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I think the 5.2/318 is roughly the same size as the Lexus V8 - about 6" wider than the Ford 302. The 302 gets you this lovely noise More about Tom's Rover can be found here My Hot Rod Rover Where in the US are you?

Not sure what the dimensions of the 1UZFE are compared to the Ford small block but, the 302 goes into the 4 cylinder base unit with tons of room to spare. ...Looks like height and length are fine but the Toyota is about 6" wider than the 302

That's Tom - 302Rover. Come to think of it I haven't heard from him in ages, I'll drop him an email to check in on him. With that said, I can tell you that the Ford 302 fits very nicely into the engine bay, and it's a real hoot to drive around in. I think that the Toyota 1UZFE might also -...

Hey Steven, Did you have any luck find a 2200 TC head? Maybe any potential UK shippers might consider shipping it to Ireland if they won't send it to the US - if so, I'll be there in August - I could just boot it out of the plane as we cross Jersey on the way back to the left coast...

I don't think it would be so expensive as to require dread... they are small and light and the company is based on the East Coast - $5 - $15 max, at a guess.

No real suggestions for you Al, just wishing you a speedy recovery and good luck with the work.

When I first saw the Rover I had to look out the window to make sure that mine was still there and that "she" hadn't sneakily disposed of it :eek:... I did like the Lancia though. I think WD is a little better nowadays with their cost analysis, although I think they often conveniently leave...

I don't know the schedule for WD in the UK so I don't want to spoil anything for anyone so... spoiler alert... On this week's episode of WD, luverable cockerny rogue Mike travels to northern California, right to Mr. Oldblokes neck of the woods and visits a dealer in Sonoma County - his...

Some months have passed since I completed cutting up the old beast but, an update is warranted - she is gone but she will not be forgotten and, in the end, she was able to donate parts to a few other projects in the hopes that they may live again. The boot floor went to the honorable Sdibbers...

A condition I am not entirely unfamiliar with... :(

That belongs to GBGary one of the forum members Newbie

I'll be back up Jim - the Union Hotel is my local bar when I am up there. There's a beautiful little 63 Mini pick up truck in Gratton - it belongs to one of the owners of Wicked Creations. As soon as we collect our lottery winnings we'll be moving up north...

Nice Jim! I just now got back from your neck of the woods - we spent a week in Occidental - I kept an eye out for you on the road even though I know you are usually over in Napa. Next time!

^^ Been there, tried that - not just paintwork either. I tried to find a machine shop/suspension shop to remove the old ball joints and reinstall new ones on the front swivel pillar - one place I was still walking across the car park when the guy came to the door and just shook his head.

Here is a photo of mine before disassembly - oh so very long ago