Noob asking about v8\'s

[tinker-27]

the speedo and rev counter do work,there are big power chevys out there but 800hp would take some work,the problem is not necessary getting big power but making good power the iron sbc(small block chevy) is old hat now but do produce power(and cheap).most people use a ls based motor because of there all round package,cheapish,weight,size,avalibility,and the tuneability.you can as i did buy a ls1 and tune it or stroker kit or ls2 or ls7 they all fit the same (ls7 is longer) the ls7 is not worth the price difference as a ls1,ls2 with a cam and good heads will do 500bhp.they are very reliable and you would not believe how good they are on fuel.they use a composite intake with modern fueling roller cams etc.i use after market engine managent for the flexibility and for future mods but you can use the oe set up.i dont use hinson kits i do my own,i mount the motor to the chassis rails where the metal is stronger (hinson has had lots of problems with his subframes cracking),ithere is the rear diff mount to take into account there is different ways of doing this as well some use a type of power frame but with a gearbox mount ,i did this on my own car first but it is not a good idea as it pushes and pulls the engine about + axle tramp can be a problem(as with a std car).i now mount the diff to the rear suspension pickup point where there is the most strenght, the thing with a v8 car as apposed to a rotary is a very smooth power curve and very flat torque curve even mine with a big cam will pull 6th from 600rpm and makes 500ftlb at 2200rpm which makes it a lasy drive compared to a turbo car,ive been in big power rotarys(stylus350s) but the power is so far up the rev range it makes it hard to play up in them but it was fast when it got there !.

[richard cash]

tinker, what sort of prices do you quote for this conversion? I know this will depend on the engine used, but, say for example, an LS1 engine tuned to approx 500BHP. Do you supply a drive in, drive out price and how long does the conversion normally take?

rich

[tinker-27]

hi rich you will have to email me as im not a vendor and dont want to upset anyone on here cheers craig, tinker-27taylor@blueyonder.co.uk

[stylus350]

a 1uze motor will probably fit but they have little torque,but i do belive they respond well to s,charging ,but you cant beat cubes !! i have done a few ls1 conversions from 5.7 to my own with a 7litre,they fit well and make a great car you can allways come and have a look at one if you like cheers craig 01217530415,be warned if you go in one you will want one ask stylus350 !!

If you’re a crap passenger like me take some spare pants :Thumbs-up

It\'s not just that it fits so well, goes well, sounds the nuts and returns a very healthy MPG but the amount of thought and development Craig has put into it. A good example is the diff brace, where he has tried many different avenues and materials ending up with a very well engineered solution that adds no vibration or noise and even adds rigidity to the shell.

He wanted for himself a car that hit all the right buttons and was a genuine daily driver with no typical \'high tuned\' car drawbacks. He has achieved this for himself and I think that is why it is such a thorough package - money or business was never his original intention but the result has been so successful that people started to approach him to do the same thing for them, and, seeing as though he owns a garage......

Jesus! I should be his bl00dy PR!! LOL.

Edited to add - still love the amazing Rotary. I know for many the car is not complete without a Rotary and I have absolute respect and understanding of this.