anyone done 96s gems to LPG?
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10-10-2012 | 09:31 AM
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see Inlet Manifold Fittings - V8 Carbs at www.rimmerbros.co.uk - and Rick Ingram's 1974.5 MGB GT with Bored and Stroked Rover V8 - those blokes in the UK have been at this for a while and have shoved a Rover v-8 into just about anything with wheels. Perhaps something from a Buick Skylark (215 CID engine) would bolt up. There are a variety of intakes available. I like these - beats the heck out of a pretend boost $70 chip.... (that pretty purple one is bored and stroked to about 5 liter - and sitting in an MG rocket sled).
Some would also say just go back with a megasquirt system. You have several options. But you'll still need some wiring. At least now you'll be sure the immobilization is "disco-nnected".
As for LP conversions, not so much in US because of insurance, smog laws in various places, etc. Most owners are just happy for another day without temp gauge going to the rail. Not saying it a'int done, can't be done, shouldn't be done.
Some would also say just go back with a megasquirt system. You have several options. But you'll still need some wiring. At least now you'll be sure the immobilization is "disco-nnected".
As for LP conversions, not so much in US because of insurance, smog laws in various places, etc. Most owners are just happy for another day without temp gauge going to the rail. Not saying it a'int done, can't be done, shouldn't be done.
yeah LPG vehicles are pretty rare here and i dont know why.. i used to drive a 85 chevy 1 ton for work ( hauling and installing head stones/grave markers ) and it was on propane (lpg) and i'd pull in and say i needed to fill my propane tanks and they'd come out and be like.. oh this runs on propane? how does that work?
im jealous she now has no immobilization system. i need to remove mine on the rover i bought last week.. as is im scared to drive it more than a few miles from home!
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10-10-2012 | 11:09 AM
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From: Ankeny IA
What condition is the engine in? How about the wiring? the 3.5L Rover V8 came with carbs so maybe that would be an option...
Want my opinion?? Pull the rest of the rover bits and sell them... 350 chevy or.. if you want something unique.. one of those other little jap engines
Runs on 5 wires and of course LPG conversion is cake. Rerunning wiring for the underpowered rover V8 just isnt worth it. Plus you have more options for transfercase gearing. Not that the LT230 isnt the bomb. Or if it HAS to be Rover put a TDI in it..
and yes everybody else will say "you're not going to rebuild that are you?!" on this forum. You're best bet is taking the beating on DWEB. Which reminds me PM Listerdiesel over there - he will be able to help you on the LPG question.
Want my opinion?? Pull the rest of the rover bits and sell them... 350 chevy or.. if you want something unique.. one of those other little jap engines
Runs on 5 wires and of course LPG conversion is cake. Rerunning wiring for the underpowered rover V8 just isnt worth it. Plus you have more options for transfercase gearing. Not that the LT230 isnt the bomb. Or if it HAS to be Rover put a TDI in it..and yes everybody else will say "you're not going to rebuild that are you?!" on this forum. You're best bet is taking the beating on DWEB. Which reminds me PM Listerdiesel over there - he will be able to help you on the LPG question.
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10-10-2012 | 01:37 PM
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oh, and take it to the dealer, they might be able to help, working on these is usually best left to the professionals
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10-11-2012 | 10:03 PM
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What condition is the engine in? How about the wiring? the 3.5L Rover V8 came with carbs so maybe that would be an option...
Want my opinion?? Pull the rest of the rover bits and sell them... 350 chevy or.. if you want something unique.. one of those other little jap engines Runs on 5 wires and of course LPG conversion is cake. Rerunning wiring for the underpowered rover V8 just isnt worth it. Plus you have more options for transfercase gearing. Not that the LT230 isnt the bomb. Or if it HAS to be Rover put a TDI in it..
and yes everybody else will say "you're not going to rebuild that are you?!" on this forum. You're best bet is taking the beating on DWEB. Which reminds me PM Listerdiesel over there - he will be able to help you on the LPG question.
