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ROVER ENGINE MODIFICATIONS... 

Whether you're driving a 1962 4-cylinder LAND-ROVER or a 1995 Disco, Defender, or Range Rover, WCBR can help breath new life into your engine.  Since day one the LAND-ROVER has been under-powered... and we're here to tell you that "we can change that!"  Whether you are looking to freshen up your engine, or are thinking about a conversion, take a peak below at what we have to offer.

ROVER V8 Speed Parts....1969-1995 (with distributor)

The Rover V8 comes in a number of displacements, these are; 3.5L, 3.9L, 4.0L (version/displacement the same as the 3.9L), 4.2L and 4.6L. Some companies have boosted them to beyond 5.0L. Not all of these engines are alike... regardless, we can modify/convert any of them to suit your needs, including a 4.6L with a distributor!

Like it or not, pushrod V8's will eat cams & lifters over time, and it happens to the Rover V8. With that said, WCB offers a number of camshafts from stock to wild. Some of the below listed items will fit the later 1996-on engine, but the camshafts will not. Call for more information. Some items are Special Order only and may be subject to addition Freight costs (in-bound). 

Please call for current prices & special offers. In-bound Freight charges will apply to out of stock & special order items. (prices subject to change without notice).     

Don't forget to view our engines, click at left.

ROVER V8  1969-1995 (and to 1999 in some cases) 3.5 3.9 4.0 4.2 4.6L

Description, Camshafts, V8

Part#

Price

Isky Camshaft, Basic RPM 1500-4800 Gross lift .450"  Duration 256 (hot setup!)  WCBR621256*(1) $270.00
Isky Camshaft, Basic RPM 2000-5500 Gross lift .445"  Duration 262   WCBR621262*(2)(3) $270.00
Isky Camshaft, Basic RPM 2000-6000 Gross lift .445"  Duration 270  (hot setup!)  WCBR621270*(2)(3) $270.00
Isky Camshaft, Basic RPM 2500-6500 Gross lift .467"  Duration 282   Screamer... WCBR621282*(2)(3) $270.00

Crane Camshaft, Basic RPM 1500-4000 Gross lift .430"-In/.456"-Ex  (hot setup!) 

WCBR531*(1)

$295.00

Crane Camshaft, Basic RPM 2000-4500 Gross lift .456"-In/.480"-Ex    (hot setup!) 

WCBR571*(2)(3) $295.00
Genuine Camshaft, 3.5/3.9L w/Distributor ERR5924 $351.00
Genuine Camshaft, 4.2L w/Distributor ERR5925 $351.00
*=not legal in emission control vehicles. (1)=Best for 5-speed/D90, D110 & Disco thru 1995 with Distributor. (2)=Can adjust cam timing to suit needs & vehicle. (3) Great for Automatic vehicles/or lower geared manuals.
 
      Speed costs money...  How FAST do you want to go?
 
Description, Lifters & Pushrods, V8 Part# Price
Isky Quiet Power Lifter, Hyd. sold 16 to a box    Great replacement part! WCBR222-HY $158.00
Isky Anti Pump-up Lifter, Hyd. sold 16 to a box    Best for Hi-Lift Cam! WCBR202-HY $200.00

Crane Hi-Rev Hydraulic Lifter, sold 16 to a box  Best replacement part!

WCBR99284-16

$176.00
Isky Pushrods, sold 16 to a box  Great replacement part! WCBR1033 $200.00

Crane Chromemolly Pushrods, sold 16 to a box   Best replacement part!

WCBR86717-16

$140.00

Adjustable Chromemolly Pushrods, sold 16 to a box   WCBR90723-16* call
Lifter, Genuine  (retail is $28.05ea  See our price for set of 16...) ERC4949 $201.28
 
Description, Timing Gear/Chain Sets,V8 Part# Price
Isky Steel Timing Gear/Chain set 620-TS $150.00
Steel Timing Gear/Chain Set, non-adjustable, V8 Good replacement part. HPV8-Set $120.00
Steel Timing Gear/Chain Set, True Roller, Adjustable V8   Great!! HPV8R-Set* $140.00
JP Perf. Steel Racing Adjustable Timing Gear/Chain Set, V8.  Best! JP5984* $170.00
*=not legal in emission control vehicles. 
                 1988 Rover 3.5-Litre V8...  We built this engine in 2003 to fit into a 1971 88" LAND-ROVER project we're building with/for Ritch Julian. In it's former life, this engine had an estimated 400,000+ miles on it! Its since been overhauled by WCBR... it is now fitted with a special camshaft, adjustable timing gear/chain set, massaged cylinder heads and fitted a JWR-Offy Dual-Port intake manifold. and 470 Holley truck-master carb. It should do the trick! Can we build one for you?
Description, Valves & Valve Gear,V8 Part# Price
Intake Valve, V8 -latest, Genuine ERR1780 $44.42
Exhaust Valve, V8 -latest, Genuine   -is cut for carbon relief STC1122 (614089) $39.84
Titanium Valves available by special order, and in sizes as requested special $ call
Rover Valve Spring Set (16), stock late type (ERR4628) ok w/hot cams VSP954189 $108.48
Isky Dual Valve Spring Set - machining required   for real high speed work WCBR625/626  $228.00
Isky Valve Spring Retainers, for above WCBR627-ST $112.00
Isky Valve Locks, for above WCBRVL-11/32 $68.00
Crane Dual Valve Spring Set -machining required  for real high speed work WCBR99891-16 tba
Crane Valve Spring Retainers, for above WCBR99912-16 tba
Valve Stem Seal, late, clip-on, Genuine ERR1782 x16 $2.41ea
   
Description, Intake,V8 Part# Price
JWR-Offy Dual-Port 4bbl intake manifold (hot setup!)(note-1 & 2) OFF7001-DP* $389.75
Edelbrock 4-bbl intake manifold, open hole (fastest set-up!) (note-1 & 2) EDE2198* $306.98
Holley 4-barrel Carb, 390-cfm, Vac 2nd, Auto Choke 0-8007* $340.00
Holley TruckMaster 4x4 Carb, 470-cfm, Vac 2nd, Auto Choke (best!) 0-90470* $449.99
Holley TruckMaster 4x4 Carb, 670-cfm, Vac 2nd, Auto Choke 0-90670* $449.99
Stud/Nut kit for Holley carb to manifold      a must. ARP200-2401 $16.84
Racing Electric Fuel Pump, Facet (for use with 4-bbl carbs) Great Pump! PRO12S $75.00
Bushing/Cable adaptor (bolts onto carb linkage)  Quick & Dirty! MRG1512 $6.50
Throttle Cable Bracket Kit (may need modification to suit your cable) H20-88 $28.28
1" Thermo raiser, Moroso Ported w/studs & nuts (for Range Rover) M64930 $31.00
2" Spacer, 4-bbl raiser/Ported, Mr. Gasket. (all but Range Rover) (use on JWR) MRG6008* $36.95
2" Spacer, 4-bbl raiser/Open,  Mr. Gasket.  (all but Range Rover) MRG6007* $36.95
4-bbl spacer, Ported, with Throttle cable mount (Mr. Gasket) tba
4-bbl Spacer, Open, with Throttle cable mount (Mr. Gasket) MRG6035 $36.06
PCV Valve, FRAM (for use with Offy or Edelbrock on pre-87 engines) FV177 $4.00
K&N Air Filter, for 4-bbl carb, 14" dia x 3"hgt. (for 88"/109"/D90/D110) 60-1264* $100.00
K&N Air Filter, for 4-bbl carb, 14" dia x 2"hgt. (for Range Rover w/Holley)) 60- $100.00
K&N Air Filter Element, RR Classic/Defender 90/110NAS E2350 $49.50
K&N Air Filter, Element, Discovery, 1994-1999 33-2737 $55.40
K&N Air Filter, Element, Disco-II/RR 4.6-4.0litre tba tba
NOTE #1; Need #611333 thermostat housing w/water pipe 611333/610387 uk only
NOTE #1; Use hose #610689 w/above thermostat housing 610689 uk only
NOTE #2; Need #603440 water spigot for rear of manifold  603440/603441 uk only

     

 

1997 Rover 4.6-Litre V8... We built this engine for stock and later fitted it into our Defender-90 project. The 4-bbl manifold was removed and the Lucas EFI was fitted. This engine has been up-rated; Blue printed block, Special camshaft, adjustable timing chain/gear set, modified cylinder heads. With a special chip in the ECU, our D90 really flys! And no electronic speed limiter either.  Our D90 can easily exceed 100 mph, while on the other end.. in low range - bottom gear it's far more tractable than the stock 3.9L engine. You can feel the torque!

Description, Ignition,V8 Part# Price
Mallory Unilte Dist w/Vacuum Advance  24-degree Adv. -less gear WCB4768901 $415.00
Mallory Unilite Marine Dist; NO Vac Adv, 24 Adv - less gear WCBYLU676AV $405.00
Mallory Unilte Dist w/Vac Adv, w/gear. 1969 3500S aka Buick 215/300. WCB4764301 $415.00
Mallory Dual-Point Dist for 1970-on; NO Vac Adv,  24 Adv - less gear WCB2768901 SP
Genuine Gear for V8 Dist.w/oil pump ad (or use old one from your distributor) ERC1353 $96.53
Mallory HP Ign Coil, for Electronic, looks original but big spark! WCB29216 $38.95
Mallory HP Ign Coil, for Points type, looks original but big spark! WCB29217 $34.95
MSD Off-road Ign box, designed for off-road. A big boost in spark! 50-state legal. WCB6470 $279.00
Lucas Racing Coil, 12v (no ballast needed), for Points Ignition DLB105 $44.95
Plug Wire Set, 7mm, Genuine LRNA189712 $82.00
Racing Plug Wire 8mm or 8.5mm sets available on request Special Order $ call
Original Equipment Lucas Dist. 1994-95 with remote amplifier. ERR5209 $ call
Original Equipment Lucas Dist. 1987-1993 w/amplifier attached. ERR4740 $681.00
Bosch Plus-4 Spark Plug  (long reach) -hi performance plug! #4478 $5.99 ea
Autolite Spark Plug (long reach) 2-year warranty!  -instead of Champions #65 $2.29 ea
Autolite Platinum Spark Plug  (long reach) #AP65 $2.95 ea
Description, Misc. V8 Part# Price
Thermostat, 165, Hi-Flow (RR 87-95, Disco, D90, D110) MRG4363* $12.88
Thermostat, stock (RR 87-95, Disco, D90, D110) ETC4765 $14.50
Engine Heater, V8 -for cold weather 605-3034N $39.95
Freeze Plug, 1-1/2" Brass (8 required) 219-8030N $3.00
Description,  Exhaust, V8 Part# Price
Headers, Range Rover 1970-95 & Disco 1989-99 V8  In Stock! 39800HH $332.39
Replacement Catalytic Converters, V8 -looks like original & CA legal! 1-Day Order Call
Aftermarket Performance mufflers... Special Order $40.00up
*=not legal in emission control vehicles.
     
Description, Gaskets,V8 Part# Price
Gasket Set Complete, Cylinder Head, alloy gasket; 3.5/3.9/4.2L. STC1641(3) $165.70
Gasket Set, Bottom-end; 3.5/3.9/4.2L, comes w/both main seals. STC1639 $85.38
Head Gasket, late compressible type, black - for late 10-bolt type heads ERR7217 x2 (3) $14.75 ea
Valve Cover Gasket, Rubber type; best!  Suits all engines. LVC100260 x2 $18.40 ea
Valve Cover Gasket, Cork (sold in pair); are available on request VS38118 call
Valley Gasket (intake), all. ERR4923 $49.99
Valley End Seal, late type. ERR7283 x2 $11.80 ea
Valley End Seal, early. 602099 x2 $11.80 ea
Exhaust Gasket, Manifold to head, tin. Best! ERR6733  x4 $15.81 ea
Exhaust Gasket, Manifold to header pipe, tin ETC4524 x2 $11.20 ea
Timing Cover Gasket, 3.5/3.9/4.2L.  Multi-belt  -not interchangeable w/below- ERR4936 $10.23 ea
Timing Cover Gasket, 3.9/4.0/4.6L. Single-belt  -not interchangeable w/above- ERR7280 $10.50 ea
Oil Pump Gasket, 3.5/3.9/4.2L    Multi-belt engines ERR1990 $2.60 ea
Water Pump Gasket, 3.5/3.9/4.2L  multi belt ERR2428 $12.01 ea
Water Pump Gasket,  3.9/4.0/4.6L single belt ERR4077 $7.80 ea
Oil Seal, Timing Cover - all ERR6490 $13.70 ea
*=not legal in emission control vehicles.  Note-(3)=To use black gaskets on early engines you must machine .065" off cylinder head (per Land Rover Bulletin) to keep compression and lifter pre-load to original specification. We suggest you use the correct gasket for the engine though. The alloy gasket does work, but... Always check/machine surface heads when fitting new head gaskets, even more so if you've had coolant leaks..    
     
