Thanks Skip. They are an okay source for stock stuff, and carry some
performance parts. Some other companies have a better variety, and often
better prices. It pays to shop around. Try this on for size: Quaife LSD
diffs from Quaife UK, $850, from Quaife US $1495. When I bitched they
claimed it was a mistake and dropped the price to $1195. This is where the
net is really cool. You can surf for good deals and other enthusiasts are
usually prepared to pass along helpful information.
By the way, I heard Moss US bought Moss UK. It will be interesting to see
how prices and performance stock will change.
Stephen
> ----------
> From: Skip Gurnee[SMTP:skip47@home.com]
> Reply To: Skip Gurnee
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 3:39 PM
> To: Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX
> Cc: tvr@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Tuning 2500
>
> Stephen-
> Moss Motors is your ultimate source for anything Triumph (or MG or Jag)
> in the U.S. Go to -
> http://www.mossmotors.com
> They're in Goleta, Ca., a little nw of L.A., and I believe also in N.J.
> There are a few other sources, or were a few years ago when I was
> Triumphantly active, which I'll look up and send if you want/need them.
> Best,
> Skip Gurnee
>
> "Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks John. By the way, I checked out your website (again) and see it
> is
> > slowly being added to. Good work!
> >
> > Are you aware, or anybody else on the list, what differential ratios are
> > readily available for the TR6 diff cars? I have the 3.46:1 ratio, and
> the
> > standard TR6 3.7:1, but I am looking for something numberically higher
> > (4.1:1 or 4.3:1). What cars did they come in, and how tough is it to
> find
> > them?
> >
> > Stephen
> > > ----------
> > > From: Dr John Upham[SMTP:webmaster@ukmotorsport.com]
> > > Reply To: Dr John Upham
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 3:49 PM
> > > To: Skip Gurnee
> > > Cc: Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX; tvr@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: Tuning 2500
> > >
> > > Skip Gurnee wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Steve-
> > > > BDA is a generic term for a series of Ford 4-cylinder engines based
> on a
> > > > design that goes back to the early/mid 60's.
> > >
> > > BDA stands for Belt Drive Series A
> > >
> > > hence BDG, BDX etc etc.
> > >
> > > Atop a basically stock
> > > > block is placed a 4-valve-per cylinder head with two belt-driven
> cams.
> > > > The original cam is cut just behind the oil pump to reduce weight
> and
> > > > friction. There are a zillion variations from 1100cc to about
> 2000cc,
> > > > with power from 120 to nearly 300, all naturally aspirated. Most of
> the
> > > > engines are for racing only, due to their incredible prices and
> limited
> > > > life, but there are road versions. Dave Bean Engineering have a
> "Road
> > > > Conversion Kit" the BDR, which purports to last long enough for road
> > > > use. Check out their web site http://www.davebean.com for more
> > > > information.
> > > > Best,
> > > > Skip Gurnee
> > > >
> > > > "Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Okay, so what is a BDA? I am assuming this is not a female parts
> > > washer!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > JU
> > >
> > > --
> > > Dr John Upham, The UKMotorSport Index,
> > > http://www.ukmotorsport.com/, webmaster@ukmotorsport.com,
> > > Voice: +44 (0) 976 634 053 (W), Voice: +44 (0) 125 287 2551 (H),
> > > Voice: +44 (0) 976 634 053 (M)
> > >
>
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