Gen2(fc) with a V8 Diff problems ??

[yonner]

he means going into top gear like mabe its toping out in 2nd gear of the auto tell him to put a 13tt in there

[tr8theshape]

One thought, is the speedo correct?

[antnicuk]

or is the rev counter correct?

[Shaq]

its a manual 5 speed, so when he is selecting 5 you can hear his engine really working as the revs build up (sounds loud!) then he hits redline ?!?!




shaQ

[MikeLMR]

but unless the rev counter has been converted it will read twice the true engine speed

[grinder]

Originally posted by Shaq
its a manual 5 speed, so when he is selecting 5 you can hear his engine really working as the revs build up (sounds loud!) then he hits redline ?!?!


shaQ

is that the redline on the counter or when the rev limiter kicks in ??

[tr8theshape]

I wouldn\'t think it would have a limiter if it\'s on carbs, the hydraulic lifters stop working correctly after a certain point and that limits the revs - but you shouldn\'t rev it that hard.

[MikeLMR]

IF you had rev\'ed a rover v8 to the redline on a stock second gen tacho I would have thought it would blow up ? 8K+ on a rover V8 ?!?!

[Shaq]

the tach has been converted to adapt to the engine.  but its stops going any faster after 80mph?
i know the v8 s dont rev very high but can you get more speed out of that engine by perhaps maybe changing the gear box or something ?


shaQ

[DRFTRX_82]

If he wants a V8 in it tell him to slap a ford in there and use a 9\' rear end... problem solved. maybe....