Simon Blythe
Zorg Guru (I)
Just wondering, purely out of interest, what the difference is between the 2.8 and 3.0 (apart from 38bhp) in terms of driveability and noticeable performance. Can the experts explain how they differ? 
Out of interest 2.8 vs 3.0
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I'm no expert I'm afraid but I have driven both.
The 3.0 feels a lot more punchier, faster, hard to believe it's only 38bhp different.
And for me I prefer the facelift car with the haunched rear arches and later lights. Although the 2.8 did run into the facelift car so a few about.
The 3.0 is rarer and demands a bigger price.
Both great cars though.
I'm sure an expert will be along soon to explain the technical differences.
The 3.0 feels a lot more punchier, faster, hard to believe it's only 38bhp different.
And for me I prefer the facelift car with the haunched rear arches and later lights. Although the 2.8 did run into the facelift car so a few about.
The 3.0 is rarer and demands a bigger price.
Both great cars though.
I'm sure an expert will be along soon to explain the technical differences.
Not my expert view but borrowed from the net.
http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/m50.html
Also explains why the M50 manifold swop works on the M52.
http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/m50.html
Also explains why the M50 manifold swop works on the M52.
3.0 is roughly a second faster 0-60
just put a m50 manifold on the 2.8 and you are sorted
just put a m50 manifold on the 2.8 and you are sorted
Interesting read.
Simon Blythe
Zorg Guru (I)
Surely it's not as simple as just putting an M50 manifold on - wouldn't everyone do it if it was?3.0 is roughly a second faster 0-60
just put a m50 manifold on the 2.8 and you are sorted
3.0 is roughly a second faster 0-60
just put a m50 manifold on the 2.8 and you are sorted
Simon Blythe
Zorg Guru (I)
Is it really that noticeable?Got me thinking again now. I have talked about this with @Antm72 as he had one on his old 2.8. I'm chomping at the bit again now.
Apparently so. I'm back on to doing it now. Your fault!
You know it makes senseApparently so. I'm back on to doing it now. Your fault!
Simon Blythe
Zorg Guru (I)
Haha no doubt you coffers will soon be emptied!! I bet it's a ball ache of a job too.Apparently so. I'm back on to doing it now. Your fault!
It does and I'm wanting to but it would mean the roof having to wait.You know it makes sense
I don't know mate, I'm no mechanic (no jokes or the cat gets it!!!
) But I know a man that can!
Dilemma mate, how bad is the leak?It does and I'm wanting to but it would mean the roof having to wait.
The usual areas, not bad but it's looking tired mate. Peeling around the rear window etc.
Roof for me mate. Just my opinion.
Simon Blythe
Zorg Guru (I)
More horses mate - you can dodge the rain drops when travelling at light speed.
Does it though, make it as fast or faster than a 3.0L?
Further ingress of the wet stuff mate, if it's letting it in?
The M50 manifold job is well worth doing it. Did it on my first 2.8 really frees up the engine making it more responsive and pull harder