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madfrankie



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V8 Rover engine in Series 2A
I am looking at buying a series 2A with a rover V8 engine retrofitted.
Can anyone tell me if this is a good or bad combination?
I have seen a couple advertised with this mod and Fancy turning the truck into a soft top.
What should I be looking out for and Am I better buying a standard 2A and changing the lump.
Lots of questions I know.
Sorry "Of Course, Of course, I ain't asking . I'm telling!!"
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mikeh501



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Id buy on condition, no matter the engine if it was me. Nothing wrong with a v8 in a soft top. Might have concerns with the brakes being up to job, but you control the throttle etc Smile
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ian series 1



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Good call!

As long as it's been fitted well, they are a lovely combo Thumbs Up

I'm just starting to drop one in a series 3 here.... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50793.html

They are well suited to a series, I wouldn't go much more than the 3.9 though due to the halfshaft strength.
Series Gear boxes will happily stand the power of the V8 as long as you don't abuse them (too much) Laughing
Well maintained/set up brakes will be a must,
Disc convertions are good but very expensive.

I had a couple of V8 series motors in the past and all were great fun!

Any pictures?? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #632639 21st Jun 2017 12:42pm
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madfrankie



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Not yet,
It's meant to be a bit of a project but not too much of one😎 "Of Course, Of course, I ain't asking . I'm telling!!"
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ian series 1



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That's how they all start out isn't it?? Laughing 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #632968 22nd Jun 2017 7:18pm
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