replacement engines

Not tried it but a Triumph 6 Cylinder would be a big lump at the front of a p6 both in length and weight.

Colin
 
I agree. The key factor for a Triumph six would be the length. if you really wanted to go that route then use the series 2 triumph six - ie the SD1 2300 or 2600. It was heavily throttled in the SD1 to keep the power well away from that of the V8. But expect to have to do a very major cut and shut exercise along the lines that Simon Owen is currently undertaking for his blown V8. If you wanted a contemporary six that might fit, then a north/south conversion of the siamese bore BMC 2200 might just go in. But it's a lot of work for a not very good engine. You are very unlikely to get anything longer than a five to fit (and only with a V8 engine bay layout), althoug I'm personally very tempted to try the all alloy Volvo compact straight six from the 960.

Whatever you tried you'd need to have a really good reason not to use the V8. If you were starting from a four, then you'd need to convert the engine bay layout to V8 arrangement as strarters for ten, and then why not finish the job with a V8?

Chris
 
The main issue is that the steering and anti roll bar is all in the way at the bulkhead making it awkward to fit a long engine in. If I were going to fit a 6 pot it would have to be an XK engine, just because they are lovely looking. And to do that I would say converting the steering to rack and pinion and fitting mc pherson style front suspension or the double wishbones would be a must to allow you to push the block well back into the firewall. But that is a lot of work which must be one of the reasons Rover just put the v8 in there and rejected the 5 and 6 cylinder versions of the four pot engine they tried out.
 
Anyone ever tried putting a Essex/Cologne V6 in a 2000? It's crossed my mind on more than one occasion. With a few Burton shiny bits and a twin choke Weber bolted on to it that could be a pretty effective package if you can bring yourself to stick a Ford bit in a Rover that is :)
 
restojon said:
Anyone ever tried putting a Essex/Cologne V6 in a 2000? It's crossed my mind on more than one occasion. With a few Burton shiny bits and a twin choke Weber bolted on to it that could be a pretty effective package if you can bring yourself to stick a Ford bit in a Rover that is :)
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Trangenic misegenation :shock: please this is a family forum!!!
 
restojon said:
Anyone ever tried putting a Essex/Cologne V6 in a 2000? It's crossed my mind on more than one occasion. With a few Burton shiny bits and a twin choke Weber bolted on to it that could be a pretty effective package if you can bring yourself to stick a Ford bit in a Rover that is :)
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It would be something different, but there's a reason so many Fords have Rover V8s in :wink:
 
I didn't think you could get a V8 in a 2000, I've had a fleeting look and I've noticed that the inner wings are different and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't take a Rover V8 (never tried though), not without much hack and slash anyway. At least with the V6 you get some of the V configuration grunt and in a fairly compact unit. I've fitted Essex lumps in things before (series 2 landy and Ford P100 pickup) and they always seem to be a good swap, only downside is they can be a tad agricultural when you compare them to straight 4/6's.
Somebody mentioned Japanese engines further up, I reckon if anyone makes a compact engine it'd be from Japan. How about a Mazda rotary?? That'd be interesting.
 
restojon said:
I didn't think you could get a V8 in a 2000.
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Yep, they do go in :shock:

Jap engine in a classic Rover? Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :shock: :?
 
DaveHerns said:
If we're being silly , how about a Fiat Twin Cam ? Nice compact engine , good power output
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I always like them engines. But if you want silly, Jag v12. Using the front sub frame from an XJS you could do it, mind you don't know where the heater would go... :LOL:
 
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I measure it a smudge over 3 foot from the anti roll bar to the rear face of the slam panel :wink:

The only issue I see with a straight six will be the sump, as the cossmember is a considerable lump in the middle of the engine bay. The rad could be pushed forward and down below the slam panel to liberate some more space if need be. Ideally you would need an alloy six, or at least something comparible weight wise to the factory engine options as it would straddle the front axle centreline.

How about the wankel (sniggers :oops: ) from a mazda for an engine swap :twisted:
 
That's a Honda engine wearing a Rover badge but I suppose no-one would want to try a K series 2.5 V6 ?
I think Wankel engines lack torque which is what it needs to shift a heavy P6
 
DaveHerns said:
That's a Honda engine wearing a Rover badge but I suppose no-one would want to try a K series 2.5 V6 ?
I think Wankel engines lack torque which is what it needs to shift a heavy P6
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P6 is not as heavy as you think, my 57 plate Astra is heavier!!!
 
sowen said:
I measure it a smudge over 3 foot from the anti roll bar to the rear face of the slam panel :wink:

The only issue I see with a straight six will be the sump, as the cossmember is a considerable lump in the middle of the engine bay. The rad could be pushed forward and down below the slam panel to liberate some more space if need be. Ideally you would need an alloy six, or at least something comparible weight wise to the factory engine options as it would straddle the front axle centreline.

How about the wankel (sniggers :oops: ) from a mazda for an engine swap :twisted:
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Are the Volvo 5 and 6 cylinder blocks quite short??? Seem to be very tunable and as they are fitted to rear wheel driver cars no probs in fitting it with a suitable box.

Have to say, since I ditched my fixed fan for a Kenlow my 4 pot is a LOT smoother.
 
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