MX5 Engine and Gearbox
Discussion
a V8 is normally way nicer, the sound alone...
if you want smaler, maybe a audi RS 5 cylinder longitudinal mounted like in Donkervoort GTO cars, would be nice in a TVR, great power also low down, good sound and be the first I guess in a TVR.
MX5 engines alike is already been done in some Vixen TVRs
if you want smaler, maybe a audi RS 5 cylinder longitudinal mounted like in Donkervoort GTO cars, would be nice in a TVR, great power also low down, good sound and be the first I guess in a TVR.
MX5 engines alike is already been done in some Vixen TVRs
I should be a bit clearer
I have two 3000m - one white and one red. The red one is body off and a rover V8 and lt77 box sitting waiting on me to get paint and bodywork done
I have the V6 out of the white one and I am trying to decide what to put back into it. I have seen Zetecs used and other engines. I was thinking MX5 engine and box because they are really robust and cheap and I think the correct dimensions and then add a turbo. Only ideas at the moment.
I have two 3000m - one white and one red. The red one is body off and a rover V8 and lt77 box sitting waiting on me to get paint and bodywork done
I have the V6 out of the white one and I am trying to decide what to put back into it. I have seen Zetecs used and other engines. I was thinking MX5 engine and box because they are really robust and cheap and I think the correct dimensions and then add a turbo. Only ideas at the moment.
I think it is a good idea for a daily driver. I am surprised that there are not a lot more engine transplants in TVR's considering the dubious reliability of most of the engines as they get older. It is a very common thing to swap out engines and gearboxes in old cars in the states but it seems taboo in the UK for some reason. It is a shame because it can make an old car much more fun to use. Engine choice is down to the owner of course.
Slow M said:
If you want a soulless piece of s
t, you don't have to f
k up a TVR.
Buy an MX5.
If you have the budget and time to also do the TVR, build it with the V8, with EFI. That way, it can become a daily driver you can actually fall madly in love with.
Just my 2p.
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Buy an MX5.
If you have the budget and time to also do the TVR, build it with the V8, with EFI. That way, it can become a daily driver you can actually fall madly in love with.
Just my 2p.
Thanks for the input.
keynsham said:
I think it is a good idea for a daily driver. I am surprised that there are not a lot more engine transplants in TVR's considering the dubious reliability of most of the engines as they get older. It is a very common thing to swap out engines and gearboxes in old cars in the states but it seems taboo in the UK for some reason. It is a shame because it can make an old car much more fun to use. Engine choice is down to the owner of course.
This is where I am in part - I have had the big engine cars a V6 and V8 and the noise is lovely - but I also love the idea of stepping into a car each day that will start and run and go and not cost a fortune to travel to work in.As I say - just thoughts
Justo said:
This is where I am in part - I have had the big engine cars a V6 and V8 and the noise is lovely - but I also love the idea of stepping into a car each day that will start and run and go and not cost a fortune to travel to work in.
As I say - just thoughts
I fitted a Jag AJ30 from a year 2000 Jag S type with 5 speed anual 'box - whole car £600 with 80k and 6months MoT. Sold £300 parts into my 1988 TVR S1. Engine is standard apart from an Emerald ecu, this is giving 265bhp (revs to 7000). I have done 12000 miles in the 3 years it has been on the road including 6 European trips.As I say - just thoughts
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magpies said:
I fitted a Jag AJ30 from a year 2000 Jag S type with 5 speed anual 'box - whole car £600 with 80k and 6months MoT. Sold £300 parts into my 1988 TVR S1. Engine is standard apart from an Emerald ecu, this is giving 265bhp (revs to 7000). I have done 12000 miles in the 3 years it has been on the road including 6 European trips.
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That sounds promising - i will have a look and see what the dimensions etc are for the engine and box, to see how it will fit in an M. Is that Jag gearbox?![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/TiwFuNzD.jpg)
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
If I were your in your position, I would build a close copy to Arnfried Weiss' car as possible. That mainly refers to the rear bumper delete, SE arches, sunroof, delete, and Weber carburetors on the Rover V8 engine.
If I were your in your position, I would build a close copy to Arnfried Weiss' car as possible. That mainly refers to the rear bumper delete, SE arches, sunroof, delete, and Weber carburetors on the Rover V8 engine.
Justo said:
magpies said:
I fitted a Jag AJ30 from a year 2000 Jag S type with 5 speed anual 'box - whole car £600 with 80k and 6months MoT. Sold £300 parts into my 1988 TVR S1. Engine is standard apart from an Emerald ecu, this is giving 265bhp (revs to 7000). I have done 12000 miles in the 3 years it has been on the road including 6 European trips.
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/TiwFuNzD.jpg)
That sounds promising - i will have a look and see what the dimensions etc are for the engine and box, to see how it will fit in an M. Is that Jag gearbox?![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/TiwFuNzD.jpg)
I have a build thread on here - google search 'pistonheads Cossy sold' will bring it up.
Blue30 also has a build thread on here - google search 'pistonheads Terry's tale'
Also remember a number of MX5 owners are putting the Jag engine in their cars - Rocketeer
Edited by magpies on Wednesday 10th January 16:52
Edited by magpies on Wednesday 10th January 16:54
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