Engine Rebuild - Performance/Reliability Upgrades?
#21
I would have mentioned those two stalwarts. RPI has it's own cam. I'm not sold on it. It's gotta be the name....."Piper"?
#22
Yes I will do a walk-through of the automotive department and talk to the professor long enough to be sure he's competent. I'm actually a student at the same school in a different department so it should be easy enough for me to monitor the progress and ask questions as they go. In fact one reason I won't be rebuilding it myself is I'm taking a heavy course load next semester.
This looks like a sweet cam, supposedly an extra 22 horsepower and a lower torque band: Crower Comp-U Pro Cam 50230 Rover V8 - V8 Tuner.
I think I'll budget about $500 for a cam and do plenty of research. Maybe I'll find something cheaper that's still good but I really don't want to skimp on a purchase that will likely be with me for a long time.
This looks like a sweet cam, supposedly an extra 22 horsepower and a lower torque band: Crower Comp-U Pro Cam 50230 Rover V8 - V8 Tuner.
I think I'll budget about $500 for a cam and do plenty of research. Maybe I'll find something cheaper that's still good but I really don't want to skimp on a purchase that will likely be with me for a long time.
#24
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There, I waved my magic cam wand and made it cheaper....now the "uprated" lifters....... As long as you have the correct numbers you can find and order them direct eh. Do the same for the lifters.
There, I waved my magic cam wand and made it cheaper....now the "uprated" lifters....... As long as you have the correct numbers you can find and order them direct eh. Do the same for the lifters.
Last edited by ihscouts; 12-17-2011 at 09:22 PM.
#25
With the coolant disappearing at the rate it is and the knocking I doubt his current motor will hold out for an entire semester without some type of intervention or expense. Yes, another runner to rebuild is the best option and I thought of suggesting it too but held off since MG has other vehicles to drive in the interim. Rover withdrawl will be only setback.
#26
With the coolant disappearing at the rate it is and the knocking I doubt his current motor will hold out for an entire semester without some type of intervention or expense. Yes, another runner to rebuild is the best option and I thought of suggesting it too but held off since MG has other vehicles to drive in the interim. Rover withdrawl will be only setback.
Actually driving the Rover in the winter just makes me sad anyway because all the good trails around here are closed from January 1 to April 1.
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#29
I understand that, but its still just a push rod V8, no different than a Chevy, Ford or Dodge.
Not understanding how the CDL works, or the alarm system etc. I can understand, but rebuilding a engine is not rocket science.
There is nothing wrong with you wanting to check on things etc.
And as far as buying parts goes, let the school do it, they always get a discount.
So tell the prof what parts you want, give him the links etc. but let him order the parts.
Not understanding how the CDL works, or the alarm system etc. I can understand, but rebuilding a engine is not rocket science.
There is nothing wrong with you wanting to check on things etc.
And as far as buying parts goes, let the school do it, they always get a discount.
So tell the prof what parts you want, give him the links etc. but let him order the parts.
#30