The rover v8 is still one of my alltime favourite engines. All the sd1 gearboxes are noisy first and second gears, and the heavy duty one is just too noisy. Pulls great, sounds great, looks great, holds the road really well as its at vitesse height with poly bushes and the adjustable shocks and 4 very good tyres. Download now rovers big hatchback saloon of the 1970s and 1980s had all the elements of a superb motor car. There are a few problems however, which i havent got round to looking at due. The rover sounds wonderful as always, and the roads almost immediately. But of course i now want more i have a feeling that ill have to be back next year, perhaps for a 4. We take pride in the rover high flow exhausts that we sell and know th. The rover v8 information centre and web site, its all in here, more free info on the facts, failings and fabulouse possibilities of this remarkable engine links to other faq pages v8 engine fitting information rover 3. Rovers big hatchback saloon of the 1970s and 1980s had all the elements of a superb motor car. Mg rover rover 20025 and mg zr vehicle information this page is best viewed from your desktop pc, as there is a wealth of charts and graphics for your perusal. Mg rover 200 25 mg zr vehicle information rimmer bros. This update sheet lists the revised range of engine units that we now supply and is an addendum to our v8 engine catalogue edition 2.
Enjoying the sound of a 1982 rover sd1 3500 v8 vanden plas. Without boy racer drone, with this in mind, our mufflers have a perforated stainless steel core mesh wrapped with acoustical fibrefill which gives that smooth distinct, deep tone. Rover sd1 v8 3500 vdp efi vitesse start up duration. Rover v8 s 1979 6 page foldout brochure jaguar rover triumph. This material is drawn from a technical bulletin specifically regarding engine idling problems on the rover sd1 vitesse with twin throttle plenum, but much of the program may be applied laterally to the single plenum installation on both the earlier vitesse and efi vanden plas. In addition i would like to contact anyone who owns or has owned one of these cars, or anyone in the states or australia who has at one time had an injected sd1. Given that our weapon of choice for the paneuropean trailer adventure was a v8powered range rover with an autobox, i was expecting a hole the size of the grand canyon to appear in my wallet. The rover sd1 is both the code name and eventual production name given to a series of executive cars built by the specialist division later the jaguarrovertriumph division of british leyland bl, under the rover marque.
The last roverbranded vehicle that used the rover v8 was the rover sd1, which was discontinued. Coscast blocks do not address the problems associated with rover blocks ie slipping liners and porosity. Land rover v8 exausth before and after porting land rover v8 exausth before and after porting. It first saw the light of day in an early 1960s buick. This was a change to the original design of the p4 and a cheaper and more effective method was adopted for the clean sheet design of the p6. Bekijk meer ideeen over klassieke autos, autos en voertuigen. I ntroduction the janspeed turbocharger installation on the rover 3500 and 2600 models transforms them from effortless high speed cruising cars into sports saloons that rival the best available anywhere.
The best way to construct a tubular manifold would be to make two 421 tubular manifolds. Rover sd1 vitesse v8 vs bmw 528i road test 1983 flickr. The v8s is probably the rarest and most sought after version of the rover sd1. A more wider range of engine numbers available from here v8 engine numbers. Heres a 1984 vitesse restoration project for just over three grand, with a fuelinjected v8 and fivespeed manual that to my totally uneducated eyes would seem a sound basis for conversion into a race car. With a maximum top speed of 124 mph 200 kmh, a curb weight of 2998 lbs 60 kgs, the sd1 3500 has a naturallyaspirated v8 cylinder engine, petrol motor. Download file pdf roverv8 engine manual rover sd1 3500 vitesse v8 first. Rover sd1 in australia special versions of the leyland rover 3500 cf. Before reassembling, slide the cam bu in the direction of the arrow. The sd1s top models even shared their v8 engines with earlier and muchloved classics from rover. We are a dutch rover sd1 site taking interest in one of the most beautiful cars around, the sd1.
This is probably the only rover 75 v8 or mg zt v8 in the world that has had its air conditioning system properly sorted. Rover, sd1, roversd1, roverv8, buick, v8, fireball, classic cars, vitesse, vandenplas, 3500, kseries, vvc the world of the rover sd1 by rene winters, 35 mb of info on the cars. It was produced through its specialist, rover triumph and austin rover divisions from 1976 until 1986, when it was replaced by the rover 800. The rover sd1 was seen as a technically retrograde step at launch. Theres nothing better than hearing the power from the engines on. The rights to build the engine were snapped up by rover in the mid 1960s after buick stopped making them. The su carburettor is a simple design proven to be very effective. My autobiographical reflections of crazy rubber band, rover vitesse.
