[bob.houlihan]

Hey everyone,
I'm getting ready to install a Rover V8 4.0 into my 71 Series IIa. Will also be installing an R380 & LT230, P38 power steering and D1 axles. Will the V8 4.0 bellhousing work or will it be too long? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Bob

 

[Rocky]

Interesting idea.
I’d aim to position the transfer case so you can use the D1 front shaft to the axle. Wondering about things like Crank position sensor, flywheel choices etc.

There’s no way you are the first gems auto to manual conversion.

 

[M.A.R.S.]

What r380 do you have ? If you are asking if the auto v8 bellhousing works , it will not. You need a v8 bellhousing made for v8 r380. There used to be or might still be aftermarket options to use different r380 with aftermarket bell housing to the v8.

 

[bob.houlihan]

What r380 do you have ? If you are asking if the auto v8 bellhousing works , it will not. You need a v8 bellhousing made for v8 r380. There used to be or might still be aftermarket options to use different r380 with aftermarket bell housing to the v8.

The V8 4.0, R380 & LT230 are out of a D1. I’m trying to determine if the entire setup will be too long for a IIa 109.

 

[M.A.R.S.]

Are you planning on converting the shifter to defender style? If so it can fit. I did one on a 88. 4.0 gems, defender r380, lt230. I did switch the front cover to a gems p38 to make the front of the motor slimmer. Transmission tunnel and bulkhead were also modified.

 

[bob.houlihan]

Are you planning on converting the shifter to defender style? If so it can fit. I did one on a 88. 4.0 gems, defender r380, lt230. I did switch the front cover to a gems p38 to make the front of the motor slimmer. Transmission tunnel and bulkhead were also modified.

A defender style shifter is the current plan.

 

[conrad1468]

Pretty cool. Can't wait to see the install. Keep updates coming along.

 

[volleymdut]

This is gonna be awesome!