The V8 used in the Stag was the result of putting two Dolomite fours together to form the V8 after foolishly refusing to adopt the Rover division's existing and acclaimed V8. This underdeveloped new engine had inherent problems as a result ,but had the maddest V8 exhaust note in the business! Many owners converted their charges to Chevy V8s. You can barely tell the difference until you open the hood and look at the temperature gauge! I think someone told me once that the original Triumph Stag V8 can be made reliable with some work.
Many Jaguars in Australia had Chevys fitted by mechanics without telling the owners!! It became a common fix as it virtually bolted straight in and many owner were none the wiser, as it could be done the same day lol!!
