Fitting a Rover V8 into an SE5 Scimitar...

Thanks goes to Tom Follows for this information, (see Tom's SE5 V8 Scimitar here)... I met Tom when he was looking or manifolds etc to get his SE5 conversion started, he seemed pretty keen and once ready to start the conversion seemed to take next to no time. It happens that he's an engineer, for, er . . . someone clever . . . and his work isn't to be sniffed at.

Prepare to be put to shame (myself definitely included) by the attention to detail that has gone into teh fabrication for tom's SE5 V8 Conversion...

*** More or less everything you read in this section of the site is now Tom's words ***

PIC TO GO HERE OF LEFT HAND MANIFOLD

Pulled the V6 out and it is remarkable how small it appears for its only 0.5 litres less capacity. The V6 is only 60 degree rather than the 90 degree V of the RV8.

In Summary
The conversion was well worthwhile, It took me about a month of evenings and some weekends. Performance is up, it doesn't rattle, and even the Mpg is better than the V6 (now ~24-25) so I'm very happy. The engine is significantly lighter than the V6 but as I already had AVO adjustable suspension so the ride height could be adjusted. I also have a rear Anti roll bar fitted, but so far just the standard brakes. A Limited Slip Diff is now becoming more of a requirement!

Total cost was around £1300, I could have done it more cheaply but I need it reliable as it is my everyday car. Much Fun :-)