Want my opinion?? Pull the rest of the rover bits and sell them... 350 chevy or.. if you want something unique.. one of those other little jap engines
Runs on 5 wires and of course LPG conversion is cake. Rerunning wiring for the underpowered rover V8 just isnt worth it. Plus you have more options for transfercase gearing. Not that the LT230 isnt the bomb. Or if it HAS to be Rover put a TDI in it..and yes everybody else will say "you're not going to rebuild that are you?!" on this forum. You're best bet is taking the beating on DWEB. Which reminds me PM Listerdiesel over there - he will be able to help you on the LPG question.
yes the rover v8 is under powered.. but it weighs the same as a toyota 22r ( old toyota 4 banger)
so if you go power to weight ratio the rover v8 is pretty sweet i'd day.. and the t case is freaking awesome!
if we do a motor swap we will be dropping in my 1uz ( v8 out of 96 lexus sc400)
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10-11-2012 | 11:23 PM
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From: Ankeny IA
how much does a chevy 350 weigh compared to the rover 4.0?
yes the rover v8 is under powered.. but it weighs the same as a toyota 22r ( old toyota 4 banger)
so if you go power to weight ratio the rover v8 is pretty sweet i'd day.. and the t case is freaking awesome!
if we do a motor swap we will be dropping in my 1uz ( v8 out of 96 lexus sc400)
yes the rover v8 is under powered.. but it weighs the same as a toyota 22r ( old toyota 4 banger)
so if you go power to weight ratio the rover v8 is pretty sweet i'd day.. and the t case is freaking awesome!
if we do a motor swap we will be dropping in my 1uz ( v8 out of 96 lexus sc400)
I agree the LT230 is great strength wise but you have to pay $2000 for a gear ruction on run at least 5.29 gears to have any sort of true crawl ratio. Power can always make up for that to a point. I'd consider buy the adapter Buck is selling
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10-13-2012 | 02:17 PM
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bucks adapter would be $$ a devorced LT-230 would be cool
i think with a auto 5.13's and stock lt-230 with 40 inch tires is plenty low.
before i had 5.89s and 35s .. it was stupid low !
ps yes weight it sort of an issue.. thats why we chopped a few feet of frame off and all the factory body..
the heavier the rig the harder it is to make a climb.. the harder you have to beat it.. then you break even more parts..
lighter rig goes up easier, isnt as hard on parts
a rover v8 on propane just as simple as a tbi 350
i think with a auto 5.13's and stock lt-230 with 40 inch tires is plenty low.
before i had 5.89s and 35s .. it was stupid low !
ps yes weight it sort of an issue.. thats why we chopped a few feet of frame off and all the factory body..
the heavier the rig the harder it is to make a climb.. the harder you have to beat it.. then you break even more parts..
lighter rig goes up easier, isnt as hard on parts
a rover v8 on propane just as simple as a tbi 350
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10-13-2012 | 04:02 PM
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From: Ankeny IA
bucks adapter would be $$ a devorced LT-230 would be cool
i think with a auto 5.13's and stock lt-230 with 40 inch tires is plenty low.
before i had 5.89s and 35s .. it was stupid low !
ps yes weight it sort of an issue.. thats why we chopped a few feet of frame off and all the factory body..
the heavier the rig the harder it is to make a climb.. the harder you have to beat it.. then you break even more parts..
lighter rig goes up easier, isnt as hard on parts
a rover v8 on propane just as simple as a tbi 350
i think with a auto 5.13's and stock lt-230 with 40 inch tires is plenty low.
before i had 5.89s and 35s .. it was stupid low !
ps yes weight it sort of an issue.. thats why we chopped a few feet of frame off and all the factory body..
the heavier the rig the harder it is to make a climb.. the harder you have to beat it.. then you break even more parts..
lighter rig goes up easier, isnt as hard on parts
a rover v8 on propane just as simple as a tbi 350
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10-23-2012 | 07:06 PM
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