My new project..........TVR related.......Trident Clipper V8
Discussion
Gentleman,
It is a Austin Healey based Clipper V8. The last one on this type of chassis. The next one they did was on a (stretched) TR6 chassis and suspension. I will build it up again on AH chassis and 289 (maybe 302) Ford V8. I know it is not a TVR, but the closesed you can get I think. I already restored 2 Grantura's, a Tuscan, a 3000M , a SEAC and a Vixen.
A Grif, Chimaera, an S etc are not an option to restore for me. So .....This is a good alternative.
It is a Austin Healey based Clipper V8. The last one on this type of chassis. The next one they did was on a (stretched) TR6 chassis and suspension. I will build it up again on AH chassis and 289 (maybe 302) Ford V8. I know it is not a TVR, but the closesed you can get I think. I already restored 2 Grantura's, a Tuscan, a 3000M , a SEAC and a Vixen.
A Grif, Chimaera, an S etc are not an option to restore for me. So .....This is a good alternative.
Edited by cantus on Tuesday 7th September 08:47
I am glad with all these positive reactions. To put back the AH chassis and old 289 makes it maybe a fast driver but also a car with bad handling like steering and braking. For me no option. Moneywise it is probably more expensive to put a modern V8 in it with a TVR chassis. And it is probably worth less than when I restore it into original with AH/289. But for whom am I restoring this car. For myself and have a great driver or for the guy who is going to buy my original restored Trident Clipper in 10 years time and I hardly drove the car. I go for the fun and kick the hell out of it. LS is an option but originally the car was equipped with Ford so.....
Is the modern Ford Mustang engine comparable with the LS ?
Is the modern Ford Mustang engine comparable with the LS ?
cantus said:
Is the modern Ford Mustang engine comparable with the LS ?
Very similar in price but the Ford is a more modern design with VCT and produces similar horsepower from a 5.0 litre as opposed to the LS3's 6.2.http://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-racing-crate-engin...
cantus said:
I am glad with all these positive reactions. To put back the AH chassis and old 289 makes it maybe a fast driver but also a car with bad handling like steering and braking. For me no option. Moneywise it is probably more expensive to put a modern V8 in it with a TVR chassis. And it is probably worth less than when I restore it into original with AH/289. But for whom am I restoring this car. For myself and have a great driver or for the guy who is going to buy my original restored Trident Clipper in 10 years time and I hardly drove the car. I go for the fun and kick the hell out of it. LS is an option but originally the car was equipped with Ford so.....
Is the modern Ford Mustang engine comparable with the LS ?
The Coyote motors seem to be developing quite a fan base. No idea how easily (or not) they would fit in a T chassis, though. They seem a little "broad shouldered," as in, wide across the heads. Is the modern Ford Mustang engine comparable with the LS ?
Decent power, albeit a bit pricey.
Best,
B.
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