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Very nice SD1 !
Not an objective reply as own such a model as well, although a lesser and older version, a 2300S from 1981.
Originally intended to put a RV8 in, but it is running just fine. So until the engine goes pop, not any signs that this will happen and it is since half a year used every week, it will stay a six-cylinder.
With this engine and very long gearing, it cruises nicely and it is quite economical for an old barge, 30 mpg easily on longer runs.
Enjoy driving it.
Rob
Not an objective reply as own such a model as well, although a lesser and older version, a 2300S from 1981.
Originally intended to put a RV8 in, but it is running just fine. So until the engine goes pop, not any signs that this will happen and it is since half a year used every week, it will stay a six-cylinder.
With this engine and very long gearing, it cruises nicely and it is quite economical for an old barge, 30 mpg easily on longer runs.
Enjoy driving it.
Rob
If I've read the various articles right, the 2300/2600 SD1 must be very rare by now, as the engines had a fundamental design flaw which wrecks the cyl head unless oil is changed often .... Is that right ?
Astonishingly my Toyota Aurion, what I bought a few months ago (effectively a V6 Camry) ALSO gets 30mpg on average, nearer 40 on motorway, and it's a 6 speed auto, with a 270bhp engine.
Just shows how far technology has come....It's bloody amazing. Same engine as in the latest Lotuses (Loti ?).
I remember when the 'red top' Vauxhall/Opel engine was the most powerful engine for its size, but now that 16V technology is 'ordinary'.
I wonder if TVR would have been better off using LS1 engines instead of their own V8. May be they would still be in business....
Astonishingly my Toyota Aurion, what I bought a few months ago (effectively a V6 Camry) ALSO gets 30mpg on average, nearer 40 on motorway, and it's a 6 speed auto, with a 270bhp engine.
Just shows how far technology has come....It's bloody amazing. Same engine as in the latest Lotuses (Loti ?).
I remember when the 'red top' Vauxhall/Opel engine was the most powerful engine for its size, but now that 16V technology is 'ordinary'.
I wonder if TVR would have been better off using LS1 engines instead of their own V8. May be they would still be in business....
RCK974X said:
I wonder if TVR would have been better off using LS1 engines instead of their own V8. May be they would still be in business....
Hi Andy...I did hear that TVR were going to use a Mustang V8 for the early Tasmins and thats why the chassis was 2" wider...Maybe this stooped them from doing it?.."Following the second oil crisis in 1979, the 302 cu in (4.9 L) was dropped in favour of a new 255 cu in (4.2 L) V8 due to its better fuel economy. It was the only V8 offered in 1980 and 1981. Basically a sleeved down 302, the 4.2 L V8 had restrictive heads and managed to produce 120 hp (89 kW), the lowest power ever for a Mustang V8"....Although with hindsight they would of been easier to modify/Un-restrict for those who wanted more power Mr Zulu...
I owned one of the last Toyota Camry V6 3.0..It was a CSI Vienta...I used to get nearer 40mpg on a run..And in sport mode it was quite a beast for an auto...I have two pics of it somewhere..1. From Google earth and 2. Again an aerial shot but you can see me looking up at the camera...
Imagine what the route would of been from a 5.0ltr????....Would it of evolved into TVR using a lower CC but more tuneable engine?..More forced induction?...Or dare i say diesel sport....
350zwelgje said:
Very nice SD1 !
Not an objective reply as own such a model as well, although a lesser and older version, a 2300S from 1981.
Originally intended to put a RV8 in, but it is running just fine. So until the engine goes pop, not any signs that this will happen and it is since half a year used every week, it will stay a six-cylinder.
With this engine and very long gearing, it cruises nicely and it is quite economical for an old barge, 30 mpg easily on longer runs.
Enjoy driving it.
Rob
Thanks Rob, I'm looking forward to driving itNot an objective reply as own such a model as well, although a lesser and older version, a 2300S from 1981.
Originally intended to put a RV8 in, but it is running just fine. So until the engine goes pop, not any signs that this will happen and it is since half a year used every week, it will stay a six-cylinder.
With this engine and very long gearing, it cruises nicely and it is quite economical for an old barge, 30 mpg easily on longer runs.
Enjoy driving it.
Rob
Chris
350zwelgje said:
Very nice SD1 !
Not an objective reply as own such a model as well, although a lesser and older version, a 2300S from 1981.
Originally intended to put a RV8 in, but it is running just fine. So until the engine goes pop, not any signs that this will happen and it is since half a year used every week, it will stay a six-cylinder.
With this engine and very long gearing, it cruises nicely and it is quite economical for an old barge, 30 mpg easily on longer runs.
Enjoy driving it.
Rob
Thanks Rob, I'm looking forward to driving itNot an objective reply as own such a model as well, although a lesser and older version, a 2300S from 1981.
Originally intended to put a RV8 in, but it is running just fine. So until the engine goes pop, not any signs that this will happen and it is since half a year used every week, it will stay a six-cylinder.
With this engine and very long gearing, it cruises nicely and it is quite economical for an old barge, 30 mpg easily on longer runs.
Enjoy driving it.
Rob
Chris
mrzigazaga said:
Hi Andy...I did hear that TVR were going to use a Mustang V8 for the early Tasmins and thats why the chassis was 2" wider...Maybe this stooped them from doing it?..
"Following the second oil crisis in 1979, the 302 cu in (4.9 L) was dropped in favour of a new 255 cu in (4.2 L) V8 due to its better fuel economy. It was the only V8 offered in 1980 and 1981. Basically a sleeved down 302, the 4.2 L V8 had restrictive heads and managed to produce 120 hp (89 kW), the lowest power ever for a Mustang V8".... {snip}
Well must have been after the first 2.8....there's no way a V8 will squeeze in there - I now KNOW from the pics here that the V8 cars had wider rails towards the firewall to get the Rover in. I guess it was easier to source engines from down the road instead.... "Following the second oil crisis in 1979, the 302 cu in (4.9 L) was dropped in favour of a new 255 cu in (4.2 L) V8 due to its better fuel economy. It was the only V8 offered in 1980 and 1981. Basically a sleeved down 302, the 4.2 L V8 had restrictive heads and managed to produce 120 hp (89 kW), the lowest power ever for a Mustang V8".... {snip}
Yeah, must have been mid/late 80's when multivalve engines started to appear in 'ordinary' cars. Since then power per litre has gone up and up.....and even the slushboxes have got better and better....but I still prefer manuals.
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