>Hey all you "experts" out there, I'm looking for some advice on building a
>strong street Rover 3.5liter.
>
>Does anyone (other than Silv-o-lite) make a performance piston (9.5comp) or
>higher piston for the Rover? I have been told that Chevy Vega pistons are
>the same 3.5 in. bore size, and on a recent post, someone mentioned that
>Chevy 2.8 V-6 pistons would fit the Buick. I am assuming (and WE ALL know
>what that means) that the Chevy parts are going to be more available, and
>inexpensive, than an aftermarket item.
>
>What cam do you recommend? Glen Towery says to stick with the stocker.
>
>What about carbs? I've been running the Holley 390, but I'm not real happy
>with it. Has anyone used the Edelbrock Performer 500 cfm carb? I have a
>stock 4bbl bop intake, what is the "best" intake. (I have read Hardcastle's
>book, but don't think the Offy is the way to go anymore) Has anyone
>actually used or is running, the Edelbrock Performer?
>
>My car is mostly used for highway use, and I like the idea of passing with
>lots of power at highway speeds. I'm not really into the "stoplight drag
>race" type engine, but I also don't want an engine that doesn't make power
>until 5,000 rpm!
>
>Any help would be appreciated!
>
>Perry
>1961 MGA Mk II
>1979 TR7~8
>1988 RX7 convert. (daily driver)
>
>PS- I do have a complete '63 Olds 215 that is complete, disssassembled, that
>I would sell or trade very cheap! (...trade for a cam and a set of headers
>for the Rover????)
>Bye
3/27/99
Perry,
I thought I had already sent this, but now appears I may not have
afterall. My apologies if it is an accidental duplication.
Dave K.
Perry,
Am curious why you say "other than Silvolite." Why not use them?
The price should be pretty good, I would think. Quality is OK also, isn't
it? Silvolite probably also makes pistons for the other 2 applications you
mention there.
Incidentally, both the complete KB and complete Silvolite catalogs
are on the WWW at www.kb-silvolite.com, complete with CR, compression
height,available oversizes, pin diameter, ring groove specs, etc etc etc.
It's a good place to do basic piston interchangability research.
Dave
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