[fitting the entire p38 suspension, diffs, prop, shocks etc, directly onto the older 2-door RR classic.]

19 hours ago, Blanco said:

P38 is fundamentally 'handed' differently in terms of the drive train, so it wouldn't be feasable ..... at least not as anything less than a major re-engineering project.

Better to look at D2 components, same wheelbase, axles similar to P38, you need either to mod the axles to accept the D1 arms or mod the chassis to accept the D2 mounts but those components are available and it has been done. If V8 is your thing just look for a V8 D2.

 

 

Ok. Looks like I have some re-thinking to do. Thank you. This is awesome feedback.

[Mating a P38 gearbox (that came with the M51) to a Rover v8 4.0]

13 hours ago, Escape said:

Thank you for feedback

 

[fitting the entire p38 suspension, diffs, prop, shocks etc, directly onto the older 2-door RR classic.]

Me again,

Can this work?

Are there differences in wheelbase, and will the prop shaft and both diffs from the P38 (BMW M51 engine and gearbox fit into the RRC 2-door shell?

Finally, can this entire suspension sit with a 4.0 v8 mated to its original gearbox, for fitting into the 2-dr classic RR? (1978 chassis)?

[Mating a P38 gearbox (that came with the M51) to a Rover v8 4.0]

Guys, is this possible? straight fit? or am I looking at a ton of mods before that could work? I have both vehicles available. The 2-door (former 3.5 v8, double carbs) is the build. Breaking up the P38 for parts