Thread: Latest/Largest/Best Rover motor into '58 series one 86 inch.

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

Not a 4 cyl but look right and go very well in Series1. A 3 ltr 6cyl out of Rover P6.

The P6 didn't have a 6 cylinder engine, only a variety of displacement 4 cyl. (depending on country) and the 3.5 litre V8.

I think you might mean the P5,

Cheers Charlie

G'day All, Good point Wayne well said, but not being a dedicated S1 fan I was always under the impression the engine chassis mounts were different, thus making the later 2.25/2.5 engine a little difficult to fit, I'm sure some one will let me know if I'm wrong cheers Dennis

Originally Posted by hotgemini

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

I would be inclined to look for a complete 2/2a engine/gearbox/transfer unit, as it avoids having to swap the bell housing. You will also need (which you may not have thought of) the elbow above the carburettor and the hose to the air cleaner (I think the aircleaner is the same, but the outlet may be a different size - check it).

I hope this helps,

John

Excellent, relevant and informative post once again John. I'll start keeping my eyes and ears out for a series 2/2a drivetrain. Plan would call for a total overhaul of the motor (with reasonable modifications for more power/torque without going overboard), box and t/case before it goes near the car. The owner is basically as interested in the process as he is in the end.

-Adam.

You will also need to change the clutch system over to a hydraulic system - that means either changing to series 2 pedals or somehow modifieing the series 1s.

Garry

There were P4 Perkins put in the S1, would have weighed the front and performance down a bit, even with a high speed Al piston version good for over 1,500 RPM!

beautiful old motors would make a nice vintage engine conversion -

Hi
to the new member who has funny thoughts
listen to them that know more than thee
you have no need to re design the wheel
it works quiet well
the 2 ltr engine in a vehicle of 1954/58 vintage
works quiet well
I pull a 600kg trailer behind a 109 58
so play with what is in the car
do not be a CLOWN
and change what work's
cheers
Ian