p m said:
14CUX is hot wire.
Viggen, I don't know what your skill level is, but you're asking questions about a project that seems way too tall for a person who doesn't have a garage.
Putting lower gears in D1 diffs is less than one day job, yet you haven't found time or desire to do it.
Any non-genuine engine swap is about five times the full rebuild job on your 3.9. Yet, you find $1k for an RPI chip too expensive.
Looks like we've got another kid4lyf or netjaws.
I personally dont have a garage but my parents live about 20 minutes south of me and I have unlimited access to that, the mig, 50 gallon compressor, my full set of tools (usually in the back of the truck anyway), etc... Only thing not there is a lift. Over $1000 is too much for a chip that doesnt do much. People bitched about paying $500 to $600 for an APR flash on their VWs and Audis but I thought it was reasonable for a fully loaded computer (all three octane levels along with a kill and valet mode). $1000+ is absurd and honestly, if youve got that kind of money, go ahead and buy that chip for a grand plus. Theres a sucker born everyday. $1000- $1200 for a single chip is stupid money when that same amount can buy most of what is needed to rebuild a motor.
I have been working on British stuff since I was 13. It was my job for 10 years while working at a classic British car shop. There isnt one British vehicle that was imported into the States at any time that I havent, driven, advised repairs and parts selections on or personally worked on. My 1972 MGB GT, that I personally restored, was my daily driver, year round, for two years. I have a 1958 MGA in the (my parents since it seems to be an issue) garage that is my restoration project. It was a "barn find" after throwing a rod in 1975 and being parked in a garage in town and being forgotten about. I built an 1900 B series motor up to replace it already.
I havent gotten around to putting the gears in yet as it is the summer and that means race season. When Im not eating, sleeping, or trying to get advice from DWeb/ doing the quick easy things on the Disco, Im on my Cervelo training for the next race. The season ends in a couple weeks and Ill put them in then, just so you know. Youre right about not knowing a whole lot about the stuff used in the Rover which is why I am here asking these questions. Come to me with a question about any part on an MG, Triumph or Austin Healey and I will answer them all but do so in a way that is not derogatory. I could make you feel stupid but thats not the point to technical help. You know more about the Rover EFI system and I guarantee that Ill know more about the SU or ZS carbs used on all the British cars up to the introduction of the Lucas EFI systems (introduced on TR8s in the last gasps of life for Triumph in America). My familiarity with the Rover V8 comes from the 1960s high compression 3.5 (the Oldsmobile version which was different from the Buick and Pontiac version) I built for my dads 1979 MGB roadster. The 3.5 has a huge following among the TR and MG crowd for its ability to fit easily, offer more power and do it lighter than most stock 4 cylinders.
Im not afraid of a non original motor swap. I have already put together a drivetrain for my MGA using a 2L Ford Zetec, converted to RWD with a Mustang T5, and breathing through a pair of DCOE40s for the BGT. The idea for a newer motor in the truck was to eliminate the issues with the BOPR V8 like shitty rocker assemblies, bad castings, poor oil pumps and their habit of losing prime, and dropping liners. Its not the easiest thing in the world to do but having an early truck with minimal electronics is a good start. Now, having said that, a more up to date 4.6 that can give me the extra power I want AND can be converted to run off of my existing electronics easily, is a pretty good thing. Almost drop in is nice.
My technical ability and access to resources, including a garage (which my truck wont fit into anyway) are more than enough to do a motor swap.
Thank you for answering the question pertaining to the Hotwire and 14CUX system though.
