My latest project: Triumph XR4x4i

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MaxRothery said:

Got a manual jag s type bought for parts and it's now sat outside, awaiting it's fate

If you struggle with gearbox size, there is an adaptor plate available to mate the engine to the (stronger) 6 speed mx5 box. That's what I'm planning for my '5.

Motorsport Electronics did an ecu for the converted '5 that may be of use too.

Keep us informed!

[davepoth]

hidetheelephants said:

v8250 said:

Some interesting choice of engines suggested here. The Rover/TVR V8 is a logical option, same with 250bhp being the sensible and usable power...but I like the idea of a 4WD TC with a grunty engine that could turn this humble Triumph into a triumphant Triumph...therefore, why not a Subaru 2.5l from an FXT complete with all running gear? 223bhp as standard, highly highly tunable, all with lightweight modernity and compact footprint, all parts readily available from a multitude of good proven suppliers, an immense support group c/o the many highly knowledgeable forums...and absolute unbustable mechanicals. It's bit of a no-brainer really.

I have a turbo forester about to go for scrap...

I know someone who measured up for Impreza running gear but there isn't enough room between the two inner wings for the engine - one of the things small Triumphs were famous for was their impressive turning circle, so the wheelarches intrude a long way.

[MaxRothery]

davepoth said:

hidetheelephants said:

v8250 said:

Some interesting choice of engines suggested here. The Rover/TVR V8 is a logical option, same with 250bhp being the sensible and usable power...but I like the idea of a 4WD TC with a grunty engine that could turn this humble Triumph into a triumphant Triumph...therefore, why not a Subaru 2.5l from an FXT complete with all running gear? 223bhp as standard, highly highly tunable, all with lightweight modernity and compact footprint, all parts readily available from a multitude of good proven suppliers, an immense support group c/o the many highly knowledgeable forums...and absolute unbustable mechanicals. It's bit of a no-brainer really.

I have a turbo forester about to go for scrap...

I know someone who measured up for Impreza running gear but there isn't enough room between the two inner wings for the engine - one of the things small Triumphs were famous for was their impressive turning circle, so the wheelarches intrude a long way.

I looked up Subaru engine dimensions long ago for another dream build and the engine is too wide to sit over the front axle. It might fit right at the front and if have to mount the radiator behind the engine over the gearbox.

I've discussed it on the triumph forums and it's probably easier to take an AWD car and put triumph shell on top, another idea was making a space frame sytle racer similar to the zakspeed Capri and making it use day R32GTR running gear