Guest Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 just ran a npb 9.8 quarter at york dragway best bit is it hit the rev limiter at 3/4 track and still have a second stage of nitrous to use. rover v8 powered manta gte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 let's see some pictures ! [] post Roanoke OMOC 5885 loose lips sink ships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 WOW![:0] Now that is seriously quick, would be interesting to know what spec the Rover lump is running at, and what you have done to help get the power down. http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 have a look on the york raceway website forums for photos, 4.8 rover v8 .wildcat heads, nitrous, tube chassis ,jag rear end, 0 to 110mph in 6 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/S ... ?start=all Suffolk County Mantas. Engine conversions,Customs, Full restorations, paintwork. http://www.suffolkcountymantas.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Smoking [][] Mind you I just love the shape of this baby [^] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I see, so it's not an old 8.35:1 CR 3.5 litre Rangie lump running on SU's then[][][][] Excellent Darren that really is most impressive, (credit card has ran and hid trembling in the corner) http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/S ... imgAnch129 always liked these late 80s/early 90s muscle. Dunno why. maybe 'cos you can have one for > or < £3k. wonder how those door mirrors would look on a manta.... post Roanoke OMOC 5885 loose lips sink ships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0tr0dder_uk Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 quote: always liked these late 80s/early 90s muscle. Dunno why. maybe 'cos you can have one for > or < £3k. loose lips sink ships id="quote">id="quote"> Except its an early seventies camaro! [][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0tr0dder_uk Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 thats impressive for a rover powered car. gonna have to pull my finger out and get my big block powered manta done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 quote:Originally posted by h0tr0dder_uk id="quote">id="quote"> Except its an early seventies camaro! [][] id="quote">id="quote"> wasn't refering to the camaro (though I quite like them too). see the link I put up. OMOC 5885 Steer from the Rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Some very good pics in there. Especially like the one of the Monster Truck mid air!! Stuart Kowalski OMOC 5091f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Monkey Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/S ... RFinal.jpg is that a jag with a kit???? OMOC NE Area Rep... omocne@hotmail.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0tr0dder_uk Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 its another car built by John Sleath. A full tube chassis'd XJS powered by a 502 chevy with f.a.s.t fuel injection and nitrous. runs 9 second quarters and gets 20mpg on way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 quote:Originally posted by h0tr0dder_uk thats impressive for a rover powered car. gonna have to pull my finger out and get my big block powered manta done. id="quote">id="quote"> Must agree HotRodder, that is a ridiculously good time for a Rover V8 powered car, would love to know more of what has gone into the engine build on that. A BIG Block Manta, ooer, now that would be nice for straight line performance and the noise... Oh Yes[] Just can't get my head around the weight of the Big blocks though. http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0tr0dder_uk Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 heres a video of the engine just before we took it out of that car and took it home. turn the sound up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Droooooool[][] That has kicked my memory back in touch (seeing the blower) just remembered what your plans were[8D][8D][8D] http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 thats some seriouse bit of kit. seeing that blower just makes me want to fit mine even more. cannot wait now. I feel alot of over time coming on lol. see ya at the drag strip cool!!!!!!!! Look Out Wide Car Coming through!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 oooooh I have go to get a move on I thought I was the only one who wanted to have a sub 10sec Manta lol Fantastic to see others share the same passion.Drool dribble and more drool anyone know what a standard GTE does a 1/4 in? 86 exclusive coupe 88 exclusive pickup 86 GTE Hatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I believe the standard GTE will do approx a 17.5 sec 1/4 mile. http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 is that the same GT/E that does 0-60 in 8.9 ? [] OMOC 5885 Steer from the Rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 quote:Originally posted by PeteM is that the same GT/E that does 0-60 in 8.9 ? [] id="quote">id="quote"> Minutes. [] ----All you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 17.5 is actually quite respectable for a 20 yr old 4 pot its better than i thought it would be. and yes that does seem ridiculously quick for a car with a rover lump. Must have spent some serious money on it to get it to do that I would have thought it would be cheaper in the long run to just go for 350 or 383.but saying that sometimes half the fun is just seeing how much you can get out of an engine with all it weaknesses like the cih lol. 86 exclusive coupe 88 exclusive pickup 86 GTE Hatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Must agree it is nice to see how much you can squeeze out of an engine. The nice thing about the Rover V8 though is the sheer weight of it, if I remember correct it is something like 20lbs lighter than the CiH engine. So if you can turn the Rover into a 5.2 litre you are only 0.5 of a litre away from the SBC but with none of the weight disadvantages. couple that with the fact that a lot of performance items for the chevvy can be used on the Rover. wouldn't be surprised if Darren Pearts Rover block has Chevvy pistons. and I also think that 17.5 for a standard manta is too damn good, but pretty damn sure this was the figure I was told by a friend who had been down the Pod in his standard GTE, but you know what people are like it probably turned into 17.5 from 17.99 or was 18.5[] I got a 17.02 in my old red b series which was possibly running close to 150bhp as I stayed on my mates bumper up the 1/4 mile who had 163bhp from his valved manta and obviously he got just under the 17 second mark. So 17.5 fromm 110 bhp with a heavy cih lump really aint bad at all. http://www.customsolutions.me.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 just a quick update finished off the season with a 9.6 @140mph at york. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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