Mondo Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) I think it would be a bit calmer driving a V8 fast... less shifting, less trying to stay in the right rpm range. That being said, I was raised on 2 stroke bikes so kind of used to shifting a lot and keeping it rev'd up. Bet I would come into corners way too fast with a V8 as the sound would be deceptive to the speed until you got used to it. For a 7 that you want to use for a lot of different venues I think a V8 may be best all around. . Edited February 12, 2014 by Mondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2k7 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Nope no V8 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlez28 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think it would be a bit calmer driving a V8 fast... less shifting, less trying to stay in the right rpm range. That being said, I was raised on 2 stroke bikes so kind of used to shifting a lot and keeping it rev'd up. Bet I would come into corners way too fast with a V8 as the sound would be deceptive to the speed until you got used to it. For a 7 that you want to use for a lot of different venues I think a V8 may be best all around. . Thats my line of thinking. Torque comes in handy. Revs cost $... Nope no V8 for me That was frightening on my computer. Must be wild in real life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 That's insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Definitely ludicrous speed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB7 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Speaking of V8s, I received good news from Glen Minehart today, the Storker V-8 should be arriving in 3-4 weeks. Can't wait to take her to the track!:party: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Speaking of V8s, I received good news from Glen Minehart today, the Storker V-8 should be arriving in 3-4 weeks. Can't wait to take her to the track!:party: Storks-o-Mighty!!!! Look at that thing! :party: MB7, we'll be expecting a full report in the Members Rides section once you take delivery. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotus 7 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Lord Vader just called. He wants his car back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I am late to this party but I have to relate the fun my 4 banger gives me. This applies especially to passenger reactions after a blat through the back lanes or a run through the cones. "So what ya got in it?". When I tell them my 38 year old Caterham has a 50 year old Lotus Twin Cam lifted from a year 1 Lotus Cortina, mostly I see surprise and disbelief. So for me at least it's very much an emotional thing and that's not to say I could not get very emotional about owning a 620R but a V8 specifically in a Seven does nothing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Like your wheel choice - nice and light. You need one of these helmets for your awesome Storker... http://i58.tinypic.com/29zyngy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Has anyone informed Brunton Auto they have a name change? :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Has anyone informed Brunton Auto they have a name change? :jester: Us older-chassis Storker owners are keeping it a secret. :jester: . . . . :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapracer Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Cheapracer -- Don't forget the engine in the Daimler SP250 sports car (1959-64). It was a 2.5 liter V-8 Hemi, a jewel of a mill in a catfish-mouthed, bottom-feeder, fairly awful "styled" fiberglas body. I'm sure the SP250 engine is not readily available today, but it should be listed in any compilation of small V-8's. (Can you imagine the looks of surprise when you tell people that your Seven has a Hemi??) Yes I did forgot that one; It's the Jaguar/Daimler 2.5 V8 and more common than you think, produced in the thousands for the Daimler 250 sedan (including America) although not exactly falling out of trees of course. It's not a lightweight or small engine either, cast iron block but very large bore spacing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daimler_250 The Toyota 3V or 4V would be the choice, have rebuilt a few of them, aluminium, suprisingly lightweight, small, hi-cam hemi - similar to 2 x 'T' series engines stuck together. Don't know about USA but a number of them have been imported into Australia over the decades. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_V_engine http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1658/mailgooglecom7702729.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotus 7 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Gorgeous engine. I don't recall ever seeing one before on this side of the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotus 7 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Ok...so, perhaps "gorgeous engine" was a bit over the top, but they do clean up nicely and have a cool "little red ram" vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Gorgeous engine. I don't recall ever seeing one before on this side of the planet. Ok...so, perhaps "gorgeous engine" was a bit over the top, but they do clean up nicely and have a cool "little red ram" vibe. I think you got it right with "gorgeous engine". While definitely not a Seven, you have to admit the engine looks good in this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotus 7 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I don't want to hijack the thread but I was very surprised to read that Toyota also makes or made a 5.0 litre V-12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapracer Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 but a V8 specifically in a Seven does nothing for me. How many have you driven? I don't want to hijack the thread but I was very surprised to read that Toyota also makes or made a 5.0 litre V-12. and they are a dime a dozen in Australia, amazing how many have been imported and used for conversions. The engine comes from the Toyota Century as did the V8s before. Close friend is helping stick one in a club race Supra that already had 850hp from his 2JZ (documented hp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Found this on PistonHeads. Story has it this goes in the Atom.. I want one for my S1... Till I figured out the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Found this on PistonHeads. Story has it this goes in the Atom.. I want one for my S1... Till I figured out the price. Aaaw, com'on, Steve, just put an LS1 in that beautiful S1; you could call it the L-S1. :jester: Hey, if this guy can fit a V8 in his, I know an LS will fit in yours. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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