If ever a car represented a brilliant idea, badly executed, it was the rover sd1. Haynes manual 365 titled rover 3500 v8 was produced by the haynes publishing group uk between 1979 and 1992. Theres every possibility im being totally naive to the challenges and costs that would actually involve. Rover sd1 sport stainless steel exhaust systems v8 v8 sports exhaust system stainless steel our everpopular sports exhaust system for the v8 derived from a race specification is suitable for both manual and automatic, right hand drive only vehicles.
Does anyone know if the p6 era rover v8 engine has any weaknesses compared with the sd1 era engine. The engine could be heard running because it was still in its donor car. Rover sd1 v8 vandenplas efi stainless exhaust sound. Our company produces 100% effective performance chip to your rover sd1. Based on this the best tubular exhaust for a v8 with the firing order of our buick rover should look like the figure below. A rover sd1 with a difference, 10 march 1979 throwback. Rover sd1 magnum single performance exhaust muffler. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
It has also been featured in practical classics magazine. Rover sd1 sport stainless steel exhaust systems v8. If the engine is stripped down its worthwhile having the unit balanced as v8s do vary in tolerances. Honest john have 81 rover classics for sale to choose from. The haynes manuals were updated from time to time and variously covered the rover 3500, 3500se, v8s, vanden plas, vitesse and vanden plas efi. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree v 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. Rover sd1 3500 vitesse v8 first drive one of the first drives after a full engine rebuild on my 3500 vitesse. The rover vitesse is a saloon sedan designed by david bache with 5 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power through the rear wheels. There are various suppliers of stainless steel exhaust systems for the sd1, some have the. Rover sd1 v8 exhaust systems click here to read or download the pdf article. We produce separate price guides for land rover and mg rover models and have a jaguar 98 on catalogue online. Luckily, i came across an advert for a rover v8 engine and gearbox.
Only the v8engined version of the rover sd1 was commercially marketed in australia. Dealer distributed modified vehicles rover sd1 australia. Intake manifold and gasket preparation and installation in this video i show you how to prepare and clean an engine for the installation of the intake gaskets. Back to albums list rover sd1 vitesse v8 vs bmw 528i road. Nov 17, 2008 clarkson, hammond and may set out to prove that british leyland made some good cars back in the day. The last rover branded vehicle that used the rover v8 was the rover sd1, which was discontinued in 1986 and replaced by the rover 800, a rebadged version of the honda legend, a vehicle that was codeveloped with honda and rover group. Rover sd1 efi coolant temperature sensor located front left of the inlet manifold informs ecu of engine temperature changes. With performance, style and safety in equal measure, it is one the most innovative and attainable performance classic cars you can buy today. The sd1 was another revolutionary rover with daring fastback styling, and a lightweight unstressed v8 upfront. I had the sd1 rover v8 leads but had him make a longer king lead with 90 degree connector on one end and straight at the other i just emailed him to. We can no longer supply costcast blocks or short motors. Gt6, herald, vitesse, 20002500, dolomite, rover sd1 and rover v8 engines, which represent the other half of our ordering system. Stuart ratcliffe of the mg centre did this job for me.
No need anymore to look to overseas manufacturers for the kind of breathtaking performance that has had the motoring press. The system described here is the stainless v8 sports system from rimmer bros. We deliver 100% efficient decat exhaust to your rover sd1. This was at the departure lounge classic meet at alton hampshire. Archie vicar describes his impressions of the new rover v8s. Chesman motorsport v8 top hat liners at chesman motorsport we provide total satisfaction with all of our work. Land rover v8 with new exhaust mod my land rover 109 v8 with its muffler removed and replaced with a straight pipe. United kingdom market sales brochures rover sd1 australia. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 3. Rover v8 sd1 for sale in uk 61 secondhand rover v8 sd1. Id filled up when i left home, and by the time i reached calais 200 miles and a ferry ride later, it was nearing the e mark once again.
