Racing Mind Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I started a thread on British Speed as a repository for information on the RS Performance RST-V8 engine, due to the interest from the CSR build at TAG. Since not everyone is on that other forum, I thought I would share here also, so no one feels excluded. :group hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Mind Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Assembly at RS Performance in the UK. Edited January 24, 2014 by Racing Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Mind Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Way cool. :up: I know of a RST V-8 in a S3 chassis Caterham in Dubai, which I saw in person on the 2005 USA tour. That car has seen an extreme variety of environments and a lot of miles over many years now, and I have not heard of any troubles or complaints from the owner. I also have seen build photos long ago of a Caterham 21 in Michigan with a RST V-8 fitted that was pretty far along, but don't know what the hell ever became of that effort. Here is a thread w/ a few photos/videos of it from a few years back. edit -- Some more photos of the V-8 21 here. edit 2 -- Found a photo I snapped at Infineon Sears Point from the Brit 7 invasion in 2005 showing the V-8 7 from Dubai (blue one, front row, lower right corner of photo). In the same photo is Rahul's WCM Ultralite, but back when Frank owned it (yellow, furthest left in the photo). http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn384/BBL-Sean/forum_photos/2005-38sevens.jpg Reposting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Mind Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Too cool. Thanks for the explanation, I hope videos with high quality audio will be avail once everything is buttoned up. I found this Until I have something more to show, here is Mike Biddle's car in Dubai, which Sean mentioned: This is one of the two videos of the RST-V8 in the Caterham 21: There are a couple more dated clips which can be dug out on youtube. :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Mind Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) A package has arrived... Edited January 24, 2014 by Racing Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Mind Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Edited January 24, 2014 by Racing Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Mind Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Vertigo! Not the best view, but you can make out the 3 intake valves here (she's a 40 valve engine). Here is what she weighs with all ancillaries (starter, alternator, dry sump, flywheel, dual-plate clutch, belts, etc.) and including the bell housing. 232.4 lbs. / 105.4 kgs. Light enough for a single person to pick up themselves! Edited January 24, 2014 by Racing Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Saaaaaweeeeet!!!! If that was mine, I'd have to build a plexiglass hood just so I could show off the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 That engine is a work of art! Not sure if I could pick it up though - getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Karl: Are you paying attention: you know you need one of these too! And when you buy it can I have your old engine:)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 You'll have to fight me for it. Kitcat. :boxing::seeya: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Source - BBL: I know of a RST V-8 in a S3 chassis Caterham in Dubai, which I saw in person on the 2005 USA tour. That car has seen an extreme variety of environments and a lot of miles over many years now, and I have not heard of any troubles or complaints from the owner... Sadly I recall from a Blatchat post that this may no longer be true. IIRC, last year he took a stone into a cam belt which made a big mess of the internals. Mind you that is not unique to this engine - could happen on any engine without a belt/chain guard for that matter. Just a monumentally expensive problem to fix on the RST V8. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Here are six photos of Mike Biddle's Dubai V-8 Seven, which I took in the parking garage at Vail during the Brit's' 2005 "How the West was Driven" tour. The engine was not running right at altitude, so I never did hear it at full song (it did fill the underground garage with the strong odor of unburned fuel, though). I understood that Mike flew a mechanic over from UK to get the engine running right. Note the ultra-wide rear wings on this Seven! I'll split the photos up and attach two batches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Here is the second batch of the Dubai V-8 photos. Drool........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I wish you would not post porn on this site Tom! :conehead: My wallet is having trouble coping with the concept of such an expensive engine. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 How does the Hartley V-8 compare to the RST V-8 in (1) power; (2) weight; (3) dimensions; (4) price; and (5) availability? Anyone know off-hand? Also, i believe there is an RST V-6 that has been developed, or is under development right now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Talk about over the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Here is an overall photo of the Dubai V-8 (complete with exotic license plate). I apologize fior adding to the auto-porn overload.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 That is one nice installation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Is it my imagination, or is the front track about 6-8" wider that standard issue? Clearly the rear is somewhat wider. Wld love some performance data:weight, tire size, 1/4mile. Also wld love to compare (in a nice way) to the V8 Stalkers (of which I am a big fan). I wouldnt be surprised if it was 10-15% lighter for 500-700% the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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