1980 Triumph TR7/ V8 (Dont Laugh)

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Originally Posted by FETorino

Huh, I always thought he 215 Rover was actually a Buick v6 with 2 additional cylinders. If I remember correctly didn't Buick actually build that v8 and put it in some of their cars at one time? In their day the Buick V6 was a motor to beat so I am surprised to hear about dependability issues with the Rover. I guess Rover can screw anything up if they are given the chance

The Buick 215 had it's own problems long before Rover bought the rights to it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V...Small-Block.22