cams in the MGA. was looking at the buick or ecotec because there are heaps around. Must have been traumatic. I like the sound of a 2.3 turbo t5 from volvo but there fwd arent they what gearbox? So where does Saab fit into this story? We had two options: Cut the tunnel or modify the shifter itself. We pulled the engine, gearbox, wiring harness and ECU from the Miata. Spitfire 1600 Nissan Sentra 1600cc. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. It also has nearly 2000 more usable rpm at the top end. I thought a rocker had came loose or something. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Id just prefer to take mine with a clutch pedal. Sign in to ask questions, share photos, and access all website features, http://stevew10.wix.com/spit16#!blank/d4a4m, http://stevew10.wixsite.com/spit16/electrical, http://stevew10.wixsite.com/spit16/copy-of-electrical. More importantly, the Miata engine simply has some great attributes: Its robust, makes good power in stock form, has great aftermarket support, and can be had for very reasonable money. What have brakes got to do with engine power?Brakes would be affected by any weight gain, but stopping any particular car from 80mph would require the same effort whether it had 100hp or 500hp under the bonnet?? Our car experts choose every product we feature. length : 640mm from sandwich plate to front of crank nose WebTriumph Spitfire and GT6 Engine Swaps. However, we couldnt line up the Miata shifter with the hole for the original. It always starts and is a blast to drive. I think you should have a good hard look over, under and inside what's found in utes and vans. Required fields are marked *. Chevy 4.3L V-6. triumph engine dimensions : height : 570mm from bottom of sump to top of rocker cover We maneuvered the engine and gearbox to a position that nearly met these goals. I had a redtop beams in the MR2 I owned in Japan, I actually think it was more fun then the Turbo MR2 I have now. It is essentially a 1296 with two extra cylinders and will spin-up nicely, especially if It also came in the Hachi Roku, and a few other toyota cars. triumph engine dimensions : height : 570mm from bottom of sump to top of rocker cover. We drive the car in summer and even though it needs paint, rust is not a problem on this car, we have taken it to a few car shows and people seem to like it well enough. The key word I used was safely.A more powerful car is more capable of repeatedly accelerating to high speeds in rapid succession, and needs brakes capable of stopping it each time without fading. They're RWD, modern and reliable. Since they're not "performance" parts they shouldn't cost the earth. easy swaps are triumph 2000, 2500 and rover v8, capri 2.8, granada cosworth 24v more involved swaps are whatever you fancy! i was going to do a sr20 in one as an experiment ! Please keep them coming. 
Road & Track participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Wilwood disc brakes were also installed, a necessity if this has as much horsepower as the seller claims. To fit this later radiator setup, we just had to cut down the radiator duct panel. The timing chains can stretch, the water pumps can die and fans can fail. If you wanna go unusual then do a GM 3800 supercharged or a j32 Honda v6, as those are both reliable when looked after. Setting aside its reliability problems, the Stag engine was really not a bad design. It also has nearly 2000 more usable rpm at the top end. To help with weight distribution, we wanted to set the engine as low and as far back in the chassis as possible. So sometimes, for some people, NOT planning and thinking ahead works better. It is funny that something as minor as a steering column hanger would sideline the car. However bad previous repairs, rust, and a desire for more power, resulted inRead More 1971 Triumph GT6 with a LS4 V8, Grind Hard Plumbing Co released several updates on their 1962 Triumph Spitfire project since our last article. ;D, T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump.
We used a reciprocating saw to quickly cut off the factory engine mounts, then followed with a cutoff wheel and grinder to make it look like the mounts were never there. I think that is an excellent choice for a swap. This 1980 Triumph TR7 convertible originally came with a 2.0 L inline-four. Thanks again for putting this together, you've been a huge help! Ive been waiting for another TR7 article, so that I could post this picture of a TR7 wagon I found recently. They are a big, heavy and underpowered piece of shit. I'm sure it won't be a bolt in swap but would give you plenty of power and very very tuneable! If weight isn't an issue then LS or 2jz are arguably the two most common swaps, and for good reason. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Triumph 2000 engine swap ideas ironmighty07 @ironmighty07 Jun 8, 2009 16:39:50 GMT Howzabout a bmw diesel 525Tds or rip the guts from an Omega with the same engine - decent power and economy, rwd as standard - all options covered, I've dreamt of putting those things together in a MK1 Trummy estate many a time! Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way. I made a number of points, all intended to assist fellow enthusiasts.As for a diesel, not for me thanks, although cheap bio-fuel is tempting!Modern, multi-valve common rail ones are very good, especially with 6 or 8 cylinders. Mine will be staying white and have the stock interior retrimed in the original colour. It's currently available on Craigslist for $37,000. But truly I think just about every swap will require some mods to the firewall. Probably 30-40 classic cars all in similar sort of shape. The TR7s problems didnt end with the engine of course. But I suspect this one was quite a fast and fun little beast back in the day once that V6 was installed. We cut it back with a cutoff wheel in a die grinder. lenghth no radiator : 815 Having power does not mean you must accelerate to maximum speed everytime you put your foot down and under normal driving standard Stag brakes will stop a 200+hp car as well as they will stop a normal 145hp one. He said the only way to keep a jab running was to drop a 350 in it. Triumph 2000 engine swap ideas Important Stuff Quick60 Retro Rides Gathering 2021 Stolen Dream Retro Car Chat Buying Advice Small Torque Build Readers Rides The Showcase Technical and Legal Garage Life Readers Other Modifications Guides and How Tos Drive Events, Meets and Motorsport Marketplace Cars For Sale Cars For Sale - Rules Nor have I ever run across one with the 60 degree Chevy V6, but often thought that would be a good swap, too. front engine rear wheel drive- the choice is unlimited! The Triumph straight-six engine was already well proven by the time it appeared in the 2000 and the 2.0-litre is essentially the same as that in the Triumph GT6 and Vitesse. If you are looking for a 7 to buy, stay clear of all models except the ones built in 1980 with a vin number starting with TPV. Hello all. Where a big V8 lump in a Jaguar XK120 would be considered a bit anti-social, almost no one would have a problem with a adding a couple cylinders to a Triumph TR7. Since they're not "performance" parts they shouldn't cost the earth. I called them The shape of things that break from experiences of owners I knew. The Solihull built cars actually have pretty decent build quality but it was too late by then as the TR7s reputation was cemented in as proved by its common appearance on the worst cars ever lists. Chris Perkins is the Web Editor for Road & Track magazine. We knew it wouldnt be too hard to use the stock Miata engine wiring and ECU for the swap. I've been wondering lately if a beams 3sge would fit, a 200 hp NA 4 cylinder would be cool. Ebay has brought us another TR7 drop top this time without an engine? Ok guys I tend to read more than I post but I wonder what you think. The seller claims the motor makes around 300-hp, according to Bring a Trailer, which is more than plenty for a light car like this. Seemed like no problem to build the brackets a little longer to bridge the gap. So I get motor, loom, ecu, turbo setup and gearbox. Power is sent to the rear wheels with a Nissan-sourced five-speed gearbox and a limited slip differential. Thanks. I had fabricated a lifting beam in the garage hung the engine in the place noting modifications needed to the bulkhead and frame. Weve seen swaps where these tasks arent possible without unbolting or otherwise moving the engine. We are having problems with it and were wondering what else we could do with the car. It really stinks to lift the motor, get a puller tap in there to pull the broken bolt out of the block, and put in another mount. Heck it would probably increase the value for most. The story he told me was the car was converted professionally by a local British automotive shop a number of years back (well previous to his ownership). edit2: haha got told to put an RB in my spitfire, engine weighs half of it's kerb weight lol. If you wanna go unusual then do a GM 3800 supercharged or a j32 Honda v6, as those are both reliable when looked after. i guess if its got a ford lump in it then it's auto?easy swaps are triumph 2000, 2500 and rover v8, capri 2.8, granada cosworth 24vmore involved swaps are whatever you fancy! Press J to jump to the feed. Sorting out the clutch fluid boiling took some time to figure out. other thing would be fuel filler needs to be changed (by law if you are adding an unleaded-only engine, as in only came out for unleaded applications). There wasnt, TR8 sales werent good even in America, and the company decided to pull the plug. WebOn the British V8 website there is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire fitted with the engine of the Honda S2000. My point was that there is considerably more to safe braking than the HP of the engine. Weve done this swap before, so we knew that the Miata oil pan would be too deep for our cars stock crossmember. This particular car is an earlier fixed head coupe with its troublesome engine tossed away. I do have another VG30 from a 1988 200SX (yes, a few 88 200SXs came with the V6) that I plan to use in one of the Spiders at the next head gasket change interval. It would sure be nice to be able to buy a light buck carved out of plastic to put in there and work around, but although you can but engine block bucks from places like Summit, they ain't cheap ($4-500) and don't include all the stuff (oil pan, heads etc.) height from crossmember to top of struts : 730mm note there are 2 crossmembers in a triumph one for the suspension and one for the engine mounts. I should have left it laying as it blew up shortly after this picture was taken! Pure speculation, but what is quite clear is that they tilted the engine at a 45 degree angle with an eye to make a V8 possible as well. The Amazing Spitfire 2000! In the previous update the team installed aRead More Triumph Spitfire with a Supercharged Snowmobile Engine Update, This 1975 Triumph TR6 is for sale in Shoreham, New York with a current bid of $10,000. The Amazing Spitfire 2000! Do you guys get skylines over there? Triumph 2000 engine swap ideas ironmighty07 @ironmighty07 Jun 8, 2009 16:39:50 GMT Howzabout a bmw diesel 525Tds or rip the guts from an Omega with the same engine - decent power and economy, rwd as standard - all options covered, I've dreamt of putting those things together in a MK1 Trummy estate many a time! I think a US or Japan brand. You don't need eight pistons, though, as this Skyline-powered Triumph TR6 proves. Problem with the 4age is expense and scarcity, there are several toyota race/collector cars that run them so they can be pricey. If your swap recipient is a full classic or rare car you might need to seek the services of a witness relocation agency. 