Project 36/400 T350R
Discussion
spitfire4v8 said:
Hi John .. the little 3.6 has been the most reliable engine we've ever had, no other sp6 engine has lasted a whole season .. so it's a case of better the devil you know 
Plus plenty of other people are pushing bigger capacities and exotic cam control strategies, albeit at a price. I'm interested in seeing what the 3.6 can do as much as a technical excercise as anything. There's little point in me competing directly against the likes of tvr power and racing green, I just can't afford the time and money those guys pour into their r and d. So there's many reasons for sticking with the 3.6, it's been a cracking little engine for us so far. touch wood
I'm pleased someone else loves the 3.6. I think it's the best of the bunch for character. A really sweet engine. Plus plenty of other people are pushing bigger capacities and exotic cam control strategies, albeit at a price. I'm interested in seeing what the 3.6 can do as much as a technical excercise as anything. There's little point in me competing directly against the likes of tvr power and racing green, I just can't afford the time and money those guys pour into their r and d. So there's many reasons for sticking with the 3.6, it's been a cracking little engine for us so far. touch wood Did you ever speak to Colin about their plans for a 3.6 screamer? With their workload I wondered if they could be tempted to support a project like this?
So now you know why melling designed the 3.5 ajp 6 engine !! and for those who are intrested its possible
to build a short stroke 4.0 litre wich would have the benifits of both engines ? ive run the numbers on my dyno program stock head but my cams 410 bhp@ 7000 rpm and 350 ftlbs torque @ 5000 rpm.
to build a short stroke 4.0 litre wich would have the benifits of both engines ? ive run the numbers on my dyno program stock head but my cams 410 bhp@ 7000 rpm and 350 ftlbs torque @ 5000 rpm.
Edited by dpd3047 on Saturday 12th January 12:15
bionicjim said:
Hi donski
I can honestly say you are in great hands mate
I can't say a bad word for Chris and dave
What specs you going mate bet your going full fat ant ya
Chears jim
I've got a criticism:their biscuits are boring!They need to get some cookies in! Chris- have a break from Jims car & get off to Asda! I can honestly say you are in great hands mate
I can't say a bad word for Chris and dave
What specs you going mate bet your going full fat ant ya
Chears jim
Hi Dan As I said in my previous post there is nothing wrong with my current engine. When they have the head off they will inspect the pistons and when they replace the crank and bearings they will inspect the conrods. If these are ok everything will be replaced/upgraded apart from the conrods and pistons. If there are signs of wear in the boars and piston rings (hopefully not) I will go for the full 3.7 conversion with Ross Racing pistons etc.
Don1 I was at the Hampshire TVR Club meet today, are you a member?
Regards
Don
Don1 I was at the Hampshire TVR Club meet today, are you a member?
Regards
Don
Hi Don, no I'm not a member (long story), but happy to meet up and say hello at meets.
Also, can I remark how strange it is to be addressing someone with my own name - it's quite strange! When we do meet I think our professions might also be quite a talking point...
Hope to meet you out on the roads this year.
Also, can I remark how strange it is to be addressing someone with my own name - it's quite strange! When we do meet I think our professions might also be quite a talking point...
Hope to meet you out on the roads this year.
Hi Don yes it is strange I will adopt my full name of Donald as my Mother still calls me ha ha!
I look forward to catching up some time, I gained some stone chips today on the run out, I think she will stay in the garage until the spring now, although she will be at RND for a couple of weeks.
I look forward to catching up some time, I gained some stone chips today on the run out, I think she will stay in the garage until the spring now, although she will be at RND for a couple of weeks.
bionicjim said:
Hi buzz
How you getting on with sorting you re build
Have you made the most important as wear to take it
And what your going to have done
Jim
Hi JimHow you getting on with sorting you re build
Have you made the most important as wear to take it
And what your going to have done
Jim
I've not decided yet I still need to make a visit to RND and see their set up but basically it's between them & Power so either 4.1 or 4.3 I guess but I need to make a decision soon as I need to get the car down there!
Buzz
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