Tuscan Engine 'Upgrades'
Discussion
Hi All
A colleague of mine is looking at a Tuscan in the classifieds.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
He's looking at it for some summer and weekend fun, with a view to holding onto it and letting it appreciate in value.
It's listed as having 'Later 2004 Model Year Full Engine Upgrade', but as TVR owners I was wondering if you could help us determine what this may mean? A whole new engine? Or were there differences in the engines?
And more importantly, does non originality affect values dramatically?
Thanks in advance,
Ryan
A colleague of mine is looking at a Tuscan in the classifieds.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
He's looking at it for some summer and weekend fun, with a view to holding onto it and letting it appreciate in value.
It's listed as having 'Later 2004 Model Year Full Engine Upgrade', but as TVR owners I was wondering if you could help us determine what this may mean? A whole new engine? Or were there differences in the engines?
And more importantly, does non originality affect values dramatically?
Thanks in advance,
Ryan
Many earlier Tuscans, pre 2004, needed rebuilds due to dodgy engine component materials.
Early rebuilds at the factory only replaced the worn parts with the same bad stuff.
If you can identify who did the rebuild then you may be able to identify what was done in detail.
The improvements included oil way modifications as well as component upgrades.
I would have thought a 2004 rebuild would be OK but I would check who did it.
TVR Power, Str8six and others have done a great job supporting us.
A well done rebuilt engine is a fantastic thing and will not detract from the value but will enhance it.
Also to note that the post 2004 engines came out of the factory in a better state.
My 2000 Tuscan was rebuilt at 35k miles and 70k miles.
My 2006 Tuscan convertible is fast approaching 80k Miles without rebuild.
Early rebuilds at the factory only replaced the worn parts with the same bad stuff.
If you can identify who did the rebuild then you may be able to identify what was done in detail.
The improvements included oil way modifications as well as component upgrades.
I would have thought a 2004 rebuild would be OK but I would check who did it.
TVR Power, Str8six and others have done a great job supporting us.
A well done rebuilt engine is a fantastic thing and will not detract from the value but will enhance it.
Also to note that the post 2004 engines came out of the factory in a better state.
My 2000 Tuscan was rebuilt at 35k miles and 70k miles.
My 2006 Tuscan convertible is fast approaching 80k Miles without rebuild.
It is a bit oddly worded, surprising from a marque veteran like James. He's well respected in these circles so just give him a call to clarify. He either means a rebuild with later spec parts or it was a replacement engine built in 2004.
so called is right that the post 2003 engines are generally trustworthy from factory and more rarely require rebuild after any significant miles. My 2004 came from James with 51k on it and I took his advice. It is still going strong although I've only put another 5k on it in 3 years.
so called is right that the post 2003 engines are generally trustworthy from factory and more rarely require rebuild after any significant miles. My 2004 came from James with 51k on it and I took his advice. It is still going strong although I've only put another 5k on it in 3 years.
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