David
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>I've been to see the dead 2.5S which could be a donor for my '72 2.5PI
>Saloon. Can anyone help with info on the suitability/interchangeability of
>the following......
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>1. Rear axle, Suspension. I know the ride height differs but are the diff,
>crossmember, trailing arms and driveshafts the same?
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Yes - I am not sure that the ride heights differ at the rear either,
although the suspensions do settle after years of use..
The ride heights at the front do differ, mainly due to the longer but softer
springs and the anti-roll bar fitted - essentially the same setup as on the
Stag.
>2. Front suspension, Steering. The car has power steering which I fancy
>using. Is fitting this a matter of using the PAS crossmember and if so, how
>does one solve the ride height difference.
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The PAS does use a different crossmember, which is a clean swap - there is
no difference in ride heights when using the different cross members. You
must also remember to change the steering arms as well. The PAS items are
shorter than those for the manual setup. If you leave the existing arms on,
the steering is excessively light, very twitchy and the turning circle is
barge like.
Rather than take bits of the front suspension, why not swap the whole
setup - you get a superior system with an anti-rollbar included - much
better cornering as well as a more comfortable ride.
>3. Carburettors. In understand the carb. car has engine mounting holes set
>1/2" to the left so the engine mounting member has to be swapped over. But,
>will the S inlet manifold fit the PI head? What power output can I expect
>with the PI cam?
>
They actually used blocks (very thick shims...) to shift the engine across -
the holes in the body are the same.
The S manifold will fit the PI head.
The PI camshaft is the same as the cam used in the MkII 2000 and is
apparently a good mod to make to the 2500S - in fact that is what I intend
to do some time in the future to mine.
>The good news is that the car is 99% complete and has a recoverable set of
>alloys-useful, given that wide, full profile 13" tyres are like hen's teeth
>in the UK. On the other hand, I've never seen such a rotten bodyshell, even
>the roof is holed.
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>All answers, opinions and advice gratefully received,
>Thanks,
>Dave Hill
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David Greed
1979 2500S Man O/D
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