TVR are well-known for making ambitious claims with the Rover V8. I know a number of people who have had their engines tested in Griffith 50; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-09/msg00031.html (7,273 bytes)
5. Re: 4.6L V8 for Triumph TR8 (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 15:01:34 +0100 (BST); They do bolt in using the old bellhousing and rear extension although there are a few differences in shape. Don't know if this would require any changes to the tunnel or mounts on a TR8, it does on; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-09/msg00037.html (7,995 bytes)
6. Re: Spark Plug Question, AGAIN (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 11:28:53 +0100 (BST); The spark plug of choice on pretty much all tuned Rover V8s is the NGK BC7ES. This is one grade harder than the standard plug and it does not have a projected nose. The electrodes sit almost flush wi; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-08/msg00036.html (7,161 bytes)
7. Re: Spark Plug Question, AGAIN (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:59:36 +0100 (BST); Faster heat dissipation, colder running. To answer other people's questions: If the reach is correct then maybe they will fit the older US heads. I doubt you'd get any benefit on a standard engine a; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-08/msg00044.html (7,196 bytes)
8. Re: 4.2 engine (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 10:39:22 +0100 (BST); I have a competition engine built into one of the new blocks. It uses the old 215 heads with standard valves and it outperforms most 'higher spec' engines on the track, dragstrip and dyno. It was bu; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-07/msg00028.html (7,756 bytes)
9. Re: switching in a 4.6 block replacement (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 13:55:35 +0100 (BST); Available now on www.seight.com The quality is a bit ropey but it is legible on my computer and if I print it out. Regards, Ian /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net mailing list ///; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-07/msg00030.html (6,900 bytes)
10. Re: Intake Manifold Torque (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 13:14:55 +0100 (BST); Book says 25-30ftlbs but I have had problems and use less - plus you can't usually get a torque wrench on some of them. The latest foam covered gasket doesn't use any sealant. Regards, Ian /// /// b; /html/buick-rover-v8/2001-07/msg00046.html (7,224 bytes)
11. Re: Rover V8 Oil Pressure (fwd) (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 11:21:41 +0100 (BST); I've had 6 Rover V8s in various stages of tune and tiredness. The max pressure I have ever seen at idle when hot is 20psi and even that drops to 16psi if the oil is really hot (it's a 4.2 with nearl; /html/buick-rover-v8/2000-09/msg00018.html (7,208 bytes)
12. Re: Rover head port/valve size list? (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 11:13:21 +0100 (BST); The Hardcastle books have info on valve sizes. The pre-sd1 had 38mm inlets and 33.3mm exhausts. The SD1 had 40mm inlets and 34mm exhausts. You can fit 41.4mm and 35.5mm valves on the standard SD1 sea; /html/buick-rover-v8/2000-07/msg00010.html (7,329 bytes)
13. Re: "Spark deflectors" (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 15:29:59 +0100 (BST); I've seen a few heads done by some of the leading Rover V8 tuners in the UK. Some of them remove the deflector while others leave it alone. All these heads seem to perform well so I doubt that it ma; /html/buick-rover-v8/2000-06/msg00016.html (7,421 bytes)
14. Re: lightened flywheels (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 12:43:37 +0100 (BST); Being steel the McCleod can be lightened considerably without any risk. Ian -- Ian Crocker ian@btcase.bt.co.uk http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/9190/; /html/buick-rover-v8/2000-04/msg00013.html (6,844 bytes)
15. Re: Air Flow Meter (Flap type) (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 10:34:34 +0000 (GMT); What info fo you need ? I've got a book called 'How to Tune and Modify Bosch Fuel INjection' which may have the info. Ian -- Ian Crocker ian@btcase.bt.co.uk http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/9190/; /html/buick-rover-v8/2000-03/msg00008.html (7,077 bytes)
16. Re: Motor oil (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 16:11:36 +0000 (GMT); Yes, http://www.jeengineering.co.uk Ian -- "Just pass the work I assign you along to somebody else and trust to luck. We call that delegation of responsibility." -- Joseph Heller Ian Crocker ian@btc; /html/buick-rover-v8/2000-02/msg00015.html (7,751 bytes)
17. Re: Allen key oil way plugs (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:22:06 +0000 (GMT); I've done a couple of blocks. They were very tight. I used a good quality hex bit for a socket drive and a long lever. Ian; /html/buick-rover-v8/2000-01/msg00015.html (6,776 bytes)
18. Re: Discovery engine any good? (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:27:43 +0000 (GMT); You use the old type front cover instead which comes with the distributor (and the attendant distributor drive gear problems!). Ian -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possibl; /html/buick-rover-v8/2000-01/msg00045.html (7,553 bytes)
19. Re: Holley 390 Secondary Fuel Metering (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 11:02:40 +0100 (BST); Your engine spec is very similair to one that I had on a 390. I am sure that your problem is weak mixture because a standard 390 has 51/53 primary and secondary jets. My car required 56/65s. The jet; /html/buick-rover-v8/1999-09/msg00033.html (8,228 bytes)
20. Re: Power (score: 1): Author: Ian Crocker <ian@btcase.bt.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 11:34:16 +0100 (BST); Standard 3.5 SD1, 4:1 headers, Holley 390 on dual plane: 130 at wheels/4900rpm 3.5 +020, ported heads, 218 degree cam, same carb: 175 at wheels/6000rpm 4.2, same heads, same cam, Holley 600 on singl; /html/buick-rover-v8/1999-07/msg00001.html (6,977 bytes)

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