TRVR S series mechanics

[Pete2303]

Hi,
I've just bought a 1988 S2 with a Cosworth V6 , uprated breaks plus some other changes, I'm looking for a garage or mechanic near Redditch that can look over the car and see that all of the changes are OK or if anything needs to be done to the car. It has a full MOT but...

[phillpot]

Sadly it's a bit "deadsville" here on PH these days, almost everyone seem to have gone over to the S series FaceBook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tvrsseries

There is/was a TVR Specialist in Redditch, DG Sports Cars but not sure if they are still in business? Finding a garage that want to get involved with a nearly 40 year old heavily modified car might be tricky.

Which car have you bought, there aren't too many around with Cosworth conversions? Does it look like it's been done well?

[magpies]

Apart from upgraded brakes I don't think the extra 30bhp will need any more mods.
Do you know what the brakes are?

[mk1fan]

If I recall correctly, fitting a BOA or BOB egine didn't require any chassis mods as the engine mounts and gearbox were / could be the same.

Relocation of a few bits - coolant expansion, exhaust manifold routing spring to mind - should be fairly obvious if they have been bodged.

I think the biggest headache will be the electrics. What engine management system has been fitted. Who mapped it (very important). How has the wiring been modified - TVR factory was pretty ropey to begin with. Does everything work - speedo seems to be the issue with a lot of engine changes, although this may be if the gearbox was swapped too.

Can't offer a recommendation in ther Redditch area. Powers are in Coventry and I assume they do servicing as well as the rebuilds.

I'd start with inspecting the wiring and undertaking proper repairs - even the original stuff will be well used and beyond best by now - resizing where required - TVR used undersized cables and connectors throughout. Use proper water / weatherproof connectors too. TVR didn't, indeed a fair bit was solder and some electrical tape, in particular the earths.

[magpies]

I fitted a BOA to my S 16 years ago when I purchased it as a write off with no engine/box or bonnet.

Unfortunately I didn't do a post on it, rather just posted lots of questions (from 2010 ish)

I wanted more power so I sold the BOA and fitted a Jag AJ30 from a year 2000 S Type.

[tvr911]

Magpies, are you Mick Milane whose car is mentioned in the current edition of 'Sprint' page 10 'Practical Performance Car revisits Jag powered TVR S'? Blue car, (looks a jag blue colour rather than TVR colour funnily enough), with 6 spoke alloys, the cossy went in first but you were disappointed with it and went the scallywag route. If you're he, then well done buddy, excellent work, and I'd love to see it if you've still got it. What part of the country are you in?

[mk1fan]

He wishes he was he.

[tvr911]

Watch the YouTube video mate listed in current Sprint

[mk1fan]

Said mysterious owners attend the SClub Tour each year.

[SS2.]

I wonder if it's Claire's or GBGaffer's converted S ?

Both were local to me, but that was a long way back in the day.