The rover v8 engine is a compact v8 internal combustion engine with aluminium cylinder heads and cylinder block, originally designed by general motors and later redesigned and produced by rover in the united kingdom. This is a list of the auto boxes that i am aware have been used behind rover v8 s. Mgb v8 5 speed mazda gearbox conversion kit vitesse. Gearbox in defender defender 90 and 110 parts gearbox from john craddock ltd. The rover sd1 gearbox is renowned for having a poor gearchange particularly when cold. If your looking to fit a ford type 9, 5speed you can pick up second hand bell housing adapter kits fit the rover bell house to the ford box these use modified ford cable operated. So you need a really high ratio to make the car nice to use, hence mgs switch to 3.
Series land rover gearbox was based on rover 4 or 5 so in theory it should be possible to do what you suggest. Mgb v8 5 speed mazda gearbox conversion kit vitesse global ltd. Engine swaps and conversions area the v8 owners forum. I made a template to ensure plenty of room would be left for the engine, and an extra bit to clear the manifolds. The position was determined by the front pulley, fitting behind the steering rack. All post1977 morgan models powered by a rover engine used the lt77 gearbox and then its replacement, the r380. Rover v8 6 speed box page 1 general gassing pistonheads. Mgb v8 r380 gearlever remote extension the rover sd1 gearbox is renowned for having a poor gearchange particularly when cold. So next i visited a holden wreckers in cardiffsuburb of newcastlewith lt77 bellhousing in hand and tried to find a gearbox that would match the patern or engine in some way shape or form.
All of these used the sd1 gearbox remote, which came in a few versions with minor differences. Rover sd1 workshop manuals variously present service instructions and should be the definitive source of data. It is similar to the single rail gearbox in many ways. Lt77 and r380 morgan gearbox remote adjustment plus 8s 1977 to 2004 and plus 4s 1987 to 2000 by lorne goldman.
The rover v8 is not a revvy engine but has loads of low down torque. If your gearbox and overdrive are in poor shape, then this conversion is a perfect repair for your rover. This is a list of the auto boxes that i am aware have been used behind rover v8s. It was often replaced with the bw35 when the original bw40 died. The r380 gearbox is based on the lt77 sd1 box and was fitted to the later mg rv8. I fitted this auto box and torque converter to the p6 engine, and sent the 5 speed box away to a specialist gearbox reconditioner friend to rebuild like new. Oct 26, 2014 hey can anyone please help i have a rover v8 but my borg automatic gearbox is playing up so i was wondering if any other man of automatic box will fit either straight on or with an a adapter plate of some sort, please help. Its brand new and offered as a replacement upgrade for your tvr, sd1, marcos, kit car or other rover v8 powered vehicle that had the lt77 or r380 transmission fitted as standard.
The output flange would go where the overdrive fits as the transfer box offsests the final drive. We have done many many conversions and all have performed flawlessly. For current stock, prices and information please visit our v8 engine and component. 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. These gearbox tops give a range of positions spanning 215mm. Prices are exclusive of vat available despatched 57 business days after order receipt. Typically, rover sd1s sport the lt77 5 speed gearbox in various forms. V8 90 manual gearbox options lr4x4 the land rover forum. I have hoyle irs which uses a ford granada diff with a ratio of 3. The r380 top photo is a suburb transmission and should have no problems with power outputs well above 300bhp, and, as you can see, in terms of fitment is the same as the lt77 bottom photo, making the conversion very simple, and the ideal choice for your rover v8 application, with the additional advantage of the short remote or std. Theres all sorts of drawbacks but minor details like oh, you dont have a spare tyre anymore dont bother me. Engages gears, spins ok, no wear on the splines, cant test too much more out of the car hence cheap price.
Ok after over 50 emails during the last few years from people wanting to know how to fit a v8 rover into a ford sierra, here is the basics. I want to have a manual box behind the v8, not auto. These are used behind a broad variety of engines including the rover v8 s used in mgb v8 conversions. They stroked the rover motor, but did not stiffen the block they wanted to and the heads are very p5. Fitting a rover v8 into an se6 scimitar this isnt bible, its just how i did it. Shortening the rover r380 sd1 lt77 remote extension.
A new galvanised chassis was fitted and the bulkhead was the original that we refurbished with new footwells and door posts then galvanised for longevity. This brand new and complete borg warner tremec t5 gearbox conversion programme has been developed by ourselves to be the best there is. A range rover defender box will bolt straight on but youd ditch the xfer box. The r380 gearbox is based on the lt77 sd1 box and was fitted to the later. Im trying to get at least 5 other v8 owners together so i can get an engineer to make adapter plates to fit the mazda rx8 5 or 6 speed manual box to the rover v8 engine. Lt77 5 speed manual gearbox out of range rover early discovery v8. The r154 trans has a different bellhousing pattern than the w series trans.
