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SD1 V8

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Andy the Landy:
Just picked up a V8 engine to put in the Red Shed :D
As far as I can tell from the engine number its from an SD1 from 1979/80 from an auto. Also stamped on the head is 9.35-1 , is this a higher compression version and will it be suitable for a S3 :?:
Cheers
Andy

blackbob:
yes and yes nice engine get a bit more power

V8MoneyPit:
The last of the P6's had the highest CR at 10:1, but it would only run on 4 star with the timing retarded to TDC. It was designed for 5 star fuel. Had one, been there, done that! But, even then, it went like stink.

Had a couple of SD1's prior to the P6 and they were nowhere near as quick. But I would still quite like a Vitesse though  :D

Andy the Landy:
Few jobs to do on it - like a total stripdown to see what needs replacing.
Can the Series 3 clutch plate be used or does it need to be RRC :?:

MuddyMike:
Make sure the gearbox spigot bearing is suitable for a manual box. Some standard SD1 auto V8s have a steel spigot bush that fits but welds itself to the mainshaft after a little use.

Mike

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