VISUAL differences between a SP6 3.6 and 4.0L

[engelborghs]

Hi,


Simple question: “are there external VISUAL differences between a SP6 3.6 and 4.0L”

Size? Organisation of some parts? ……?

I know you can tell it by the engine number which start with P36…… or P40…….



Koen

[T66ORA]

Well as i own both at the moment A 3.6 Tamora and a 4.0 Tuscan, i can only see a couple of thing on the ancillaries front.
The Tam 3.6 has electric PAS so does away with the pulleys and belts of a 4.0 Tuscan,
The oil tank and coolant header tank are different, apart from that i can`t see to much else,
the main engine it`s self looks identical.

[lundinoir]

From sometime in 2005 (at least since June when I visited the factory) the different motors are coloured:

3.6 is black
3.6 Red Rose is blue
4.0 is red

[Daftlad]

lundinoir said:

From sometime in 2005 (at least since June when I visited the factory) the different motors are coloured: 3.6 is black 3.6 Red Rose is blue 4.0 is red

Unless of course you order a 4.0 litre engine and ask for a black cam cover

[unrepentant]

lundinoir said:

From sometime in 2005 (at least since June when I visited the factory) the different motors are coloured: 3.6 is black 3.6 Red Rose is blue 4.0 is red

So which colour is a 400BHP "S" spec 4.0?

[chris watton]

unrepentant said:

lundinoir said: From sometime in 2005 (at least since June when I visited the factory) the different motors are coloured: 3.6 is black 3.6 Red Rose is blue 4.0 is red So which colour is a 400BHP "S" spec 4.0?

Misty buff, with a hint of meadow green?

[engelborghs]

Apart from the colour any other suggestions?

[lundinoir]

unrepentant said:

lundinoir said: From sometime in 2005 (at least since June when I visited the factory) the different motors are coloured: 3.6 is black 3.6 Red Rose is blue 4.0 is red So which colour is a 400BHP "S" spec 4.0?

I didn't as ask I didn't know this engine variation existed direct from the factory. I only saw the three different colours when I was there and was told about the three different colours. I'm assuming all 4.0's are red. You're best bet to find out for sure is to phone the factory or an authorised dealer as 99.9% of whats posted on Pistonheads is hearsay and conjecture with little to no fact or substance.

>> Edited by lundinoir on Tuesday 10th January 20:03

[chris watton]

I would have assumed that, if it is a factory fitted RR ugrade to a new car, the colour would be red (Do they still do RR upgrades, or just TVR Power?)

[MrsS]

My Tamora is a 4.0 with black cam covers. Asked for them black because i wasnt keen on the red.

[Daftlad]

lundinoir said:

From sometime in 2005 (at least since June when I visited the factory) the different motors are coloured: 3.6 is black 3.6 Red Rose is blue 4.0 is red

I was advised in June last year

3.6 is black,
4.0 is blue
4.0S is red.....unless of course you asked for something else

[lundinoir]

Daftlad said:

lundinoir said: From sometime in 2005 (at least since June when I visited the factory) the different motors are coloured: 3.6 is black 3.6 Red Rose is blue 4.0 is red I was advised in June last year 3.6 is black, 4.0 is blue 4.0S is red.....unless of course you asked for something else

Interesting. My 3.6 RR is blue, not black. Maybe I actually have a 4.0 then? Strange that the factory told us two different colour schemes, especially considering we we're both at there in June of last year.

>> Edited by lundinoir on Wednesday 11th January 20:34

[GreenV8S]

lundinoir said:

99.9% of whats posted on Pistonheads is hearsay and conjecture with little to no fact or substance.

So *you* say, but how much of that is conjecture?

[SXS]

GreenV8S said:

lundinoir said: 99.9% of whats posted on Pistonheads is hearsay and conjecture with little to no fact or substance. So *you* say, but how much of that is conjecture?

Into and walked

Theres NO differences between the engines apart from engine internals, stroke etc.
The blocks are the same castings.

My 2p worth plus conjecture minus the substance

[lundinoir]

GreenV8S said:

lundinoir said: 99.9% of whats posted on Pistonheads is hearsay and conjecture with little to no fact or substance. So *you* say, but how much of that is conjecture?

Exactly my point.

(I'm suprised this thread hasn't turned into a anti-speed six thread yet )

[sideways mostly]

erm....mines got 3.6 written in felt tip pen on the block.Does this help....?

[unrepentant]

sideways mostly said:

erm....mines got 3.6 written in felt tip pen on the block.Does this help....?

What colour felt tip?

[sideways mostly]

unrepentant said:

sideways mostly said: erm....mines got 3.6 written in felt tip pen on the block.Does this help....? What colour felt tip?

Depends which one was close at hand

[unrepentant]

sideways mostly said:

unrepentant said: sideways mostly said: erm....mines got 3.6 written in felt tip pen on the block.Does this help....? What colour felt tip? Depends which one was close at hand

As long as its not green you should be ok.

[sideways mostly]

unrepentant said:

sideways mostly said: unrepentant said: sideways mostly said: erm....mines got 3.6 written in felt tip pen on the block.Does this help....? What colour felt tip? Depends which one was close at hand As long as its not green you should be ok.