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Nov 20th, 2018, 12:43 | #1 |
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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, 17:55 | #2 |
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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 |
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<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 |
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Sorry the free image company I previously used will not work now.
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Nov 20th, 2018, 18:44 | #5 |
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Nov 20th, 2018, 19:01 | #6 |
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Nov 20th, 2018, 23:45 | #7 |
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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 |
Nov 22nd, 2018, 16:02 | #8 |
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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.
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Nov 22nd, 2018, 16:09 | #9 |
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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? |
Nov 22nd, 2018, 20:40 | #10 |
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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 |
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