How much can I get from the 2.25

[TeriAnn]

Or the reader can also wonder why you've gone from providing good information to being petty in the matter a few posts...

I'm not trying to be petty. I assumed his engine is getting about what he says it is getting. I'm just wondering if he left something out in his tuning description. I forget to mention things all the time and assume he maybe forgot to mention something as well. I guess I did a really poor job of writing. Sorry for the ruffled feathers. No harm meant. I was trying to draw additional information out.

And I'm also wondering if maybe the 2.5L engine had some emissions thing going on in the distributor curves that kept it from putting out the power it might otherwise. That could also account for an apparent power discrepancy. I don't know anything about their timing & distributor curve.

There's lots of folks out there trying to get more power out of the 2.25 and the more good tuning info the better.

[kidrover86]

Rover came in today, we had it shipped down from northern California to my friends garage here in Tucson, Az. We are all very exciting to start working on it! I'll start a new thread for the engine rebuild.

[SafeAirOne]

No contribution to the topic here, but my initial impression upon viewing the photo is: "Nice Rover!"

[Andrew IIA]

I get something in the neighborhood of 100hp out of my 2.25:

Turner H.O. 2.25 (8:1 head, ported & polished)
2.5 Cam
2 Barrel Pierce Manifold w/ Weber 32/34 dmtl carb
Pertronix ignition
High flow air intake
Low restriction exhaust

Loads of power

Best regards, Andrew
'63 SIIA 88" SW

[LaneRover]

Rover came in today, we had it shipped down from northern California to my friends garage here in Tucson, Az. We are all very exciting to start working on it! I'll start a new thread for the engine rebuild.

I hope that Rover body is not going on the monster chassis in the background! Nice Rover, The p-up top is definitely nice to have!

[SafeAirOne]

I get something in the neighborhood of 100hp out of my 2.25:

Careful...Scott tried to make that claim!

[kidrover86]

Nice, very similar to what were gonna do. I'm thinking maybe an electronic fan too, anything can help.

I get something in the neighborhood of 100hp out of my 2.25:

Turner H.O. 2.25 (8:1 head, ported & polished)
2.5 Cam
2 Barrel Pierce Manifold w/ Weber 32/34 dmtl carb
Pertronix ignition
High flow air intake
Low restriction exhaust

Loads of power

Best regards, Andrew
'63 SIIA 88" SW

[Momo]

Jason, if that 109 is all original, it's remarkably intact. I hope you'll either preserve it or restore it correctly, there are so few left in that state. But whatever you do I know you'll enjoy it.

You are lucky because Tucson has a good core of Series Rover folks. At least one guy I know of there has an ACR engine in his 88 and he would be a great resource for you. Also if you haven't gotten in touch with AZLRO you should.

If you can do all the work other than machining, you can probably build a strong 2.25 for a reasonable price. You could do all the engine teardown/assembly yourself, for example, and the porting and polishing.

V8s are tempting but they don't just "drop in", so even if you buy a crate 350 for cheap you're gonna be spending money on the rest of the drivetrain and other mods (fan, radiator, motor mounts, etc).

Looking forward to seeing more posts on your Rover.

[kidrover86]

I'll definitely check them out, it would be nice to get together with some local owners before I start work. I'd especially like to take a look at his ACR. I talked to British Car Service of Tucson today and they directed me towards a good powder coater to have the frame done.

Jason, if that 109 is all original, it's remarkably intact. I hope you'll either preserve it or restore it correctly, there are so few left in that state. But whatever you do I know you'll enjoy it.

You are lucky because Tucson has a good core of Series Rover folks. At least one guy I know of there has an ACR engine in his 88 and he would be a great resource for you. Also if you haven't gotten in touch with AZLRO you should.

If you can do all the work other than machining, you can probably build a strong 2.25 for a reasonable price. You could do all the engine teardown/assembly yourself, for example, and the porting and polishing.

V8s are tempting but they don't just "drop in", so even if you buy a crate 350 for cheap you're gonna be spending money on the rest of the drivetrain and other mods (fan, radiator, motor mounts, etc).

Looking forward to seeing more posts on your Rover.

[greenmeanie]

British Car Service? That's the place on Stone isn't it. If so run away, run away very, very fast. Do NOT let them touch your truck without getting a second opinion.

PM me if you want details why.

[Momo]

Jason, I have to agree with Gregor, you should avoid that place. Your best resource is going to be other local Series owners. They'll know where to go
for stuff, plus they'll probably be a good tech resource. Also, this BB is going to be a big help.

By the way, why do you want to powder coat the frame? There's a place in Goodyear that will galvanize it for way less and it will last a lot longer.

https://www.azlro.org

[weatherm]

I just did a 300+ mile trip in my 109 4door loaded down with bikes wife gear and dog. I maxed out at about 60mph and averaged around 55mph

Just pin it down the hills so you have momentum to get up the other one