Just a foot note about the Rover V8 for TR7 (which I personally would have
thought was the obvious and best conversion).
This comes in two versions. The car (SD1) version with a 9.35:1 compression
ratio, and the Land Rover/Range Rover version with CRs from 7:1 to 8.5:1
depending on year and model.
I would just like to note two points:
First, one of the LR/RR versions may naturally have a more appropriate CR if
you intend to supercharge.
Second, in order to resolve power steering pump clearance problems, the LR/RR
version has a modified water pump housing, such that the water pump and the
fan are about four inches higher up than on the car versions. This may mean
the motor is a less easy fit in the TR.
You can tell the difference on a naked block by looking at the left side
between cylinders 3 and 5, where the engine number and compression ratio are
stamped. 9.35:1CR means it is a car block. Anything lower is LR/RR.
I can post or send pictures of the two engines if this would be helpful.
Pete
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