RPi Engineering Rover SD1 Straight 6 to V8 Conversion

[@kevinblaylock9883]

I converted many 2.6 straight 6 autos SD1 over to V8. I would also convert over to manual gearbox. The rear axel ratio was 3.9 on an automatic and once pair up with a manual gearbox, acceleration was much improved. The fiddly job was the pedal box conversion to include the clutch! Great engine the Buick!

[@heavyt749]

With the accent and countryside you must be Norwich way . Great video

[@benjones1917]

Got to love an SD1 ❤

[@jackspratt4343]

I thought SD1 s were ALL 3.5 litres? Well I learned something today

[@johnkemple]

As usual, a great job by the RPI team. I love these guys. Having built an engine with nearly every part coming from RPI. I would be remiss if I didn't say that not only did the parts come from them, A huge amount of advice was provided by Ian as well. My Range Rover classic now has 5k miles. runs absolutely perfect, with zero leaks, and runs better than it did new, with the upgrades I bought at RPI. When it comes to the Rover V8 at least for me in the USA, they are the ones to ask, the top of the line. Now I have to head over to their web site and get some much needed parts for a rebuild of 4.2 Rover V8 #2.

[@RPIEngineering]

Cheers John

[@funkyfedaykin]

Lovely job, lovely car and the tighter video format is great too!

[@RPIEngineering]

Thank you

[@markburton3306]

Lovely car.

[@bushmanPMRR]

Another great car and another great video, cheers! I am now curious though as to what injection setup I have in my 1989 RRC, flapper or hotwire? I didn't know there were different types, I still have so much to learn!

[@RPIEngineering]

Simple. Email us a pic to [e-mail] and we will let you know what type of EFI you have.

[@stusoldcars4248]

Good job. 👍

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

Lovely looking car and a very tidy conversion. If you don't mind me asking, how did you get around the difference between EFI and carb fuel tanks? I see the external pump is in a non-standard position with hoses running above the tank, is the external pump being fed by the in tank pump?

[@RPIEngineering]

We modified the tank to have a bottom take off. You can see this at approx. 5:01 in the video. This take off then fed the pre filter, pump etc

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

@@RPIEngineering Thank you, i didnt even notice that little take off on the side. Thats some great problem solving.

[@Adrianmazda6]

Great video, but how much did that engine cost?

[@RPIEngineering]

Depending on more specific options prices of course vary however a 3.5 EFi Stage 3 setup with SD1 ancillaries would normally be around £11,000 inc UK VAT

[@brenglover72]

Did the 26 end up in the sea?

[@gileshamilton4462]

What power and torque is expected with that setup ....

[@RPIEngineering]

probable somewhere around 200 lb/ft and 190 to 200 bhp. Top bhp was not aimed for so as to keep a smooth idle etc.

[@classic_britain]

Good job the 6 pot is shite in my opinion