8 Cylinders. February 27, 2023. tash sefton birthday. The cars factory inline-four and transmission has given way to aRead More 1980 Triumph TR7 with a Chevy V6, Nick Truman spent his free time during the pandemic to build a unique 1978 Triumph Spitfire. same with saab what gearbox, cosworth lump as you say to heavy and cost a bomb, Howzabout a bmw diesel 525Tds or rip the guts from an Omega with the same engine - decent power and economy, rwd as standard - all options covered, I've dreamt of putting those things together in a MK1 Trummy estate many a time! With some rather aged engine designs in the fleet a Triumph team led by Lewis Dawtry and Harry Webster embarked on a project to develop a new, more modern overhead cam engine. John's 1973 Corolla GT-S Now that were satisfied the engine is in the right place, in the next installment well start making our new mounts. Pure speculation, but what is quite clear is that they tilted the engine at a 45 degree angle with an eye to make a V8 possible as well. Alternatively, you can quickly login with Facebook. when I first met her. With most classic cars an engine swap will decrease its value and the number of possible buyers significantly, especially when mixing and matching brands. Typical British car in other words. A few of us have been mounting Ford 302 motors in BMW sports sedan chassis. Another interesting fact is Saab briefly considered using the Stags V8 engine to power the performance variants of the 99 and even built a few V8 equipped prototypes. 8 Cylinders. Fairly lively for what it was, but yeah, you can always do with more grunt! Well he owned many, many other cars at the time. Get in touch all my links are here! 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Blown head gaskets were a common complaint and to add insult to injury the retaining studs on the head are set at an angle which gives all sorts of grief and complication when replacing the gasket. The SX upper plenum is much smaller than the Zs. This is part 2 of how I am swapping the Triumph Bobber motor for a Speed Twin/Thruxton motor. This is part 2 of how I am swapping the Triumph Bobber motor for a Speed Twin/Thruxton motor. hmmm so much to think about can't find any rover engines. turbo-charged, intercooled Mitsubishi 2000cc. Perhaps to keep the Saab tradition of longitudinally-oriented engines, Saab mounted the Triumph engine backwards, with the output shaft and clutch gearbox in front, and with the transmission directly under the engine (the top of the transmission doubles as the engines oil sump). The car was junk but the engine looked like it belonged there: it was not rigged-up & probably would have been a fun little ride. what about a volvo engine? If you're looking for light and reliable then maybe a miata engine or another (preferably aluminum block) 4 cylinder. 2 and move production, the project was dropped. if your in the usa: ford 302 efi or LS1 or new hemi v8 cant go wrong with any of those Yuck, I hated that Yamaha motor. If my Stag had a non original engine and I wanted to swap, I'd be looking here for inspiration http://www.high-performance-engines.com/highperfengines.html, Fine, but big power needs big brakes and beefed up transmission. His driver classic is a big 59 Cadillac sedan. In case you're still looking for ideas - see links below for full BMW 325 conversion writeup. The problem with that isn't the height but the width, so a fair amount of cutting and welding is still required. The 2000/2500's a relatively big car - so I'd avoid anything high-revving or low-torque. 200hp makes no difference whatsoever, it's the way the car is driven that makes a difference with brakes. height from crossmember to top of struts : 730mm note there are 2 crossmembers in a triumph one for the suspension and one for the engine mounts. One of the biggest factors is so many of the cars today are coming out with Front Wheel Drive which creates a bit of a problem with getting it to work in a RWD car. Saab 900 / 9000 turbo. All rights reserved. mate i do these things on a regular basis , have a 72 2000tc we are converting atm, a vg30dett will fit quite nicley between the towers there is one in an old copy of zoom magazine with one in it, the trans tunnel is quite large but will need to be modified, buick v6's are so archaic stay away from them and they are difficult to fit, rover 3500 v8s and landrover v8 engins fit easily , triumphs dont have engine mounts quite like other cars the front mounts are mounted to a plate at the front of the engine , rover / range rover / landrover and triumph v8 engines mostly use a similar mounting system. i vote for toyota (the name has the same initial. Yes there was the Buick V-6 but being a 90 degree unit they were much wider. That's a high price for a TR6, but the seller claims that this project cost $95,000 total. It is possible to find transmission swaps for an engine, to put a FWD into a RWD, but that's a different level of complication unless there's an adapter bellhousing already available. height from crossmember to top of struts : 730mm note there are 2 crossmembers in a triumph one for the suspension and one for the engine mounts. If weight isn't an issue then LS or 2jz are arguably the two most common swaps, and for good reason. I have seen a number of these things with the Buick V6 swap, I dont believe Ive ever seen one with the Ford V6 swap. HP)? That's why, for example, a BMW M3 has much bigger brakes than a 318i, while weighing less.If you're not going to use all the performance, you don't need the brakes, but