No pics yet but got question.

[thelastbandit]

Ok, now don't get me wrong, I'm lovin the Pop, but truth be told, the old Rover V8 isn't really up to the job, my mates Renault Clio Sport makes it look like it's standing still

However I've decided that my original plan of putting a small block ford in there instead is probably a tad over ambitious, so my question is this:

 

For reliability and relatively reasonable petrol consumption (I'm not expecting 50 to the Gallon mind) what would your recommendations be.

It seems that the insurance cost isn't much different between a 1600 Crossflow and a Supercharged Nitrous Guzzling Big Block so that's not a consideration. IMHO the choices are Crossflow, Pinto, Cossie or Zetec.

I want speed but reasonable MPG to as I go to a lot of shows as you know (no more Jap Import ones though )

 

So what do you "experts" advise then (oh and before you ask the Rover V8 is already spoken for sorry)

 

Pics on Saturday

[mossy]

personally old car should have an old engine....what about a highly modded pinto?

 

but i do like a good...st170 zetec....supercharged/turboed!

[thelastbandit]

I was thinking along the same lines Mossy, but have a hankering for a Cossie of some description, but also have to be realistic. I want as much "Ford" in the car as possible. I'm even thinking of junking the Jag IRS in favour of a live rear axle...possibly shortened Mustang or similar

[mossy]

depends how much notes in your wallet you have to play with!

[thelastbandit]

Not unlimited funds but a bit, it's taken 18 years to get the pop, so another few months etc of saving and doing bits will be okay..and it's got to be right...after all this time

[mossy]

personally first off i would go for a harris 2.2 pinto! but thats big money..

 

Or look for a slightly tuned cossie....Then do you want NA with the bark of carbs, or the vroooom tish of a turbo?

[thelastbandit]

Fook!! Just seen prices of Cossie Lumps on Ebay!!

 

Think I'll go with Pinto or Zetec.

[xpackken]

small block chevy mate its a pop . im my eyes nothing is better . v8ittt now .

 

 

fook the fuel bill .

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[thelastbandit]

Wish I could mate, but last year I did over 12,000 miles just going to shows etc. Nothing would please me more than a small block 350 under the hood, but it's just not an option at the moment

[Nettles]

Keep the Rover V8 and work with what you already have.

There's plenty of mods and trick parts available for your v8 that will help you gain a few more BHP.

[mossy]

Keep the Rover V8 and work with what you already have.

There's plenty of mods and trick parts available for your v8 that will help you gain a few more BHP.

 

shhhhhhh dont tell him that! i want the V8!

[Nettles]

Keep the Rover V8 and work with what you already have.

There's plenty of mods and trick parts available for your v8 that will help you gain a few more BHP.

 

shhhhhhh dont tell him that! i want the V8!

 

Sorry fella G'wan the V8