cupas Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hello, I have opel manta b 1977 2.0e. I am going to restore it and get it in good condition. Also I am thinking about v8 project. I am looking for bmw v8 engine, but I haven't seen that somebody has fitted it. Why does everybody use rover engines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 The Rover engine is a Buick/Oldsmobile design, so you still get that american muscle car feel but in a small enough unit, not only to fit in the engine bay but in capacity so fuel consumption isn't unwanton. Also, the engines age suits that of a manta, parts availability is still excellent and the engine itself is very uncomplicated, unlike the BMW unit. If you do intend to fit a BMW V8 then please do post up a project thread, that would be very interesting to most of us Isn't your 1977 B a 1.9? I didn't think the 2.0 was used in the early B's until 1979. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hello and welcome look forward to hearing and seeing your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 hi and a warm welcome,have you any pictures off you car to post up on the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupas Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 This engine was probably changed by someone. The car is dismantled now, because I bought it in this condition, so it is nothing interesting yet. I will create a new topic when I start this project Also I need a lot of small parts. If someone can help please pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Best thing to do is put a topic in parts wanted section of the parts you need. This way people will know what you need and may be able to help faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupas Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Ok thanks. About v8. I would like to ask who use it in manta b. Is it very dificult to drive manta b with v8? Because a big weight goes in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Ok thanks. About v8. I would like to ask who use it in manta b. Is it very dificult to drive manta b with v8? Because a big weight goes in the front. The CIH engines are exceptionally heavy as it is, and a few V8's may well be lighter if its an alloy block (like the rover v8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Yes, the Rover V8 is marginally lighter than the 2.0 GTE engine My exclusive V8 was quite chuckable into the corners but I did have a firm suspension setup and stocky (wide but only 15" diametre) wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupas Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 It is strangely enough. What is the weight of 2.0gte engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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