then why have the performance in the first place, unless you want to drag race?Stags can be made to go round corners very well. I've used the whole engine as a test buck when doing a swap. We checked and rechecked all of our measurements, clearances, angles, component removal spaces, shifter placement and so on. There are plenty of people putting motorcycle engines in In setting up my motor mounts, I focused on getting the engine block bolt holes pretty much directly above the chassis mounting points. Three more sections added, again, likely too much detail for the casual reader, but may be good for the builder. Well, first of all, we thought the Miata twin-cam better fit the spirit of the car. A coworker of mine had a TR7 roadster. It was the one with the ugly looking rounded over nose and it had the factory twin carb setup and 4 speed manual. It now has a little 350 Chevy in it and the engine bay looks positively huge in comparison. They just don't seem to suit a sportscar or a GT. Unfortunately, Ricardo found themselves in a bit over their head designing an engine from scratch and was unable to deliver. Ricardo then put Saab and Triumph in the same room and a deal was hammered out to use the new engine in 1.7L form for the upcoming Saab 99. Engine Swap Kits; Engine Swap Shops; Engine Swap Guides; Engine Sellers; Engine Build Recipes; Wiring Kits; Wiring Guides; Custom Wiring Harness Shops; Transmission Guides; Transmission Swap Kits; Bellhousing and Engine Swap Kits; Engine Swap Shops; Engine Swap Guides; Engine Sellers; Engine Build Recipes; Wiring Kits; Wiring Guides; Custom Wiring Harness Shops; Transmission Guides; Transmission Swap Kits; Bellhousing and To be really contentious, how about a BMW or Audi 6 pot - turbo Diesel. I'm putting a 1996 Miata motor and trans into my 1972 Gt6. Over that time the little British car changed a lot and becameRead More Triumph TR6 with a Turbo Pontiac V8. sorry mate , i mainly do jaguars minis triumphs and most things british lol . i also do the odd older ford and holden i love modifying vehicles and yeah have decided to make a buisness out of it ! We chose to cut the tunnel since this car isnt going to have a center console. Maybe its no coincidence that the Internet is also clogged with uncompleted swaps forsale. Nothing else. Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way. The engine was so loud that I couldn't tell that the engine was in destruct mode. Swap Science: Engine, Steering, and Exhaust Fitment, 8. Plus, if you go with a more modern power plant, you'll be dealing with fuel injection.. and you think your ignition system is complicated? I think you should have a good hard look over, under and inside what's found in utes and vans. mCW4OZWSwF3xSFEiQ3W1jk40Lcic3qLpnN237MraerWPcIpJtaYJ6VkoF3VrFkuP, Swap Science: How To Build Custom Engine Mounts From Scratch, Swap Science: How To Make Transmission Mounts, Swap Science: How To Get Your Clutch Setup Just Right, Swap Science: How To Make A Functional Gas Pedal, Swap Science: Engine, Steering, and Exhaust Fitment, Swap Science: Keeping Things Cool by Building a Cooling System, Swap Science: 14 Steps Before You Swap That Engine. Triumph 2000 engine swap ideas Important Stuff Quick60 Retro Rides Gathering 2021 Stolen Dream Retro Car Chat Buying Advice Small Torque Build Readers Rides The Showcase Technical and Legal Garage Life Readers Other Modifications Guides and How Tos Drive Events, Meets and Motorsport Marketplace Cars For Sale Cars For Sale - Rules Neither engine was deemed to be suitable for the upcoming bigger car. As this engine puts out around 240bhp it should certainly be potent! same with saab what gearbox, cosworth lump as you say to heavy and cost a bomb, Howzabout a bmw diesel 525Tds or rip the guts from an Omega with the same engine - decent power and economy, rwd as standard - all options covered, I've dreamt of putting those things together in a MK1 Trummy estate many a time! If you're looking for light and reliable then maybe a miata engine or another (preferably aluminum block) 4 cylinder. theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough. One can speculate that Triumph perhaps also hoped to replace the Spitfires engine, whose design dated to the 1953 Stardard 8s 803cc engine. Engine displacement was designed to be very flexible so that it could accommodate displacements from as low as 1.2 to over 2 liters. Scott's 1979 Corolla GT-S 4A-GE engine. Ok guys I tend to read more than I post but I wonder what you think. I never finished this project because of a divorce, sold it to help pay the lawyer, so I cant say how it turned out. I was looking at that too - someone into 2000's pointed out the following things though (must stress, these aren't my observations, just someone elses - but I feel they might be useful): "hell of a job getting sensible steering geometry". Something with a bit of displacement and low-end pull, like most of the things people have suggested so far! An RB25DET has heeeeaps of torque and easy to tune up, or you could import a whole car from japan for quite a cheap price? Well guys, although my site is not totally complete yet, clearly many people are considering and doing this swap so I wanted to get out what I could. Both are roadworthy but I can almost guarantee that if I wanted to drive either one this weekend, I had better be prepared to fix something before I leave the driveway. Unlike most engines of the day, the new Triumph SOHC four could be used with an electric rather than crank driven fan, which worked well for Saabs front wheel drive application. I honestly wanted to see a Honda K20, F20, Toyota BEAMS, or a Nissan SR20 in one. Next up are the Canley built cars which can be identified by the large wreath logo on the slightly revised