Everything you could want top know about increasing the performance and
reliability of the Rover V8 engine which has been in production since
1967. Derived from a Buick design, the engine first appeared in the
Rover P5B of 1967, but continued in use through subsequent Rover models:
P6 and SD1. Not only a favourite of kit car builders, the Rover V8 also
appeared in Morgans, TVRs, Land Rovers, Range Rovers, MGB V8 and the
Leyland P76 in Australia. Coverage includes: limitations of standard
components; short block preparation/clearances; solving the oiling &
main cap problems of pre- 94 cylinder blocks; full details of cylinder
head modifications; optimising ignition settings; exhaust system
requirements; Holley, Weber & SU carburettor/inlet manifold options;
camshaft & valve train requirements; modifications for racing;
modifications for road use.
