77 Range Rover

[Busta-P]

Hello everyone this is my first post other than my introduction, i have just bought a 77 range rover and i am wondering what are the general specifications on the engines (3.5l V8), eg HP,torque etc etc. And one more thing i would like to know is where can i get a rebuild kit for the old girl cause i think the motor needs it.

thanks in advance,

Busta-P

[cloughy]

Not much horspoer and even less torque, where are you located??

[Busta-P]

toowoomba QLD, not much HP you say, nothin a supercharger won't fix LOL.

cheers

Busta-P

[mark4130]

Hi Busta-P ive posted the 3.5 specs in the range rover specs thread.
sorry i thought i was here.

Mark

[Busta-P]

i seen that mate, exactly what i was looking for mate thanks alot, they are fantastic, i saved every image in the thread. i don't suppose that book of yours has a schematic of the carby's?

cheers

Busta-P

[tpj77]

The std 3.5 V8 is a slug but it will go forever with regular service and near on impossible to kill even when they're well worn. Cams wear out at 200K or so and the heads will need to be done or a new gasket at the very least.

Regards to acceleration, the earier models had a better high range so they're nowhere near as bad as the later 4 speed manuals with taller high range. Add some 33's and it's quicker to get out and walk at times :eek:

Try some of the UK sites such as paddocks for engine parts, cheaper than buying here if you don't mind waiting a week or two, but do your homework first as it maybe just as cheap to buy locally.

Good luck with it

Trav

[Busta-P]

tpj77 - i'm hopin to counteract all the deficiencies of the motor by slappin on a supercharger, but i'll hafta see if the carbies can handle it, i reckon a bit of forced induction will give her a good kick in the butt LOL

[mark4130]

busta-p are you looking for just the carby specs or the whole chapter?
if you like i can e-mail you the chapter or i will post the specs here.

Mark

[Busta-P]

i'd prefer the whole chapter if it's not to much trouble mate, i'll pm you my e-mail address.

cheers

Busta-P

[mad_gecko_67]

give me a yell if u need a hand fixin her up mate..sooners she's on the road the sooner we can get off-road..lol

[Busta-P]

haha sounds good mate, i might need a bit of help too all the 4by parts seem to be alot bigger LOL.

cheers

Busta-P

[Disco98]

Hi mate, go over to AULRO and have a look in the markets section, you can buy a CD called the RAVE CD its a cd with detailed everything, contains diagrams, step by step instructions on rebuilding etc etc. matt

[Busta-P]

cool, i'm a member there, i'll have to check that out for sure.

cheers

Busta-P

[redders]

All It Needs Is The Heads Opened Up And Watch The Hp Flow ,a Set Of Extractors And A High Flow Exhaust Is All You Need.

[gibpeewee]

replacing the stock stromberg carbs with su`s will help a lot as well.
su carbs were used on the stage one and 110 v8 landrovers as well as the rover sd1 road car so the parts are easy to get and it all bolts on to the standard manifold

[Busta-P]

thanks for the input fellas but i managed to get a hold of another rangie with a 253 and a holly 600 in it so i think a holden conversion is the go at the moment. I think the 253 should provide all the poke i need at the moment as i am an apprentice 4x4'er LOL, by the way does anyone in Toowoomba have an engine crane i can borrow or rent off them?

cheers

Busta-P