Description, Cylinder Head Bolts,V8    (a must when replacing head gaskets) Part# Price
Bolt, Med; -for use with black head gaskets ERR2943 x 14 $5.25 ea
Bolt, Long; -for use with black head gaskets ERR2944 x6 $7.75 ea
Bolt, Short; -for use with Alum gaskets, 1970-1993  3.5/3.9/4.2L 602191 x8 $4.80 ea
Bolt, Med; -for use with Alum gaskets, 1970-1993  3.5/3.9/4.2L 602192 x13 $3.50 ea
Bolt, Med with 3/8" Stud; -for use with Alum gaskets, 1970-1993  3.5/3.9/4.2L 602200 x1 $16.35 ea
Bolt, Long; -for use with Alum gaskets, 1970-1993  3.5/3.9/4.2L 602193 x6 $6.95 ea
Bolt Kit, racing - ARP -comes with 6-long, 14--med & 20 washers for late engines. ERR2943/4racingk $105.00
Bolt Kit, racing - ARP -comes w: 6-long, 14--med, 8-short & 20 washers for early. 602191/93racingk $135.00
Stud Kit, racing   -cant' get heads off with engine in car w/studs in place. 124-4003.  $210.00
     
MACHINE WORK for your Rover V8    
Machine Surface Cylinder Head, Labor - each head $70.00
Valve Job; Strip/Clean/Face valves & seats/assemble.* Labor - each head $140.00
Bore & Blend; Bore seat ID/Blend ports      better flow=more power! Labor - each head $150.00
* remove & refitting Valve Guides additional.    
Machine Surface Flywheel Labor - each call
Balance Flywheel & Clutch Assembly Labor -each call
     

For Chips, ECU's, and related parts, visit RPI UK.

Order here!  
     
Description, Engines, NEW from UK : Price  
4.6L Long Block, RPI (UK); freight not included 3250.00 UK Pounds  
4.0L Long Block, RPI (UK); freight not included 2650.00 UK Pounds  
3.9L Long Block, RPI (UK); freight not included tba call
Please call or e-mail for current prices & frt quote to your door.    
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2.25L Petrol Land Rover Engine built by WCB...  this is a Series II. This was sold/fitted to a 109" Hardtop, and fired first shot!

We have built numerous Land Rover engines over the years, these being a specialty of ours. Though they are not cheap, we think they are the best on the market! Just look at the overall finish of the engine.

And if you're looking to make it a bit faster, look no further.

 

 
ROVER 2.25 & 2.5-litre Speed Parts.... Petrol version only  
Description, Engine Part# Price
Pierce 2-bbl Manifold/Weber DGV kit DGV2.25L $450.00
Header, 4-into-1, steel tube type CL50-0416 $310.00
Camshaft, 2.5-litre (up-date your 2.25 Petrol) tba SP
Description, Ignition Part# Price
Electronic Conversion kit for Lucas Dist call
Mallory Dual-Point Dist, with vacuum advance, less gear WCB2732001 SP
Mallory Dual-Point Dist, NO vacuum advance, less gear WCB2332001 SP
Mallory Electronic Dist, with vacuum adv, less gear WCB4732001 SP
Mallory Electronic Dist, NO vacuum adv, less gear WCB4732001 $313.00
Mallory HP Ign Coil, Electronic, looks original but big spark! WCB29216 $38.95
Mallory HP Ign Coil, Points type, looks original but big spark! WCB29217 $34.95
MSD Off-road Ign box, designed for off-road. A big boost in spark! 50-state legal. WCB6470 $279.00
Lucas Racing Coil, 12v (no ballast needed) DLB105 $44.95
Description, Misc Part# Price
Engine Heater, 2.25L Petrol & Diesel, in bottom hose 605-3017 $45.50