Skip to content
Aussieveedubbers

rover 3.5 ali V8

0 likes
Share Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit

buggied Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#133681
I have a rover 3.5 ali V8 hanging off the back of my custom made vw buggy if you are interested in knowing more drop me a line...

Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#133724
You can't just leave it at that, you gotta post pics at least 😀
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#133883
so I dont have to sell you the adapter now !
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake

tonyg Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#134091
this is SHOW & TELL, so show and tell
they took me away haha, hope the medication works

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#134261
Ok I give Doug Sweetman a yell I think he can tell you were to get a adapter from there is a guy down canningvale way that has one and I think doug has his name or knows where he is .
From being told by other that have done this you are better to run a Kombi auto
these boxes will take the Hp a bit better than the manual ,this is a better set up in the sand as well .My mates race car has a V8 toyota quad cam with a ford three speed auto its good in the sand ,should you require a kombi auto I have one thats not been in a race car nore been hamerd is has all the bands and clutch plates replaced send me a U2U if you wish to know more .I know most dont wish to fork out some $ for shit box buggys .I seen some v8 buggys in the sand and 70% of them with the gear box split spewing oil over our great land !
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake

buggied Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#134378
O.K GOES LIKE THIS. still need an adaptor as i am planing a new project. do you have contact details for this fella? sorry cant post pics yet but if you are in perth i would be happy to show you. it is currently running a kombi auto but i would prefer a manual but may have to consider keeping the auto. need good rear. (hopefully disc) brakes as the standard kombi brakes dont like stopping it. it runs about 220+ hp and with sprint car tyres you have to try and stop it from flipping. the hardest part of the conversion is sourcing an adaptor and mounting a rad where it will keep cool. i am using a 4 core rad with twin thermos and when the going get tough it still gets hot. the 3.5 is very light and the best ones are the older p6b rovers but using the vanderplas heads and fuel injection but be prepared to use alot of fuel.aslo need 5-4 stud adaptors- any idea where i can get these?. also esential when converting that you have a good sump guard as they love draging the bum on take off. what else can i say- it makes bush driving lots of fun but a little scary when you hit about 180k's and try to slow down on gravel....

buggied Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#134379
i am tring to send U2U to all but not sure if they are getting sent- sorry but building a car is easier than working a computer....

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#134435
we had 5ltr rover motors in our buggy ( mates ) the rad was as follows about 1300mmx 800mm 4 core twin fans header tank with a air bleed at the top .

I think you need to have a look at my mates car be for you go to far he does rads for a living so he can sort that out for you as well
you have this going by the sounds of things ?seagull
O forget the manual box you are wasting your time !
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#173994
buggied wrote:I have a rover 3.5 ali V8 hanging off the back of my custom made vw buggy if you are interested in knowing more drop me a line...


mmm😉

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#173995
FOR SALE
2lt Kombi Gearbox
Albins gears
1st - 3.3:1
2nd - 2.07:1
3rd - 1.5:1
4th - 1.04:1
Albins super diff
Porsche drive flanges, new Albins pinion nut
all new bearings and gaskets


coupled to strong 3.5ltr Rover V8
Puck clutch, extractors and hot dogs, electronic ignition

2 x 20 3/4" Porsche spline drive shafts, 3" of spline each end


Price Gearbox $2,000
Motor $800
Drive Shafts $200
Take the lot $2700
Contact:
Peter Sibson
03 5623 5049
a/h 03 5625 2371

Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#174058
buggied wrote:O.K GOES LIKE THIS. still need an adaptor as i am planing a new project. do you have contact details for this fella? sorry cant post pics yet but if you are in perth i would be happy to show you. it is currently running a kombi auto but i would prefer a manual but may have to consider keeping the auto. need good rear. (hopefully disc) brakes as the standard kombi brakes dont like stopping it. it runs about 220+ hp and with sprint car tyres you have to try and stop it from flipping. the hardest part of the conversion is sourcing an adaptor and mounting a rad where it will keep cool. i am using a 4 core rad with twin thermos and when the going get tough it still gets hot. the 3.5 is very light and the best ones are the older p6b rovers but using the vanderplas heads and fuel injection but be prepared to use alot of fuel.aslo need 5-4 stud adaptors- any idea where i can get these?. also esential when converting that you have a good sump guard as they love draging the bum on take off. what else can i say- it makes bush driving lots of fun but a little scary when you hit about 180k's and try to slow down on gravel....
G'day buggied
If you are in Perth I have a Radiator out of my old buggy. It run a 3.5 rover with10-1/2 to 1 comp and it didn't get hot. plus I have some headers and stuff . send u2u or ring 0414 827 568
Regard's
Chris😎

wacked1 Custom Title Time!

1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#174060
could you give us some more specs on the motor.
thanks
wacked1
YOU HAVE JUST BEEN DAKED
don't worry it's a VW thing

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#176528
bump