My Speed 6 Engine rebuild thread
Discussion
I asked Dom the same question. His answer was that this was not necessary. As per the changes he's made to the design of the head, he's fairly tight lipped about them, so I can't comment. Suffice to say he's using correctly spec'd cams and followers materials. In fact he uses correctly spec'd materials everywhere. (See the crank end float earlier in this thread: Turns out it was from an Indian supplier)
At the end of the day, I could have worried about all the details and what maerials are used where, but then I thought.....there is a 100k warranty. Dom's obviously 100% confident that the engine is solid and reliable. Then I thought, who else offers those power figures with that level of confidence/backed up by a warranty? (and at a fixed/upfront publicised price).... It was a no brainer!
At the end of the day, I could have worried about all the details and what maerials are used where, but then I thought.....there is a 100k warranty. Dom's obviously 100% confident that the engine is solid and reliable. Then I thought, who else offers those power figures with that level of confidence/backed up by a warranty? (and at a fixed/upfront publicised price).... It was a no brainer!
MPETT said:
At the end of the day, I could have worried about all the details and what maerials are used where, but then I thought.....there is a 100k warranty. Dom's obviously 100% confident that the engine is solid and reliable. Then I thought, who else offers those power figures with that level of confidence/backed up by a warranty? (and at a fixed/upfront publicised price).... It was a no brainer!
They were pretty much the exact thoughts that went through my head when I had mine done. You'll notice the difference straight away, I really thought the running in period would be tedious but the low torque still allowed plenty of fun and I managed the 1k in 4 weeks (not bad for a Saturday only toy)
Zippee said:
MPETT said:
At the end of the day, I could have worried about all the details and what maerials are used where, but then I thought.....there is a 100k warranty. Dom's obviously 100% confident that the engine is solid and reliable. Then I thought, who else offers those power figures with that level of confidence/backed up by a warranty? (and at a fixed/upfront publicised price).... It was a no brainer!
They were pretty much the exact thoughts that went through my head when I had mine done. You'll notice the difference straight away, I really thought the running in period would be tedious but the low torque still allowed plenty of fun and I managed the 1k in 4 weeks (not bad for a Saturday only toy)
Toady1 said:
Tvr Power said:
Number One rule never "T" into a main oil galleries always use quality parts, such a simple Fix 
Dom
I'm assuming you mean due to the oil starvation that will be caused from dropping the oil pressure to that oil gallery?Dom
dpd3047 said:
As a point of note where do you think the tuning companies who fit after market turbo`s take there oil feeds from for the turbo`s, answer they T off the oil pressure sender switch !!
Point is the oil mods that are offered don't make the finger followers last any longer it's all down to quality parts, has for your statement regarding installation of turbos yes they do "T" off to feed the turbos but the oil feeds are restricted , if your serious about the turbo lasting longer install a remote oil tank and pump....Dom
I've been told that it is possible to get the engine and gear box in from the top. The car needs to be on tall axle stands. I think what ill end up doing is to place the gearbox into the tunnel, then using a crane, lower the engine into the bay and rest on the floor. Then connect the gearbox and raise the lot up and connect to the mounts. Lifting the whole engine and gearboxe into a car can be emotional if space is tight.
Anyone have any personal experience to lend to this discussion??
Anyone have any personal experience to lend to this discussion??
I own a Cerb and believe its harder to get the engine out than on the tuscans. I took mine out at the bottom (incl. exhaust manifold & gearbox). This is easy but you need to remove the drivers side engine mount and tilt the engine to get it out. Watch out for the fuel and brake pipes !
Due to my car being such an early example, its been throw together with odd parts. The bulkhead block between the pedal box and the brake/clutch that I bought doesn't fit the pipes I had made, so I've had to order adaptors from the US. They might be here tomorrow.
Seems stupid really, but I don't want to fit the engine till the pipes are properly plumbed in. I know I'll have some access issue if I fit it and then try and plumb them in afterwards!
I've got plenty of other bit that need doing in the meantime though.
See my other thread "Disassembly of my Tuscan, what now...."
Seems stupid really, but I don't want to fit the engine till the pipes are properly plumbed in. I know I'll have some access issue if I fit it and then try and plumb them in afterwards!
I've got plenty of other bit that need doing in the meantime though.
See my other thread "Disassembly of my Tuscan, what now...."
Over the top, a small tilt and its in. Didn't even need to put the car on axle stands! Just had to drill a new hole for the adjustable arm on the crane to give me an extra 8cm to get the engine onto the engine mounts without the crane clashing with the front of the body structure/glass fibre.
Thanks for posting. I have an engine out soon, maybe this weekend on a Tuscan. The pics of the fragments in the oil cooler and tank, OK we will clean that for sure now.
The owner has commented he wished he had gone to Powers for the last rebuild, 10K ago.... arrrggghh. Still labour is on me for this one.
I note the comments regarding TVR Power, Dom will do well, and as a result, be around to support any claim if he ever has one, as Dom is certainly commercial and by this I mean he is taking buisness because he is selling a simple product with a simple benefit. The rebuilds he does are just what I would want, and most people I chat to say the same. Peace of mind goes a long way right now when pennies are tight.
Thanks again for sharing your pics,
J
The owner has commented he wished he had gone to Powers for the last rebuild, 10K ago.... arrrggghh. Still labour is on me for this one.
I note the comments regarding TVR Power, Dom will do well, and as a result, be around to support any claim if he ever has one, as Dom is certainly commercial and by this I mean he is taking buisness because he is selling a simple product with a simple benefit. The rebuilds he does are just what I would want, and most people I chat to say the same. Peace of mind goes a long way right now when pennies are tight.
Thanks again for sharing your pics,
J
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