Are there anybody out there who sells a conversion kit to put a rover v 8 into
a stag?
David
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> On Jul 7, 2019, at 12:54 PM, Frank Magnusson <fmags@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> All good questions.
>
> Most U.S. Stags have factory A/C. I don't recall the manufacturer but its
> straight out of detroit, so parts should be easy to get. If a Stag doesn't
> have the factory a/c, it should be easy to enough to fit either an original
> unit, or one from Vintage Air or other supplier. When I got my Stag, alot of
> the a/c system was missing, but I was able to find all of the parts either
> new or used and get it operational. It works well and blows ice cold air.
>
> Engine problems are still there on all years but as long as you are aware of
> the issues and make sure they are addressed, you'll be fine. Two main
> problems - water pumps and timing chains, and both problems exacerbated by
> some poor quality parts on the market, but as long as you are careful who you
> buy from and check all the parts you get, you should be fine. But, timing
> chains dont last very long, and you'll end up changing them more often than
> you'd think.
>
> One other item is what gearbox do you want, automatic, manual, or manual with
> overdrive. There are some clutch issues with the manual boxes similar to TR6
> problems, but they are fairly easily fixable.
>
> There are some engine conversions to a Rover V8, which fixes all of those
> issues; just depends what you want. TR8 V8 conversion also.
>
> Even with its issues, the Stag is really a neat car; fun to drive, turns
> heads, sounds awesome with the original V8, and has a/c and 4 seats.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Frank
> '72 Stag
>
>
>> On Jul 7, 2019, at 1:00 PM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote:
>>
>> Thinking of buying a Stag for SWMBO but it would require air conditioning.
>> Can AC be efficiently installed?
>>
>> I remember the deal about engine problems during the first couple of years,
>> is there a way to see if the remediation was performed if I find an early
>> car?
>>
>> After what year might I be safe in trusting the original engine is OK?
>>
>>
>>
>> Launching off into the dark here, any direction for self-education would be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Bill B
>>
>> TS30800L
>
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