Thread: Supercharging a Rover V8

I think we have wandered off topic a bit here. Back to Supercharging!!!!
I just got hold of a 4.6 with a mixed set up that does not work well.
Came with a donor rangie that some one has given up on. I wonder Why??
4.6 with 3.5 heads and 86 Efi I wonder why it won't run right!
I thought as Being a low Compresion would make a great donk for my 89. With eaton . I'm not after high end power. Just grin factor. Torque!
Have been searching for best fuel management system and Wolf 4 seems to be solution. Any other ideas? By the way I am serious. As is Rovercare. Some of you guys are in for a big suprise!
Cheers RR

Originally Posted by hiline

i worked hard as a kid
but not on cars................

here are some of my jag pics just for proof



even had the wheels chromed

Looks like one of the Jags out of the Aussie movie "The Big Steal".

If you are wanting advice from someone who has blown and turboed rover engines in several different way shapes and forms then speak with Mal.

Last time I was in there he had a twin turbo'd 3.9 on the engine stand that he had in his Bro's Disco at Wandin a couple of years ago which he is planning on puting in a boat.

He builds everything himself, manifolds etc so he knows what is involved from start to finish.

Mornington Prestige

Originally Posted by mcrover

If you are wanting advice from someone who has blown and turboed rover engines in several different way shapes and forms then speak with Mal.

Last time I was in there he had a twin turbo'd 3.9 on the engine stand that he had in his Bro's Disco at Wandin a couple of years ago which he is planning on puting in a boat.

He builds everything himself, manifolds etc so he knows what is involved from start to finish.

Mornington Prestige

Matt and I would have called in if we had of known that, we were across the road, and it looked like it was a ritters type of place from out the front.

My brother is a mechanic who used to rebuild Gen 3s, he wouldn't put one in another vehicle, the production tolerances were too high so your chances of getting something good are pretty light on.

While I don't know if they are capable of turning 500hp, I understand the Sprintex chargers operate differently to the Eatons and other roots type blowers. While I can't remember what the difference is I believe that they are more efficient.

I'd dare say that a lot of ground could be made in getting the engine able to rev a bit more. It's still only a 2 valver so head work is a must to get the best flow possible. Upgraded ignition system, perhaps MSD? and a computer like a WOLF (3D should be fine and cheaper than 4) will allow for fuel and ignition mapping and running multiple maps. Also available with its own sensors.

Comp would be fine unless you go stupid but I have no idea what the ratings are on the rest of the engine internals. May turn out to be far too expensive to achieve.

Originally Posted by PeterM

My brother is a mechanic who used to rebuild Gen 3s, he wouldn't put one in another vehicle, the production tolerances were too high so your chances of getting something good are pretty light on.

Yep, all the horror stories, belong with the early ones...........bit like when you ask someone about lard rovers in general hey

Originally Posted by 6.5rangie

Matt and I would have called in if we had of known that, we were across the road, and it looked like it was a ritters type of place from out the front.

I dont know what a ritters type place is meant to look like but Mals looks like a factory to me

Basically yuppie types of cars, no rovers with 35's etc...out front. It looked like it belonged in toorak, prestige place. but i did only have a quick glimps at the carpark.