Topic: Pick up my 110 V8 on Saturday! (Read 6584 times)

TechnoTurkey · « **on:** February 15, 2007, 12:17:09 »

Can't wait, love my 109" but was after something with a little more power.

This should do the trick nicely:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150089764470&rd=1&rd=1

ringo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2007, 17:07:14 »

Sweet work dude - a bargain! Should have some fun with that!

V8MoneyPit · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2007, 17:23:16 »

Wahay!! Welcome to the club :D There is nothing quite like the sound of a V8 to make you smile. Ringo will vouch for the sound of mine :lol:

Rich_P · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2007, 18:01:52 »

I wouldn't get your hopes up too much about the performance of the engine. If it's anything like the early One Ten V8s, then it's max output without any restriction will be approx 110bhp. The 109-inch weighs less, so actual performance may only differ ever so slightly.

V8MoneyPit · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2007, 18:08:58 »

I believe mine's knocking out in excess of 200bhp now :twisted: But it still has to haul 2 tons around :lol:

The original engine had the restricted Stromberg carbs and I reckon might have managed 90bhp on a good day :roll:

The fact that I can cruise at the legal limit now, and not have to plant my foot on the floor to achieve it, is a total revelation :lol:

But even at 90bhp it sounded nice :D

Muddy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2007, 18:10:30 »

Quote from: "Rich_P"

I wouldn't get your hopes up too much about the performance of the engine. If it's anything like the early One Ten V8s, then it's max output without any restriction will be approx 110bhp. The 109-inch weighs less, so actual performance may only differ ever so slightly.

just take the restriction plates out then :D

Rich_P · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2007, 19:42:37 »

Muddy, that is without the restriction plates fitted! They were down tuned and low compression to run on poor quality petrol as well as have a different cam profile to the standard Rover V8.

Muddy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2007, 19:48:25 »

ah well :oops:

in that case maybe fit a 3,9 cam and a nice big carb???

Rich_P · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2007, 20:34:39 »

Yes, and different heads and also I believe different pistons. That way you increase the compression ratio considerably.

Muddy · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2007, 20:37:48 »

do it properly and drop a john eales in then 8) :lol:

AbyssDJ · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2007, 20:38:32 »

rich stop (edit) "peeing" on peoples fire and let the guy enjoy it!

TechnoTurkey · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2007, 20:58:44 »

Think I should scrap the V8 and chuck my 2,5 NA D in then!!

I'll let you all know how I get on, but going from a Military 109" with a 2.25l I hope I'll notice a difference!!

Muddy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2007, 21:00:21 »

lol!

you know its ripe for a disco 200 come over to some proper fuel :D

davidjmiller · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2007, 21:31:57 »

Congratulations.

Don't listen to the dieselhead sour-grapers. Just listen to their engines and smile sweetly to yourself.

My C-reg V8 is so sweet, even on LPG.

DM

Muddy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2007, 21:58:44 »

Quote from: "davidjmiller"

Congratulations.

Don't listen to the dieselhead sour-grapers. Just listen to their engines and smile sweetly to yourself.

My C-reg V8 is so sweet, even on LPG.

DM

hmm well i think my 200 sounds darn nice with is 3" exhaust :D

doesnt quite rev like a V8 tho :(

TechnoTurkey · « **Reply #15 on:** February 16, 2007, 09:13:29 »

Well, I've had my 2.25 petrol for years, had a 90 2.5NA for a year or so, therefore a nice V8 was the next logical step!

I dont use it as my daily drive, have a company car for that, so the fuel economy isnt a massive concern. Most important is that extra bit of power and the lovely noise! May even fit an SS exhaust to give it that TVR sound!

Muddy · « **Reply #16 on:** February 16, 2007, 09:56:01 »

now your talking 8) :D

how long ill your smoking bor racers then?

Rich_P · « **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:03:36 »

Quote from: "abyssdj"

rich stop (edit) "peeing" on peoples fire and let the guy enjoy it!

I never said I wanted him not to enjoy it. The noise alone makes it quite worthwhile, as well as the torque and power bands.

I just didn't want him getting his hopes up and expecting it to go better than a 200TDi 110...

TechnoTurkey · « **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2007, 12:23:26 »

I've been in plenty of V8 Landys and know what to expect!

Rich_P · « **Reply #19 on:** February 16, 2007, 12:32:18 »

Very good. I hope you enjoy it regardless of what I said above.

AbyssDJ · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2007, 12:39:30 »

Quote from: "Rich_P"

Quote from: "abyssdj"
rich stop (edit) "peeing" on peoples fire and let the guy enjoy it!

I never said I wanted him not to enjoy it. The noise alone makes it quite worthwhile, as well as the torque and power bands.

I just didn't want him getting his hopes up and expecting it to go better than a 200TDi 110...

in future then just keep it closed and let someone be happy and/or find out for themself ;) :roll:

V8MoneyPit · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2007, 17:07:25 »

I've always enjoyed the V8, even though it never used to set the world alight :roll:

The early 110's were, indeed, detuned. As said, for rubbish quality fuel. That way they were far more useful in parts of the world where proper fuel wasn't available...... like the US :lol: It was done to help keep the vehicle as the best 4x4xFar :D Enjoy!

ringo · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2007, 23:51:21 »

So its saturday - are you happy ?

One day i'll have a V8.....

Ringo :)

Mareng · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2007, 15:56:36 »

Quote from: "ringo"

So its saturday - are you happy ?

One day i'll have a V8.....

Ringo :)

He's probably still out enjoying the sound of the engine,

I know I took the long way home when I bought my V8 :lol:

TechnoTurkey · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2007, 16:27:20 »

Exactly right, I have been out playing - love it already!

Sabo · « **Reply #25 on:** February 18, 2007, 18:29:01 »

First time tried this thing on computer! Any way, 3.5 V8 in my 110csw was powerful enough but juicy even on gas, I took it out at Christmas and put a 200tdi in, fuel economy is brilliant but the sound from the SS exhaust and the power I must admit I do miss - the tdi is also a bone shaker!

TechnoTurkey · « **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2007, 23:38:59 »

Well, here she is!

Loads of questions about bits I need to do so apologies for the potential over posting I'll be doing soon!

Ref SS exhausts - how much and where from!

Jason2985 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 18, 2007, 23:50:12 »

Looks beltin.
A crackin motor, stick with the V8.
Look forward to seeing you on the field.

Jay

markyb · « **Reply #28 on:** February 19, 2007, 07:32:39 »

looks nice,
i reckon me and you will keep the forum nice and busy the next couple of month lol :-)

Coastcard · « **Reply #29 on:** February 19, 2007, 15:51:22 »

I got my V8 110 last year and was slightly daunted by the fact it had more than 4 cylinders and would it be a nightmare to work on. Concern unfounded as they are a lovely engine with plenty of space to work on and parts are cheap and plentiful. I still haven't got mine on the road, but do start it up just to listen every now and again...

Don't worry about the pro's and con's, just enjoy it.

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