bonnet/hood with Triumph written in the middle. If the excess weight comes from the front of the car, e.g. Off-center is acceptable, but crooked is a different story: The driveshafts U-joints need to be parallel to each other to operate properly. Swap Science: How To Build Custom Engine Mounts From Scratch, 3. The current owner acquired the TR6 as aRead More For Sale: 1975 Triumph TR6 with a Ford Turbo 2.3 L Inline-Four, Grind Hard Plumbing Co are probably best known for their turbocharged Power Wheels Mustang. The typical formula for making a small British roadster obscenely fastas perfected by Caroll Shelby with the Cobrais to swap in a big, American V8 where there was once an anemic four or six-cylinder. Oh come on a falling steering column could happen to anyone! Its a lot of unnecessary work and aggravation. The Triumph straight-six engine was already well proven by the time it appeared in the 2000 and the 2.0-litre is essentially the same as that in the Triumph GT6 and Vitesse. Don't expect to see anything else like it. 3- weld in some of the stuff i cut out in step 1 because i cut too much, https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/skinnygs-v8-pontiac-firefly/85760/page1/. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Last time I talked with him, in the early 90s, he still had that TR7, and it had been joined by a TR7 coupe and a TR8. 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Road & Track participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Wilwood disc brakes were also installed, a necessity if this has as much horsepower as the seller claims. To fit this later radiator setup, we just had to cut down the radiator duct panel. The timing chains can stretch, the water pumps can die and fans can fail. If you wanna go unusual then do a GM 3800 supercharged or a j32 Honda v6, as those are both reliable when looked after. Setting aside its reliability problems, the Stag engine was really not a bad design. It also has nearly 2000 more usable rpm at the top end. To help with weight distribution, we wanted to set the engine as low and as far back in the chassis as possible. So sometimes, for some people, NOT planning and thinking ahead works better. It is funny that something as minor as a steering column hanger would sideline the car. However bad previous repairs, rust, and a desire for more power, resulted inRead More 1971 Triumph GT6 with a LS4 V8, Grind Hard Plumbing Co released several updates on their 1962 Triumph Spitfire project since our last article. ;D, T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump T5 lump.
We used a reciprocating saw to quickly cut off the factory engine mounts, then followed with a cutoff wheel and grinder to make it look like the mounts were never there. I think that is an excellent choice for a swap. This 1980 Triumph TR7 convertible originally came with a 2.0 L inline-four. Thanks again for putting this together, you've been a huge help! Ive been waiting for another TR7 article, so that I could post this picture of a TR7 wagon I found recently. They are a big, heavy and underpowered piece of shit. I'm sure it won't be a bolt in swap but would give you plenty of power and very very tuneable! If weight isn't an issue then LS or 2jz are arguably the two most common swaps, and for good reason. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Triumph 2000 engine swap ideas ironmighty07 @ironmighty07 Jun 8, 2009 16:39:50 GMT Howzabout a bmw diesel 525Tds or rip the guts from an Omega with the same engine - decent power and economy, rwd as standard - all options covered, I've dreamt of putting those things together in a MK1 Trummy estate many a time! Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way. I made a number of points, all intended to assist fellow enthusiasts.As for a diesel, not for me thanks, although cheap bio-fuel is tempting!Modern, multi-valve common rail ones are very good, especially with 6 or 8 cylinders. Mine will be staying white and have the stock interior retrimed in the original colour. It's currently available on Craigslist for $37,000. But truly I think just about every swap will require some mods to the firewall. Probably 30-40 classic cars all in similar sort of shape. The TR7s problems didnt end with the engine of course. But I suspect this one was quite a fast and fun little beast back in the day once that V6 was installed. We cut it back with a cutoff wheel in a die grinder. lenghth no radiator : 815 Having power does not mean you must accelerate to maximum speed everytime you put your foot down and under normal driving standard Stag brakes will stop a 200+hp car as well as they will stop a normal 145hp one. He said the only way to keep a jab running was to drop a 350 in it. Triumph 2000 engine swap ideas Important Stuff Quick60 Retro Rides Gathering 2021 Stolen Dream Retro Car Chat Buying Advice Small Torque Build Readers Rides The Showcase Technical and Legal Garage Life Readers Other Modifications Guides and How Tos Drive Events, Meets and Motorsport Marketplace Cars For Sale Cars For Sale - Rules Nor have I ever run across one with the 60 degree Chevy V6, but often thought that would be a good swap, too. front engine rear wheel drive- the choice is unlimited! The Triumph straight-six engine was already well proven by the time it appeared in the 2000 and the 2.0-litre is essentially the same as that in the Triumph GT6 and Vitesse. If you are looking for a 7 to buy, stay clear of all models except the ones built in 1980 with a vin number starting with TPV. Hello all. Where a big V8 lump in a Jaguar XK120 would be considered a bit anti-social, almost no one would have a problem with a adding a couple cylinders to a Triumph TR7. Since they're not "performance" parts they shouldn't cost the