1800: - Suspension mods

Gary356 · Nov 20th, 2018, 12:43

I am completing a full customisation of a 1971 P1800 and will be installing a V8 engine.

I am therefore interested to hear from anyone that has any information/advice about full suspension mods (front and rear) or any companies that may be able to help.

Groundes-Peace · Nov 20th, 2018, 17:55

Met a guy in Sweden who had successfully installed Rover V8 3.5 litre engine.
Sorry don't know details....

Groundes-Peace · Nov 20th, 2018, 18:34

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Here are a couple of photos.
I think the owner had to work out what air filters would fit under the bonnet.

Groundes-Peace · Nov 20th, 2018, 18:37

Sorry the free image company I previously used will not work now.

GRRRRR!!!!

Groundes-Peace · Nov 20th, 2018, 18:44

Are there any free image posting companies for Forum use?

Groundes-Peace · Nov 20th, 2018, 19:01

classicswede · Nov 20th, 2018, 23:45

Not a fan of the rover V8 but if that is what you are going to do then

What sort of suspension mods are you looking for. I can sort your suspension so that it performs well

Gary356 · Nov 22nd, 2018, 16:02

Many thanks for the pics Groundes-Peace. Think mine is going to be a bigger challenge and a tighter fit - Jaguar supercharged XKR engine from 2000 model year so some bulkhead modification will be required. Just sorting required radiator size before commiting to final location and cutting metal.

Gary356 · Nov 22nd, 2018, 16:09

Many thanks Classicswede.

In order to fit the planned Jaguar V8 engine, I will need to build a new front axle and suspension system - have you guys gone this far previously?

With regard to the rear axle I know the Volvo unit is very strong but what I don't know is will it be strong enough (with uprated springs/shocks) to cope with the 370bhp output of the Jaguar engine?

classicswede · Nov 22nd, 2018, 20:40

How much too wide is the JAG engine to fit the original crossmember?

For the rear axle the amazon axle is not going to stand that power. A 240 axle would be a better bet or a Ford explorer axle could also be used

Nov 20th, 2018, 12:43	#1
Gary356 New Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2019 14:28 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Yelvertoft	Suspension mods I am completing a full customisation of a 1971 P1800 and will be installing a V8 engine. I am therefore interested to hear from anyone that has any information/advice about full suspension mods (front and rear) or any companies that may be able to help.

Nov 20th, 2018, 23:45	#7
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Not a fan of the rover V8 but if that is what you are going to do then What sort of suspension mods are you looking for. I can sort your suspension so that it performs well __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 22nd, 2018, 20:40	#10
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	How much too wide is the JAG engine to fit the original crossmember? For the rear axle the amazon axle is not going to stand that power. A 240 axle would be a better bet or a Ford explorer axle could also be used __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 20th, 2018, 17:55	#2
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	Met a guy in Sweden who had successfully installed Rover V8 3.5 litre engine. Sorry don't know details....

Nov 20th, 2018, 18:34	#3
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	<a href='https://postimg.cc/VdgkbwDx' target='_blank'><img src='https://i.postimg.cc/FH5d8scH/IMG-2047.jpg' border='0' alt='IMG-2047'/></a> <a href='https://postimg.cc/XpB0n0tK' target='_blank'><img src='https://i.postimg.cc/bN3YHyT5/IMG-2048.jpg' border='0' alt='IMG-2048'/></a> Here are a couple of photos. I think the owner had to work out what air filters would fit under the bonnet.

Nov 20th, 2018, 18:37	#4
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	Sorry the free image company I previously used will not work now. GRRRRR!!!!

Nov 20th, 2018, 18:44	#5
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Nov 22nd, 2018, 16:09	#9
Gary356 New Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2019 14:28 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Yelvertoft	Many thanks Classicswede. In order to fit the planned Jaguar V8 engine, I will need to build a new front axle and suspension system - have you guys gone this far previously? With regard to the rear axle I know the Volvo unit is very strong but what I don't know is will it be strong enough (with uprated springs/shocks) to cope with the 370bhp output of the Jaguar engine?

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