Re: V8 Just out of curiosity??
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:59 pm
I know I'm probably being naive here, but I've always wondered why it's really necessary to cut the bulkhead to install a V8 into a Viva shell?
The slant four OHC engine was originally a V8. It's only a slant four because it's half a V8. A small V8 like the Rover 3.5 should pretty well slot straight in shouldn't it? - perhaps with some sump and engine mount modifications?
On the other hand nothing in life is simple is it!
Has anyone successfully managed a body-mod free (non-radically altered vehicle) VHI friendly V8 installation in a Viva?
The slant four OHC engine was originally a V8. It's only a slant four because it's half a V8. A small V8 like the Rover 3.5 should pretty well slot straight in shouldn't it? - perhaps with some sump and engine mount modifications?
On the other hand nothing in life is simple is it!
Has anyone successfully managed a body-mod free (non-radically altered vehicle) VHI friendly V8 installation in a Viva?