earth. I called them The shape of things that break from experiences of owners I knew. The Solihull built cars actually have pretty decent build quality but it was too late by then as the TR7s reputation was cemented in as proved by its common appearance on the worst cars ever lists. Chris Perkins is the Web Editor for Road & Track magazine. We knew it wouldnt be too hard to use the stock Miata engine wiring and ECU for the swap. I've been wondering lately if a beams 3sge would fit, a 200 hp NA 4 cylinder would be cool. Ebay has brought us another TR7 drop top this time without an engine? Ok guys I tend to read more than I post but I wonder what you think. The seller claims the motor makes around 300-hp, according to Bring a Trailer, which is more than plenty for a light car like this. Seemed like no problem to build the brackets a little longer to bridge the gap. So I get motor, loom, ecu, turbo setup and gearbox. Power is sent to the rear wheels with a Nissan-sourced five-speed gearbox and a limited slip differential. Thanks. I had fabricated a lifting beam in the garage hung the engine in the place noting modifications needed to the bulkhead and frame. Weve seen swaps where these tasks arent possible without unbolting or otherwise moving the engine. We are having problems with it and were wondering what else we could do with the car. It really stinks to lift the motor, get a puller tap in there to pull the broken bolt out of the block, and put in another mount. Heck it would probably increase the value for most. The story he told me was the car was converted professionally by a local British automotive shop a number of years back (well previous to his ownership). edit2: haha got told to put an RB in my spitfire, engine weighs half of it's kerb weight lol. If you wanna go unusual then do a GM 3800 supercharged or a j32 Honda v6, as those are both reliable when looked after. i guess if its got a ford lump in it then it's auto?easy swaps are triumph 2000, 2500 and rover v8, capri 2.8, granada cosworth 24vmore involved swaps are whatever you fancy! Press J to jump to the feed. Sorting out the clutch fluid boiling took some time to figure out. other thing would be fuel filler needs to be changed (by law if you are adding an unleaded-only engine, as in only came out for unleaded applications). There wasnt, TR8 sales werent good even in America, and the company decided to pull the plug. WebOn the British V8 website there is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire fitted with the engine of the Honda S2000. My point was that there is considerably more to safe braking than the HP of the engine. Weve done this swap before, so we knew that the Miata oil pan would be too deep for our cars stock crossmember. This particular car is an earlier fixed head coupe with its troublesome engine tossed away. I do have another VG30 from a 1988 200SX (yes, a few 88 200SXs came with the V6) that I plan to use in one of the Spiders at the next head gasket change interval. It would sure be nice to be able to buy a light buck carved out of plastic to put in there and work around, but although you can but engine block bucks from places like Summit, they ain't cheap ($4-500) and don't include all the stuff (oil pan, heads etc.) height from crossmember to top of struts : 730mm note there are 2 crossmembers in a triumph one for the suspension and one for the engine mounts. I should have left it laying as it blew up shortly after this picture was taken! Pure speculation, but what is quite clear is that they tilted the engine at a 45 degree angle with an eye to make a V8 possible as well. The Amazing Spitfire 2000! In the previous update the team installed aRead More Triumph Spitfire with a Supercharged Snowmobile Engine Update, This 1975 Triumph TR6 is for sale in Shoreham, New York with a current bid of $10,000. The Amazing Spitfire 2000! Do you guys get skylines over there? Triumph 2000 engine swap ideas ironmighty07 @ironmighty07 Jun 8, 2009 16:39:50 GMT Howzabout a bmw diesel 525Tds or rip the guts from an Omega with the same engine - decent power and economy, rwd as standard - all options covered, I've dreamt of putting those things together in a MK1 Trummy estate many a time! I think a US or Japan brand. You don't need eight pistons, though, as this Skyline-powered Triumph TR6 proves. Problem with the 4age is expense and scarcity, there are several toyota race/collector cars that run them so they can be pricey. If your swap recipient is a full classic or rare car you might need to seek the services of a witness relocation agency. 8 Cylinders. February 27, 2023. tash sefton birthday. The cars factory inline-four and transmission has given way to aRead More 1980 Triumph TR7 with a Chevy V6, Nick Truman spent his free time during the pandemic to build a unique 1978 Triumph Spitfire. same with saab what gearbox, cosworth lump as you say to heavy and cost a bomb, Howzabout a bmw diesel 525Tds or rip the guts from an Omega with the same engine - decent power and economy, rwd as standard - all options covered, I've dreamt of putting those things together in a MK1 Trummy estate many a time! With some rather aged engine designs in the fleet a Triumph team led by Lewis Dawtry and Harry Webster embarked on a project to develop a new, more modern overhead cam engine. John's 1973 Corolla GT-S Now that were satisfied the engine is in the right place, in the next installment well start making our new mounts. Pure speculation, but what is quite clear is that they tilted the engine at a 45 degree angle with an eye to make a V8 possible as well. Alternatively, you can quickly login with Facebook. when I first met her. With most classic cars an engine swap will decrease its value and the number of possible buyers significantly, especially when mixing and matching brands. Typical British car in other words. A few of us have been mounting Ford 302 motors in BMW sports sedan chassis. Another interesting fact is Saab briefly considered using the Stags V8 engine to power the performance variants of the 99 and even built a few V8 equipped prototypes. 