<<The small block ford weighs more than the Triumph straight six, but not
substantially.>>
Or not. A Ford 302 with aluminum heads will be lighter than the Triumph
straight six iron engine.
It's a great swap. Go to http://www.britishv8.org/swaps/1971.htm and read
what Dan Masters has to say on the subject. Also, check out the other TR6 V8
swaps. http://www.britishv8.org/swaps/1971.htm
If you are a Chevy man try this one:
http://www.britishv8.org/swaps/tr6350.htm I personally have 6-7 hours of
driving time in this machine. I can't even entertain the notion of a stock
TR6.
Good luck,
Carl F.
MGBV8 in TN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Willoughby" <paulwillou@socal.rr.com>
To: <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: TR6 V8 Conversion
> I'm also working on a TR3 V8. Although I haven't driven it since I put
disk
> brakes and rack and pinion steering in it, my guess is that the poor
"feel"
> of the TR3 is due to a worn non-rack&pinion steering system.
>
> The TR6 does have R&P and other creature comforts not found on the 3 like
> roll up windows and IRS. I would be leery of the TR6 IRS rearend. If it
> still has it, is it strong enough to handle the V8 power? Also, here in
> California, you have to be wary of the smog laws on later model vehicles.
> What year is it and is it exempt from smog checks in your area?
>
> The small block ford weighs more than the Triumph straight six, but not
> substantially. I would guess the difference would be around 100 lbs. at
the
> most (less than the weight of a passenger). I wouldn't think that it
would
> not be an issue for a street driven vehicle. It might create a tad more
> understeer in a race situation. I've never driven a TR6 though, so my
> thoughts in this area are merely conjecture.
>
> Everybody's taste vary. Personally, I can't see spending big bucks on any
> TR6 as they are so common. However, YMMV. Any V8 in a LBC is going to be
a
> lot of fun.
>
> Paul W.
> Torrance, CA
> 1956 TR3
> 1964 TR4
> 1969 Mustang GT Conv
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
> To: "Deikis, John" <John.Deikis@med.va.gov>
> Cc: <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>; <MGTD2@aol.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 7:03 AM
> Subject: Re: TR6 V8 Conversion
>
>
> > Hi John,
> >
> > I cannot speak to the TR6 as a platform for a V8. I do have a TR3A with
> > a 302 in it. I also owned an MGBGT at one time. The TR3A handles very
> > well with the V8 in it and I haven't balanced the weight ratios yet so
> > it is still front heavy. I expect that your observation about the
> > weight of the six cyl in the TR6 is very correct. It may handle better
> > than the TR3. If you are considering it you have to go drive it. Feel
> > of the car is a uniquely personal thing and only you can make that
> > decision.
> > --
> > Best Regards,
> > Tom
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