Managed a few pics inbetween showers,

Everything's working and it goes ok, couple more rattles to source and fix, and need to mod the exhaust slightly as there's an annoying boom at around 1400rpm, although the exhaust is fairly quiet really.

Have been replacing some of the stupid rock hard ES poly bushes at the rear, with OE type, to quieten down the diff. Sounded like a 1950's bread van 1st time out.

 

Am contemplating my next step. Part of me wants to add fuel injection and then stick on the supercharger. Another part wants to sell it and start afresh.

 

So, anyone any idea what it might be worth?

 

 

 

oh go on and fit the supercharger PLEASE!!!

Cool engine and love the look of the car too! :D

oh go on and fit the supercharger PLEASE!!!

 

 

Ha ha, trouble is the next mod will add another £5500 to the build cost so if it's going it's got to go now.

Ha ha, trouble is the next mod will add another £5500 to the build cost so if it's going it's got to go now.

i thought you already had all of the gear and just took it off to start simple. or have i missed something ..? would love to see a v8 supercharged z!!!!!!

Excellent job there.................looks like it was made to fit, and a lot less clutter under the bonnet......... :bow:

i thought you already had all of the gear and just took it off to start simple. or have i missed something ..? would love to see a v8 supercharged z!!!!!!

 

I have most of the stuff, but don't know whether to fit it on or keep it for the next project.

whats the benefits of fitting a v8? apart from the sound of the engine. Is there any performance benefits? Cracking looking car mate.

LOOKS SPOT ON! fairplay

Another part wants to sell it and start afresh.

 

Sell it and use some of the funds from the sale to subscribe to this worthy car club :D :D :D

Sell it and use some of the funds from the sale to subscribe to this worthy car club :D :D :D

 

 

Hmmmmm.....looks like my membership ran out today. Must keep a better eye on the calender. Assumed we would get a reminder.

My god that's just plain awesome :D

 

Well done buddy :D

Part of me wants to buy it!! :eek: :bow: :bow: :D

hmmm manta sold his for 6k i think didn't you old chap?

Oh and can we have a video, pretty pretty please? :D

Part of me wants to buy it!! :eek: :bow: :bow: :D

 

 

Is it the part with loads of spare cash?

Oh and can we have a video, pretty pretty please? :D

 

It's next on the list....just need to figure out how to do it.

looks fantastic mate. can't wait to see a vid of it. :bow:

That is a real nice looking lump. and a very nice job to boot. Is that the same engine as Mantav8 or a later engine? What BHP does it push, but more importantly what are the torque figures?

 

Why would it cost another £5500 to supercharge it?

 

I was quoted a few weeks back from a crowd in the Kit Car mag at £3900 for a Chevy 5.7 with super charge ECU and full EFI loom. Supposedly reconded and ready to drop in. As i'm looking at this for my shorty when its done.

Don't know any figures for it yet. It was built with supercharging in mind so the cam is quite mild and so would guess in the 300-350hp range. Torque feels good tho' so must be around the 450 mark.

The supercharger adds as much as you want really, within reason, depending on how you gear it. Last time I took it to 7psi as that was all the injectors could handle. But it was absolutely flying at that. It is possible to go double that boost but I'd need wider belts and anti belt slip struts and it creates a few more problems I could do without for a road car.

 

I'm sure a s/c could be fitted for less than 5500, but I used all the decent stuff,

from memory:-

Vortech s/c......1800

serpentine drive system 200

edelbrock tpi inlet 600

emerald ecu 620

big injectors for batch firing 400

big pump 150

boost referenced reg, rails 250

custom plenum 400

crank trigger system 220

filter, hoses,pipes etc 250

twin 58mm throttle body 260

intercooler 300

2 bar map sensor, other sensors, idle valve and motor, wiring, plugs,etc, etc

should come to about £5500.

Need another laptop too cos mine's bust.

 

What were they supplying for £3900?

WOW!!! :bow:

 

Thats a beast, the engine looks very nice in there and looks like theres plenty of room to play with under there.

 

If you dont mind me asking, what does that car stand you at? Not its value just exactly what it cost you to do it.

 

How long did it take also?

WOW!!! :bow:

 

Thats a beast, the engine looks very nice in there and looks like theres plenty of room to play with under there.

 

If you dont mind me asking, what does that car stand you at? Not its value just exactly what it cost you to do it.

 

How long did it take also?

 

 

 

Approx figures, parts only:-

 

V8 swap, inc.box,clutch,prop,back end,exhaust etc about £8000

Digital dash and centre console £1000

Brakes and suspension £1000

Interior £1000

Spoiler, door fillers, bits and bobs £500

Paid £4500 for the car last year which was a LOT, but bought it cos it was a prestine fresh import.

So stands me at over £16000 at the mo' with tyres and normal replacement bits and bobs.

What it's value is I've no idea, probably around half that!

 

Took the car off the road for 5 months to do it but that included the digital dash stuff too. Wouldn't recommend it, quite a tricky car to convert.

Oh, it's a 6.3 stroker too.

HID's and 99 spec back end, another £500. Blimey, hope my wife doesn't see this!

its ok keith. weve copied it all for bribery purposes. :duffer:

still no answer on the plus side of having a v8 yanky engine in a z? i can see the plus side if it was supercharged but??? help me out.

Why would you not spend the money on the standard tt engine.