8 Cylinders. Fairly lively for what it was, but yeah, you can always do with more grunt! Well he owned many, many other cars at the time. Get in touch all my links are here! 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Blown head gaskets were a common complaint and to add insult to injury the retaining studs on the head are set at an angle which gives all sorts of grief and complication when replacing the gasket. The SX upper plenum is much smaller than the Zs. This is part 2 of how I am swapping the Triumph Bobber motor for a Speed Twin/Thruxton motor. This is part 2 of how I am swapping the Triumph Bobber motor for a Speed Twin/Thruxton motor. hmmm so much to think about can't find any rover engines. turbo-charged, intercooled Mitsubishi 2000cc. Perhaps to keep the Saab tradition of longitudinally-oriented engines, Saab mounted the Triumph engine backwards, with the output shaft and clutch gearbox in front, and with the transmission directly under the engine (the top of the transmission doubles as the engines oil sump). The car was junk but the engine looked like it belonged there: it was not rigged-up & probably would have been a fun little ride. what about a volvo engine? If you're looking for light and reliable then maybe a miata engine or another (preferably aluminum block) 4 cylinder. 2 and move production, the project was dropped. if your in the usa: ford 302 efi or LS1 or new hemi v8 cant go wrong with any of those Yuck, I hated that Yamaha motor. If my Stag had a non original engine and I wanted to swap, I'd be looking here for inspiration http://www.high-performance-engines.com/highperfengines.html, Fine, but big power needs big brakes and beefed up transmission. His driver classic is a big 59 Cadillac sedan. In case you're still looking for ideas - see links below for full BMW 325 conversion writeup. The problem with that isn't the height but the width, so a fair amount of cutting and welding is still required. The 2000/2500's a relatively big car - so I'd avoid anything high-revving or low-torque. 200hp makes no difference whatsoever, it's the way the car is driven that makes a difference with brakes. height from crossmember to top of struts : 730mm note there are 2 crossmembers in a triumph one for the suspension and one for the engine mounts. One of the biggest factors is so many of the cars today are coming out with Front Wheel Drive which creates a bit of a problem with getting it to work in a RWD car. Saab 900 / 9000 turbo. All rights reserved. mate i do these things on a regular basis , have a 72 2000tc we are converting atm, a vg30dett will fit quite nicley between the towers there is one in an old copy of zoom magazine with one in it, the trans tunnel is quite large but will need to be modified, buick v6's are so archaic stay away from them and they are difficult to fit, rover 3500 v8s and landrover v8 engins fit easily , triumphs dont have engine mounts quite like other cars the front mounts are mounted to a plate at the front of the engine , rover / range rover / landrover and triumph v8 engines mostly use a similar mounting system. i vote for toyota (the name has the same initial. Yes there was the Buick V-6 but being a 90 degree unit they were much wider. That's a high price for a TR6, but the seller claims that this project cost $95,000 total. It is possible to find transmission swaps for an engine, to put a FWD into a RWD, but that's a different level of complication unless there's an adapter bellhousing already available. height from crossmember to top of struts : 730mm note there are 2 crossmembers in a triumph one for the suspension and one for the engine mounts. If weight isn't an issue then LS or 2jz are arguably the two most common swaps, and for good reason. I have seen a number of these things with the Buick V6 swap, I dont believe Ive ever seen one with the Ford V6 swap. HP)? That's why, for example, a BMW M3 has much bigger brakes than a 318i, while weighing less.If you're not going to use all the performance, you don't need the brakes, but then why have the performance in the first place, unless you want to drag race?Stags can be made to go round corners very well. I've used the whole engine as a test buck when doing a swap. We checked and rechecked all of our measurements, clearances, angles, component removal spaces, shifter placement and so on. There are plenty of people putting motorcycle engines in In setting up my motor mounts, I focused on getting the engine block bolt holes pretty much directly above the chassis mounting points. Three more sections added, again, likely too much detail for the casual reader, but may be good for the builder. Well, first of all, we thought the Miata twin-cam better fit the spirit of the car. A coworker of mine had a TR7 roadster. It was the one with the ugly looking rounded over nose and it had the factory twin carb setup and 4 speed manual. It now has a little 350 Chevy in it and the engine bay looks positively huge in comparison. They just don't seem to suit a sportscar or a GT. Unfortunately, Ricardo found themselves in a bit over their head designing an engine from scratch and was unable to deliver. Ricardo then put Saab and Triumph in the same room and a deal was hammered out to use the new engine in 1.7L form for the upcoming Saab 99. Engine Swap Kits; Engine Swap Shops; Engine Swap Guides; Engine Sellers; Engine Build Recipes; Wiring Kits; Wiring Guides; Custom Wiring Harness Shops; Transmission