I own a 68 Cougar XR7. Maybe I should put a spare 390GT in my Triumph.
Well, then again, maybe not.
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
To: "'Ed McGuirk'" <emcguirk@optonline.net>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 12:42 PM
Subject: RE: Possible engine swap for Tr6
> re rotary engine in a TR6: very interesting idea! (I own an RX-7)
>
> on the RX-7 user boards, there is occasional discussion about putting a
> turbo Buick v-6 into an RX-7, which many of us regard as the ultimate
> heresy.
>
> but no question that it would be a lot of horsepower!
>
> Graham
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ed McGuirk [mailto:emcguirk@optonline.net]
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 10:57 PM
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Possible engine swap for Tr6
>
>
> The truth is that any well done engine swap into a TR6 will have to
replace
> almost the whole drivetrain especially at 300 HP. There will be almost
> nothing left but the shell.
>
> I've got a couple of fetishes. I want less weight and more HP. If I was
> going to try it, I would probably want to give a supercharged rotary
engine
> a try. That would be about 300HP and a few hundred pounds lighter. (I
> already know the exhaust won't sound right though)
>
> There are so many British cars I would think about butchering for this
idea
> but I have kind of a soft spot for keeping the TR6 relatively intact.
>
> But then, I'm just nuts.
> Ed McGuirk
>
> At 07:13 PM 6/17/2002 -0600, you wrote:
> >Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 19:42:54 -0400
> >From: "James Franks" <jimmble@adelphia.net>
> >Subject: Re: Possible engine swap for Tr6
> >
> >No offense Dick, but I have to disagree.
> >
> >The weakest links I see in a stock car (after thrust-washers, clutch and
> >tranny) are in the rear end/ rear axle bearing components. That is based
> >on failures on NON- modified cars. Although there are a few folks using
> >big motors in TR6 cars with the stock back portions, I feel it is
> >ill-advised. A lot of the present day racers ( bless you all) changed
> >these components due to sometimes spectacular failure........ imagine
> >loosing a back wheel when the axle shears in the outer hub! One other
> >note:Kastner and company used MODIFIED axles and Volvo halfshafts on
> >their successful racers.
> >
> > One of the other posters mentioned the PI cars having 150 HP. That is
> >true. It is also true that 150 HP coming thru a 3:45 rear transmits less
> >stress on the system than 150 HP thru a 3:71 rear. All PI cars came with
> >a 3:45 rear, and most US cars come with a 3.71. I would also respond by
> >asking how much is too much power? :^) I personally am after 300 HP,
> >and that is absolutely out of the question with the stock engine. I am
> >not rich, and seeking 160 stretches the pocketbook.
> >
> >Ryan may be OK with Corvair axles and an early diff with a hardened ring
> >and pinion. In addition, I certainly would beef up the diff mounts on
> >the frame. At a minimum I would talk to the folks at
> >http://www.pond.com/~britcars/ to see what their experience recommends.
> >
> >Good Luck however you choose to go Ryan
> >
> >Jim
> >
> >PS
> >One of the things to check on that combo Ryan, is where the shifter
> >ends up in the passenger compartment. Take a tape measure to the JY and
> >measure from the back of the motor to the center of the shifter on the
> >Supra, and compare to the TR to get a general idea. Ergonomics really
> >affect the end result in any conversion. That's why there aren't many
> >daily driver Cobra's ;^0
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