Cyrix 0 Posted October 13, 2017 Having finally talked myself into fitting a V8 the following will be available within the next month or so. Basically the complete package ready to drop in, nothing needs cutting or welding - it literally is plug and play. The conversion was done to a good standard (if I say so myself) compared to some of the shonky efforts I've seen over the years. The engine sits low down and as far back as is possible. The only bit not included in the exhaust, I can include a two into one system that follows the standard cars original exhaust path but you would have to make a section to bridge the exhaust to the manifold, which would probably be an hours work at an exhaust place. Can be heard running, and test driven if you wish. I'm looking for £2,000 for everything as a package, to find all the parts in one place, in this condition, with all the guess work removed more than justifies the asking price. Essex V6 3.0 Engine Good oil pressure Compression even across all cylinders Waterpump/Alternator were new No Leaks or Blue Smoke Runs perfectly (and cool) New Manual Choke 38 DGMS (Supplied by Webcon) Accuspark Electronic Ignition Supplied with black silicon coolant/heater hoses. Speedo/Clutch/Accelerator Cables included Powder Coated Air Filter Pan. Type 5 Four Speed Gearbox No Leaks No Whines Recent oil and gaskets. Clutch has only covered a few thousand miles. Starter Motor Capri 3.0 Big Header Radiator - Recored and number of rows increased. Exhaust Manifolds - Capri Tubular with drivers side modified to clear the steering, fitted with V-Band exhaust clamps rather than the standard leaky ring gaskets. Propshaft - Professionally built and balanced by Dunning & Fairbank in Leeds. Subframe & Engine/Gearbox Mounts - Similar in design to the escort world cup x-member, built to a good standard. Rev Counter - 6 Cylinder Pre-Factlift Tacho from a Taunus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mangler 20 Posted October 14, 2017 You ain't putting a Rover V8 in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where did you get the Silicon hoses? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyrix 0 Posted October 14, 2017 Yup, Carbed 4.6 - the essex is a nice engine, but you get used to the power and they are expensive to tune. The silicon hoses are just angles with alloy joiners. I tried the Capri hoses first, they are similar but not quite right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfrace 116 Posted October 14, 2017 Joes 4.6 rv8 is quick. First it was a 3.5 then he put the 4.6 in and there was a big difference in performance, if you wanted to reach something on the dash you couldn't as the inertia shoves you into the seat when accelerating. If I wasn't going pinto turbo I'd have been interested in this set up. Good luck with the swap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyGXL 17 Posted October 16, 2017 Joes 4.6 rv8 is quick. First it was a 3.5 then he put the 4.6 in and there was a big difference in performance, if you wanted to reach something on the dash you couldn't as the inertia shoves you into the seat when accelerating. If I wasn't going pinto turbo I'd have been interested in this set up. Good luck with the swap. :icecream: thanks dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites