Jim,
I have just finished a 65 TR4A with a Rover V8 and 5 speed. Details are on my
web site http://www.v8triumph.com
I went with a 3.5 from a PB with 10.5 to 1 compression, Later heads with the
bigger valves, Crowler cam, offy manifold and 500 CFM Edelbrock carb, block
hugger headers, Mallory and MSD ignition and block hugger headers. The
transmission is a BW T5 from a camaro and I am using a camaro clutch disk and
cover. This entire arrangement fits nicely, makes the car quite entertaining
and is a lot of fun to take to car shows. All British but very much a muscle
car too. And the best part is the aluminum V8 maintains the weight balance of
the original car so handling is as good or better than with the heavy 4
cylinder. Easy 200+ HP in a light weight package. My finished car with a full
tank of gas and me on board weighs 2180 pounds.
Let me know where you get stuck and I can probably help.
Dave Herr
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From: "Richard Barrington" <richard@freedomwigs.com>
To: "jim williams" <sportsix63@yahoo.com>
Cc: <buick-rover-v8@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 9:49 PM
Subject: Re: New Member Questions
> Hi Jim,
>
> How serious do you want to get with it?
>
> A mild 3.9 build with good cam, ported heads, and EFI (maybe MegaSquirt)
> or even Edelbrock manifold + Weber carb should go pretty well in your
> car.
>
> If you want to "do it right", I'd be looking for a later 4.0 or even 4.6
> with EFI and DIS, and a reasonably priced after-market fuel+ignition
> computer like a Link. Drop in a hotter cam (piper 285?), "stage 1"
> heads, up the compression with new pistons, free up the breathing with a
> custom inlet and exhaust, and maybe roller rockers if you feel rich.
>
> As for gearboxes, I think Toyota 5 speed is the way to go for modified
> setups like this. Rover adapters are available. Alternatively, you could
> run a Rover or Land Rover manual box.
>
> In the US, it's probably worth talking to D&D Fabrications at
> http://www.aluminumv8.com/
>
> Cheers,
> Rich.
>
> On Sat, 2004-10-16 at 10:20, jim williams wrote:
>> I'm new to the list.
>> I have plans to V-8 a 1970 13/60 Herald Estate. After
>> building a 2.0L GT-6 motor for the car I just wasn't
>> pleased performance wise. Would someone on the list
>> point me in the correct direction. At this time I'm
>> interested in just a good solid stock application
>> motor. I will need to have some type of 5 speed. I
>> only intend to use the car for fun. (always neat to go
>> to American car shows with good British power)
>> All help will be greatly appreciated.
>> Jim
>>
>> =====
>> Jim Williams
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