It may not be the most powerful v8, but its simplicity and light weight have made it the. Read the aronline rover sd1 development story and timeline the most. Featuring three popular british made family cars of the 1970s and 80s the rover sd1, the. The last roverbranded vehicle that used the rover v8 was the rover sd1, which was discontinued in 1986 and replaced by the rover 800, a rebadged version of the honda legend, a vehicle that was codeveloped with honda and rover group. This 1980 rover sd1 3500 is an interesting usspec aluminum v85speed manualequipped example which the seller says is one of just 1,100 imported for one year only. Anything with a v8 between these dates should have this spec. For starters, the rover sd1 is maybe the only genuinely good car to come out of the monstrosity that was british leyland. The rover sd1 was in production from 1976 until 1986, with late cars registered into 1987. The text is what appears to be a transcript of an article from todays motoring magazine, july 1980 pages 4546. The 1982 rover sd1 vitesse has 193 ps 190 bhp 142 kw horsepower.
The rover p6s radical independent suspension design remains unique to this day. It was displayed on the club stand at the nec classic motor show in 2010 and 2011. Rover sd1 v8 exhaust systems vintage model airplane. Aug 11, 2017 its been a couple months since we got back from tickfaw, but something we wont forget isnt what we saw but what we heard. Range rover v8 amazing sound classic range rover amazing v8 sound. Our selection of top quality rover gas accelerator muffler replaces the stock catalytic converters. Narrow down your rover classic search by model, age or body online today.
The v8 was usefully stretched since the 1980s and you can have 3. The new rover 3500 motor sports first impressions of the rover sd1 aunties sporting greatnephew makes buy british a must. Is it connecting rods attached to common crankshaft journals sweeping around cylinder banks that are 90 apart, leaving 270 before. Due to a crossover accident at the processors, archive photos have been used. As a much needed and long awaited replacement for the inventive p6 22003500 range and triumphs 20002500 models, it appeared in 3. Free online service and repair manuals for all models.
The rover sd1 was the final car designed, engineered and styled by the dream team that brought us the p5, p6 and range rover, spen king, gordon bashford and david bache. Dedion rear setup to great effect, this system was rejected for the sd1 on the. Rover sd1 stainless steel exhaust profusion customs. Not only will the sound impress, but the sheer amount of torque available from standstill. It was the work of longstanding rover engineers, with substantial input from their colleagues at triumph. British leyland challenge highlights top gear bbc youtube. Rover v8 p6 version versus sd1 version hi, you guys must be sick of me asking daft questions about v8s by now but here goes.
I would also be very pleased to hear from anyone who worked for rover on or with these cars. Rover sd1 vitesse v8 vs bmw 528i road test 1983 car magazine road test rom august 1983. Until the oil pressure takes up the slack in the hydraulic tappets, the engine sounds. The rover p4 had used metal horns with polished ball ends for the same purpose. How to build the bottom end of a rover v8 engine here we walk you through building the bottom end of the rover v8 engine, courtesy of the v8 wizard. The sd1 model is a car manufactured by rover, sold new from year 1982 to 1987, and available after that as a used car. This is a oneoff street legal track day event car which has the v8 corvette sounding race car engine. Styled inhouse by david bache, it is a frontengine, rearwheeldrive executive car seating five people with a large hatchback boot one of the first cars of its type in its class. Often underrated, it offers versatility and reliability due to being analogue and the vast array of needle profiles available. Note that the exhaust for left and right hand side are different. Hey guys, i have only posted a couple times on here when i bought my sd1 back in february, but finally i have insurance and have been driving it today. However, a friend contacted v8 dev and got the following response.
Tr7 rover v8 conversion history above all else, the rover v8 engine is of american origin. The rover 75 v8 has a factory fitted ford mustang v8 of 4. The rover v8 engine is a compact v8 internal combustion engine with aluminium cylinder. Video throwing a rover sd1 round some closed mountain roads. This engine produces a maximum power of 155 ps 153 bhp 114 kw at 5250 rpm and a maximum torque of 268 nm 197 lb. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. The car looks complete and decently well preserved, but last ran when parked 15 years ago. Here is my diy exhaust baffle for rover v8 ss exhaust made from 2 3 steel washers welded to 6 of 2 dia steel tube with 10mm fixing nut welded to one end to fix in tailpipe.