Guides; Transmission Swap Kits; Bellhousing and Engine Swap Kits; Engine Swap Shops; Engine Swap Guides; Engine Sellers; Engine Build Recipes; Wiring Kits; Wiring Guides; Custom Wiring Harness Shops; Transmission Guides; Transmission Swap Kits; Bellhousing and To be really contentious, how about a BMW or Audi 6 pot - turbo Diesel. I'm putting a 1996 Miata motor and trans into my 1972 Gt6. Over that time the little British car changed a lot and becameRead More Triumph TR6 with a Turbo Pontiac V8. sorry mate , i mainly do jaguars minis triumphs and most things british lol . i also do the odd older ford and holden i love modifying vehicles and yeah have decided to make a buisness out of it ! We chose to cut the tunnel since this car isnt going to have a center console. Maybe its no coincidence that the Internet is also clogged with uncompleted swaps forsale. Nothing else. Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way. The engine was so loud that I couldn't tell that the engine was in destruct mode. Swap Science: Engine, Steering, and Exhaust Fitment, 8. Plus, if you go with a more modern power plant, you'll be dealing with fuel injection.. and you think your ignition system is complicated? I think you should have a good hard look over, under and inside what's found in utes and vans. mCW4OZWSwF3xSFEiQ3W1jk40Lcic3qLpnN237MraerWPcIpJtaYJ6VkoF3VrFkuP, Swap Science: How To Build Custom Engine Mounts From Scratch, Swap Science: How To Make Transmission Mounts, Swap Science: How To Get Your Clutch Setup Just Right, Swap Science: How To Make A Functional Gas Pedal, Swap Science: Engine, Steering, and Exhaust Fitment, Swap Science: Keeping Things Cool by Building a Cooling System, Swap Science: 14 Steps Before You Swap That Engine. Triumph 2000 engine swap ideas Important Stuff Quick60 Retro Rides Gathering 2021 Stolen Dream Retro Car Chat Buying Advice Small Torque Build Readers Rides The Showcase Technical and Legal Garage Life Readers Other Modifications Guides and How Tos Drive Events, Meets and Motorsport Marketplace Cars For Sale Cars For Sale - Rules Neither engine was deemed to be suitable for the upcoming bigger car. As this engine puts out around 240bhp it should certainly be potent! same with saab what gearbox, cosworth lump as you say to heavy and cost a bomb, Howzabout a bmw diesel 525Tds or rip the guts from an Omega with the same engine - decent power and economy, rwd as standard - all options covered, I've dreamt of putting those things together in a MK1 Trummy estate many a time! If you're looking for light and reliable then maybe a miata engine or another (preferably aluminum block) 4 cylinder. theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough. One can speculate that Triumph perhaps also hoped to replace the Spitfires engine, whose design dated to the 1953 Stardard 8s 803cc engine. Engine displacement was designed to be very flexible so that it could accommodate displacements from as low as 1.2 to over 2 liters. Scott's 1979 Corolla GT-S 4A-GE engine. Ok guys I tend to read more than I post but I wonder what you think. I never finished this project because of a divorce, sold it to help pay the lawyer, so I cant say how it turned out. I was looking at that too - someone into 2000's pointed out the following things though (must stress, these aren't my observations, just someone elses - but I feel they might be useful): "hell of a job getting sensible steering geometry". Something with a bit of displacement and low-end pull, like most of the things people have suggested so far! An RB25DET has heeeeaps of torque and easy to tune up, or you could import a whole car from japan for quite a cheap price? Well guys, although my site is not totally complete yet, clearly many people are considering and doing this swap so I wanted to get out what I could. Both are roadworthy but I can almost guarantee that if I wanted to drive either one this weekend, I had better be prepared to fix something before I leave the driveway. Unlike most engines of the day, the new Triumph SOHC four could be used with an electric rather than crank driven fan, which worked well for Saabs front wheel drive application. I honestly wanted to see a Honda K20, F20, Toyota BEAMS, or a Nissan SR20 in one. Next up are the Canley built cars which can be identified by the large wreath logo on the slightly revised bonnet/hood with Triumph written in the middle. If the excess weight comes from the front of the car, e.g. Off-center is acceptable, but crooked is a different story: The driveshafts U-joints need to be parallel to each other to operate properly. Swap Science: How To Build Custom Engine Mounts From Scratch, 3. The current owner acquired the TR6 as aRead More For Sale: 1975 Triumph TR6 with a Ford Turbo 2.3 L Inline-Four, Grind Hard Plumbing Co are probably best known for their turbocharged Power Wheels Mustang. The typical formula for making a small British roadster obscenely fastas perfected by Caroll Shelby with the Cobrais to swap in a big, American V8 where there was once an anemic four or six-cylinder. Oh come on a falling steering column could happen to anyone! Its a lot of unnecessary work and aggravation. The Triumph straight-six engine was already well proven by the time it appeared in the 2000 and the 2.0-litre is essentially the same as that in the Triumph GT6 and Vitesse. Don't expect to see anything else like it. 3- weld in some of the stuff i cut out in step 1 because i cut too much, https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/skinnygs-v8-pontiac-firefly/85760/page1/. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Last time I talked with him, in the early 90s, he still had that TR7, and it had been joined by a TR7 coupe and a TR8. 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