p6 2000 v8 conversion

I'm with Harvey on this, much easier to sell it and buy a V8, however it has been done and there are a few threads on here - My Hot Rod Rover Don't know where the pictures went?

There was a Monza 2000 on here somewhere with a V8 in it which was adapted to run on LPG, and others. So it is possible, but considerably easier to buy one.

Richard
 
Hi, my 73 2000tc got a leyland 4.4 transplant about 25 years ago. Totally removed old 2000 engine mounts and welded some v8 mounts in from a written off car. Only prob was, originally manual so also had to change tunnel for auto one (wider for auto) but everything fitted perfectly, very tight though and motor sits a little lower in body. This is good for the 4.4 as it is a bit wider and a bit higher. Had to use the v8 bellhousing but rest was compatible. Will put up pics soon as i get some free time. The front disc calipers and pads are identical to those fitted to the 1968 307ci hk holden here in oz.
 
chrisw said:
Sorry, but why won't it fit? The first P6B prototypes were 2000s, with no modifications.

I know that some of the suspension components are different, but a) you can keep it 2000, or b) swap them out.

The engine will fit, but you'll need to make some modifications - mount points for a start.

It's been done before, and will be a tight fit. Another option is to buy NOS inner wings and swap them over. They're available, and not too expensive.
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No, Chris - they weren't. You need clearances for the exhaust in the front chassisrail, which weren't incorporated on contemporary base units but they were on the later ones as a measure to streamline production and make the V8/2200 less different / save costs. The front crossmember is different too, and one would need to swap so much smaller items that it's just not worth it. I think the four-pot suspension doesn't work with the V8 either, and that has probably something to do with the exhaust positioning and the general lack of space there. Add to that different characteristics between the cars, spring ratings, rims, electics, radiator, slam panel and so forth and it's just not a viable proposition to do so.

P6B prototypes were made on 2000 base units, which were subsequently heavily modified to reflect the above. The only which might not have that amount of modification is AXC91B, but then, that was more a hack than a prototype of the pictures we have..
 
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