List of classic projects anywhere, who's doing what etc?
Discussion
Terminator said:
Erich Stahler said:
What's a BOB engine?
The BOB is the second version of the Cosworth modified Cologne V6. The BOA was the first.![smokin2](/inc/images/smokin2.gif)
The other issue is that nearly all the scorpios were automatics so sourcing the gearbox is an adventure. One way is to build a hybrid MT75 gearbox from several models, you need a seirra xr4 4x4 one to give you the correct V6 bellhousing bolt pattern and a manual box from a rearwheel drive car to replace the 4x4 part. You can also replace the 5th gear with one from a transit box to give higher 5th gear if you really want to. ( hence me having three MT75's in my spares hoard.....)
I floated the idea of a "sticky wiki" with Big Al and he has fixed this thread so that we don't loose it and is also working on a wiki project list. If you have any thoughts on how this should look/work either post here or PM him.
Just looked at the Yahoo pre-80's TVR group and there are some nice photo albums posted there but a bit light on commentary- or is it just me?!.
GB
Just looked at the Yahoo pre-80's TVR group and there are some nice photo albums posted there but a bit light on commentary- or is it just me?!.
GB
Guys after getting a mail from Graham (oldgeebee) he asked if it was possible to set up a Classic Build wiki.
Well I've had a play and come up with this
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
It's only a stab in the dark (from my POV) as to what you might need, but at least it's a starting point.
Let me have any suggestions, alterations, additions etc.
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Well I've had a play and come up with this
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
It's only a stab in the dark (from my POV) as to what you might need, but at least it's a starting point.
Let me have any suggestions, alterations, additions etc.
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GTRene said:
btw, what car has a better basis to do a V8 conversion in when you think of powers of say 400hp
a 3000M or the "later" Taimar...and does it make difference what type you choose for teh conversion?
I mean you can take a 1600 or 2500 or a 3000 V6 etc.
As I understand it, (thanks to Adrian) the later M chassis has more distance across the top engine bay frame tubes. The header tubes coming from the rear exhaust ports are very tight, so even an additional 1/8" on either side is a benefit. Unfortunately, I don't know what the chassis number cut off is for old/new. a 3000M or the "later" Taimar...and does it make difference what type you choose for teh conversion?
I mean you can take a 1600 or 2500 or a 3000 V6 etc.
Also, Having gone this far into my build, I would seriously consider a 351 Windsor, if I had to do it again. With the correct high exhaust port cylinder heads, you could just squeak past the frame with upturned headers, and get to 408 cubic inches with a stroker kit. That's +600HP. The added weight over a short deck height Windsor motor is negligible.
Best,
B.
heightswitch said:
thegamekeeper said:
Should it have hair round it? Didn,t realise things had got that bad Colin.
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Sorry, my mistake. Forgot you,re sharing with the newly wed. Dont know which is riskier.
Edited by thegamekeeper on Thursday 8th September 12:05
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