Browse by vehicle range rover classic range rover p38 9502 range rover l322 0209 range rover l322 1012. This set up will work behind any rover v8 in a land rover, range rover, discovery or triumph tr8. For sale, 1 x rover v8 cylinder head may also fit range rover v8 please check numbers freshly re skimmed and pressure tested all good. Rover v8 in south africa deals on auto parts gumtree. For information regarding general information, adjustments, removal of oil seals, engine units and ancillary equipment, consult the repair manual.
Dellow automotive 5speed conversions this article appeared in volume viii issue 1, january 2000. I am visiting uk next month and ill b e talking to rover places about this conversion, so i will be in touch with vitesse as well. Toyota supra dellow automotive 5speed transmission. Adapts lt77 or r380 5 speed gearbox to fit rover v8 engine fitted in any other saloonsports car applications including customkit cars. Feb 22, 2008 if you can get hold of the bellhousing your laughing. It has been used in a wide range of vehicles from rover and other manufacturers since its british debut in 1967. Rover v8 manual gearbox for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Previous owner said car was driving fine before stripped for parts, no reason to doubt that, spins up ok.
Fitting a rover v8 into an se6 scimitar rover v8 engine. These are used behind a broad variety of engines including the rover v8s used in mgb v8 conversions. Prices are exclusive of vat available despatched 57 business days after order receipt product code vitmgb251v8 axle fitted. V8 engine on the bench with the gearbox, clutch, inlet manifold, exhaust manifolds, coolant pump, starter motor, alternator, and all other ancillary equipment removed. Almost all used rover v8 engines that have covered in excess of 70,000 miles will be suffering, or beginning to suffer, from worn camshaft, lifters and a stretched timing chain. Range rover tdv8 200611 range rover sport tdv8 200611 engines. Ok chaps, as far as i know i have 3 options for mating a gearbox to a rover v8. Late vitesses, for example, had an uprated version. Hi folks, im building a v8 90 over the winter, using a serp 3. Rebuilt r380 land rover defender v8 gearbox sale is for this r380 gearbox suitable for land gearbox is complete including a remote, bell housing with all contents, slave cylinder etc, ready to bolt on to a v8 engine. V8 conversion gearbox options mg mgb gt v8 factory. Mg mgb gt v8 factory originals technical australian gearbox. Hey can anyone please help i have a rover v8 but my borg automatic gearbox is playing up so i was wondering if any other man of automatic box will fit either straight on or with an a adapter plate of some sort, please help.
A range roverdefender box will bolt straight on but youd ditch the xfer box. I cant find out if there is a suitable bellhousing that allows me to bolt a rover v8 to a tko series or t56 box. Fitting a rover v8 into an se6 scimitar rover v8 parts and. The guy who sold me this gearbox had invested nearly. Due to the corona virus outbreak situation i will only accept bank transfer or contactless card payments and. This is a film prop only and would make a great addition or exhibit to a motor vehicle museum, private collection or as an advertising billboard. Can the lt77 90 box be converted to mate to the v8. I removed the mounting plate from the r380 gearbox and found that the hole spacing for the mountings was. I dont know if my method for gearbox mounting would work on a lt77 gearbox.
This item can only be described as being in excellent condition. I removed the mounting plate from the r380 gearbox and found that the hole spacing for the mountings was about 4mm narrower than for the mgb mounts. Rover v8 tremec t5 gearbox conversions lower rated clutch version for customers with std flywheels rover v8 engine tremec t5 gearbox conversion. This is a 1961 land rover series 2a swb that we restored and included a 3. Gearboxes supra these generally are supplied, ex japan, with reasonably low kms. Securing a bw 35 or 60 bell housing, from a rover v8 vehicle, would make it easier to adapt another make of auto, with a bolton bh. If your looking at manual boxes, the rover gearbox clutches are hydraulic operation, this would be a straight forward rover enginebox setup with rover clutch.
For instance, it utilises a single selector rail for selection of all gears. We supply rover v8 engines to kitcar builders and are proud to be the supplier of rv8 engines to pilgrim cars ltd. How to neatly fit a rover v8 engine into a ford sierra car. Borg warner 35 p5b, p6b borg warner 65 sd1 gm 180 trimatic sd1 chrysler torqueflite range rover ford c4 range. Bearing rear mainshaft lt 85 90110 v8 on land rover 90110 frc2301. Maybe not up to v8 torque, but what about supra boxes. Borg warner tremec t5 5 speed transmissiongearbox v8wizard. I remember from my midget days, that one company was offering toyota gearbox 5 speed kit for midget. Hi, does anyone know if theres a 6 speed gearbox that fits the rover v8, either with or without a custom bell housing. Please consider these pages where created 10 years ago and are for historic information purposes only. Mg mgb gt v8 factory originals technical australian gearbox bbs discussion.
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