Dax Rush 4.6 V8
£19,500Dax for sale
I built and have owned this from new.
The engine is a John Eales supplied 4. 6 Rover V8 cross bolted short engine. The heads have larger valves, triple cut valve seats, ported head. It has a fast road cam, shorter wider plenum trumpets,
The chassis and key elements consist of Rush De-Dion square black powder coated frame with the following running gear, 7.5 rear axle, R380 gearbox, Sierra Cosworth 278mm front discs, Sierra disc rear brakes, fully adjustable coil over Gaz shock absorbers, Explo fuel tank, Pacet competition electric fan, 3 piece 17inch Image wheels, Momo steering wheel, heater with screen vents, all leather seating, dash, side pockets and transmission tunnel top, Toyo R888R tyres on 205/ 40/ 17 front wheels and Toyo R888 on 245/ 40/ 17 rears. Full wet weather equipment, Thatcham immobiliser. It comes with DJ Sportscars Dax Rush Assembly Guide, Rover SD1 Manufacturers Workshop Manual, Rover V8 maintenance and repair manual, Wiring diagrams etc.,
All the receipts for both the build, ongoing development and maintenance coming to a total in excess of £32K are included as are 5 photographic albums (plus many extra photos) of the build and development.
There is a current MOT
There are many spares from gaskets to an ECU. These include two Toyo T1S front tyres (205/ 40/ 17), airflow meters, a "Blackbox Automotive Industries" ECU (This may be a chipped version), coil, plugs, injectors, plug leads, oil filters, high pressure fuel pump, Sierra Cosworth Rising rate adjustable fuel regulator, Front brake pads etc. All these items, except the oil filters, are used but fully serviceable. There is also the original SVA bars and indicator side light units.
It is in very good condition and has been looked after in all aspects.
It is a car which attracts a lot of attention and complimentary comments wherever it goes. However getting in and out for my wife is becoming difficult so unfortunately it will be used very little so it is time for someone else to enjoy it.
It is a car which not only has the performance but a quality appearance.
Recent changes/upgrades include heads removed and checked professionally. Valves and guides all checked and new seals applied. Fuel injectors electronically tested and cleaned.