Message text written by "Randall Young"
>The rest of the drivetrain was designed to go behind a 150 bhp engine (the
TR5), so should be no problem. I'd want to double-check the diff mounts
tho, maybe even drop the diff to inspect, since it seems to be hard to know
when they're about to fail otherwise.
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There are those who maintain that the TR6 diff was a bit weak and my
experience is consistant with this. The teeth on the pinion are not
adequately hardened and have a tendency to fracture. I have a diff in my
garage with just this failure. I suspect that the problem is spotty as
some differentails seem to go on forever.
At any rate, RIchard Good has a listing in his latest catalog for an
adapter kit to fit a (modified) Nissan differential (with limited slip)
into a TR6. And he also offers used, modified diff's for sale. The whole
shebang comes in at an attractive price which is a fraction of what you
would spend on a quaife. So if you have concerns about your differential
you may consider this avenue.
The transmissions from the later TR6's are the same ones used in the Stag
(so I've heard) which is a heavier car with a larger, more powerful engine
both of which will put more stress on a transmission and they hold up well.
Cheers
Dave
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