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Mmmm, tasty toy! GT40 replica


Chris Wilson

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I am not a fan of the Rover V8 at all, but an iron block Ford, whilst historically correct, would be a LOT heavier, and even more so with two turbos nailed on it. At least it seems to have a decent transaxle, not something from a Renault 30 or an old Porsche.

 

The Ford is by no means light, but surely comparable in NA form to this turbocharged Rover with awkward plumbing. Is 600bhp a realistic figure long term on that block/internals? I find 'IRO' is never that convincing in an advert, so I'd assume a realistic figure would be closer to the reach of a NA Ford lump. Horses for courses of course.

 

Agreed on the gearbox.

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