Specification

Chassis & bodywork Pilgrim Sumo
Engine Rover 3.5 V8 (from 1977 Rover SD1)
Rover 3.9 V8
Originally from 1984 3.5ltr Rover but had the following work:
  • Block chemically cleaned inc Oil Gallery and all core plugs replaced.
  • Crank reground.
  • New Main and camshaft bearings.
  • New sleeves (bored out to 3946cc), pistons and rings.
  • Skimmed fly wheel.
  • Engine Dynamically Balanced.
  • New Piper 270/2 performance cam shaft and heavy duty timing chain and gears.
  • New oil gears and oil base plate.
  • New Stage 1 4.6L Range Rover heads plus all new pedastools, rockers, rocker shafts and push rods.
Gearbox Borg Warner 65 (Automatic from 1977 Rover SD1)
Leyland LT77 5 speed manual gearbox
Steering & Suspension Ford (from 1992 Sierra Sapphire 2.0 GLS)
Exhaust Underslung side exiting twin pipes
I decided not to go for the side pipes after Hannah, my daughter (and honorary bloke when it comes to all things 'car') burnt her leg when we went for a test drive - she is still very proud of her 'Sumo Burn' scar.
Wheels & Tyres Hallibrand Style rims (Image Wheels GTD5)
7" on front & 8.5" on rear

Cooper Cobra tyres 215x60x15 (front) & 235x60x15 (rear)
Security Toad Powerkey immobilizer
Colour British Racing Green gelcoat
I've decided to opt for the gelcoat (i.e. colour applied during the glass fibre moulding process) and see how good a finish I get - I can always have it sprayed at a later date.
Seats & Trim Magnolia leather with green piping
Carpets Green
Hood & Tonneau Beige