V8 940 project on Ebay - Page 2

volvoz2000 · Apr 14th, 2013, 23:39

a 4L Trevor engine might work well

popuptoaster · Apr 15th, 2013, 10:47

Nice instant torque from a RV8, they sound really good and its probably lighter than Volvos red block plus turbo. Expensive to tune though so if you just want power stick with the turbo lump.

Palmer · Apr 15th, 2013, 15:48

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Originally Posted by volvoz2000

I have toyed with the idea of importing one from the US already done..... i am not aware of too many in the UK converted with a big power v8

How much is the cost of importing one?

Diesel-do-nicely · Apr 15th, 2013, 16:01

I have driven a v8 rover powered ford capri, (same weight as a 940)
it was a load of rubbish, a std 940 lpt with boost valve and cone filter would easily out run one.
Rover v8's are thirsty, unreliable, and always leak oil.
At best you will get 160hp , spend fortunes on a cam, exhaust headers, re-bore, late heads and fuel injection, and then 220hp at most.

Dr. Rog · Apr 20th, 2013, 09:35

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Originally Posted by Ludford

Arn't these like 200hp? Seems like a big waste of time but might be wrong.

Yep, not a good idea

popuptoaster · Apr 20th, 2013, 16:11

You dont fit a Rv8 for ultimate power, you fit them because they are quite light and they look and sound delicious, one of the sweetest sounding stock V8s you could buy years ago.

My RV Eagle ran an early Rover V8 with twin SU's, it was rolling roaded at 150bhp dead on which is what Rover said it should make but I could kill any of the hot hatches around at the time, including the dreaded "white lightning" Escort Turbos.

Dr. Rog · Apr 21st, 2013, 08:51

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Originally Posted by popuptoaster

You dont fit a Rv8 for ultimate power, you fit them because they are quite light and they look and sound delicious, one of the sweetest sounding stock V8s you could buy years ago.

My RV Eagle ran an early Rover V8 with twin SU's, it was rolling roaded at 150bhp dead on which is what Rover said it should make but I could kill any of the hot hatches around at the time, including the dreaded "white lightning" Escort Turbos.

The escort was a light car with a trick diff' so that is a fair comparison.

The main performance advantage I see is a big fat power band. So you do more work during the period in any given gear.

That is the advantage of the LPT of course, Loads of push when you want it without having to drop two gears. (Although one might help.

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Apr 14th, 2013, 23:39	#11
volvoz2000 Premier Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2022 11:48 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: reading	a 4L Trevor engine might work well __________________ 55 V70 t5 sport 97 940 Classic LPT Estate (LPG) 94 940 HPT saloon 95 940 Sports 95 Volvo 940 LPT 88 Saab 9000 T16 89 9000 Carlsson 2.0T 93 9000 CS LPT 85 900 T16S 06 Mercedes Sprinter 315 CDI Auto..... Twin Turbo see the pattern emerging?

Apr 15th, 2013, 10:47	#12
popuptoaster Master Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2018 19:03 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Essex	Nice instant torque from a RV8, they sound really good and its probably lighter than Volvos red block plus turbo. Expensive to tune though so if you just want power stick with the turbo lump. __________________ 2.3 Turbo "Celebration"

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popuptoaster Master Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2018 19:03 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Essex	You dont fit a Rv8 for ultimate power, you fit them because they are quite light and they look and sound delicious, one of the sweetest sounding stock V8s you could buy years ago. My RV Eagle ran an early Rover V8 with twin SU's, it was rolling roaded at 150bhp dead on which is what Rover said it should make but I could kill any of the hot hatches around at the time, including the dreaded "white lightning" Escort Turbos. __________________ 2.3 Turbo "Celebration"

Apr 15th, 2013, 16:01	#14
Diesel-do-nicely Master Member Last Online: May 16th, 2014 08:31 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: edinburgh	I have driven a v8 rover powered ford capri, (same weight as a 940) it was a load of rubbish, a std 940 lpt with boost valve and cone filter would easily out run one. Rover v8's are thirsty, unreliable, and always leak oil. At best you will get 160hp , spend fortunes on a cam, exhaust headers, re-bore, late heads and fuel injection, and then 220hp at most.

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