"Gary is technically correct. The rover v8 started out as the olds 215
rocket v8 in the early 60's and was licensed to rover which then was known
as the rover v8 and was put in the TR8. So the basis is actually american
with english modifications over the years/"
Not many know that Jack Brabham used the engine as a basis for his team's two
F1 world championship engines in 1966 and 1967. Brabham hired Repco of
Australia to modify the block and install single overhead cam heads on the
Oldsmobile block. Here is a link and about half way down is the discussion on
the Oldsmobile engine block.
http://www.jack-brabham-engines.com/biography.aspx
Jeff
http://www.jack-brabham-engines.com/biography.aspx
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