idiots quest for more power?
#151
as the title says...."idiots .... ...."
so new parts for rocker assembly and I have a question..... I know, I know.....can't even put a rocker shaft together, without help.
so yella terra rollers going on for more efficient lube, lower noise, adjustability, and (the big one) to reduce friction.
yt instructions call for a washer sandwich on the arms. obviously, the stock set up is spring spacer, no washers.so maybe that's a different rv8, who knows. no big deal, more than one way to skin a cat. i began assembly (just like original set up) and had an ocd attack.....
which way = less wear/less friction.
arm-washer-spring-washer-arm
or
arm-spring arm
??
so new parts for rocker assembly and I have a question..... I know, I know.....can't even put a rocker shaft together, without help.
so yella terra rollers going on for more efficient lube, lower noise, adjustability, and (the big one) to reduce friction.
yt instructions call for a washer sandwich on the arms. obviously, the stock set up is spring spacer, no washers.so maybe that's a different rv8, who knows. no big deal, more than one way to skin a cat. i began assembly (just like original set up) and had an ocd attack.....
which way = less wear/less friction.
arm-washer-spring-washer-arm
or
arm-spring arm
??
#152
#153
I'm a new owner and trying to plan ahead for when my engine eventually blows, this thread has been super helpful. I have to ask though: has anyone ever done a turbo setup?
Why not? I would think a simple, low psi turbo setup could be amazing for power with minimal reliability issues provided you kept the fuel flowing.
Why not? I would think a simple, low psi turbo setup could be amazing for power with minimal reliability issues provided you kept the fuel flowing.
#154
I personally think these are better suited for superchargers. More successful applications anyway. Also more available options.
boost performance uk has unmachined manifolds to make for an easy turbo install.....but then you have to make everything else able to handle the rpms....
boost performance uk has unmachined manifolds to make for an easy turbo install.....but then you have to make everything else able to handle the rpms....
Last edited by dusty1; 02-04-2015 at 12:36 PM.
#155
I personally think these are better suited for superchargers. More successful applications anyway. Also more available options.
boost performance uk has unmachined manifolds to make for an easy turbo install.....but then you have to make everything else able to handle the rpms....
boost performance uk has unmachined manifolds to make for an easy turbo install.....but then you have to make everything else able to handle the rpms....
BUT, the s/c Rover engines do come with their own issues and problems. It really depends on the usage and intended mileage.
They also do a supercharged V6 engine
#156
yeah, I moved away from the idea. would like to stay na and see what I can squeeze out of it. if you will purchase me a small block ford crank and have it machined to fit as 5.2 rv8, rods, and pistons I will be making some bigger steps. so far I have settled for 4.6 with less restriction and reduced friction. janspeed has some set ups too
#157
yeah, I moved away from the idea. would like to stay na and see what I can squeeze out of it. if you will purchase me a small block ford crank and have it machined to fit as 5.2 rv8, rods, and pistons I will be making some bigger steps. so far I have settled for 4.6 with less restriction and reduced friction. janspeed has some set ups too
Of course there's the mega option of the Jag V8 or even the AM V12 twin turbo stuffed under the hood.
Last edited by OffroadFrance; 02-04-2015 at 02:17 PM.
#158
#159
What I really enjoy is squeezing the 4 cylinder 2.0 litre engines until the 'pips squeak' and extracting the max bhp/torque from them, it's great fun. It was sad when the old Ford Cosworth BDA, BDE and BDX came to the end of their days as they were so advanced back in the late 60's early 70's. The other magic engine was the Cosworth V8 DFV with the 4 valve heads, frightening performance in their day as well, they formed the backbnoe of F1 racing back then.
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