What a Conversion!

[m4tti]

I’m not a huge fan of TVR engine conversions, but this is out there, a bit like a TVR should be!

TVR .... Maserati

https://youtu.be/ywFvMRrsJ0w

https://youtu.be/G0YyJDXjddI

What a sound!

9.8/10 for originality.

[robsco]

That sounds absolutely incredible. It somehow manages to have the crossplane warble with a flatplane undertone.

[m4tti]

robsco said:

That sounds absolutely incredible. It somehow manages to have the crossplane warble with a flatplane undertone.

Yeah definitely gives it that slightly exotic sound it deserves.

[yosini]

That makes a lot of sense - there are very few things which sound as good as a TVR, and a Maserati is definitely one of them.

Very tasty. Difficult to make out on my phone, where is it?

[Jhonno]

It looks like a dog threw up all over a Cerb, and someone stuck some wagon wheels on it..

However, the engine makes nice noises! Not sure how much benefit there is for the cost/complexity compared to a good AJP but it is different and quirky.

[pmessling]

It’s a polish bloke. Lots of photos on Facebook. Lots of work done to it including chassis.

[Gerradi]

Ha ha ha how to make AJP parts seem very reasonable, my past experience with buying Maserati engine parts still makes me break out in a cold sweat..

[giorgio01]

Gerradi said:

Ha ha ha how to make AJP parts seem very reasonable, my past experience with buying Maserati engine parts still makes me break out in a cold sweat..

And which parts are so much more expensive if I may ask?

[Glasgowrob]

fantastic,


you have a car with an engine that is known for reliability issues and costly repairs what do you replace it with.................

[giorgio01]

Glasgowrob said:

fantastic,


you have a car with an engine that is known for reliability issues and costly repairs what do you replace it with.................

With an engine that sound like nothing else, and will have much easier life in a car that weights 1.2t then in a car with weight of almost 1.9t

[m4tti]

Giorgio the Trident is yours isn’t it?

How long did it take you start to finish.

[Glasgowrob]

its an amazing conversion i'd love to see more on it anyone have any links?



and if you were looking for a suitable lump to drop in a TVR you would have to go some to find a better choice

[giorgio01]

m4tti said:

Giorgio the Trident is yours isn’t it?

How long did it take you start to finish.

Hard to say, I did have only 5-6 days every month to work on it, and at the same time I've done full body of restoration with every nut bolt, brake, fuel lines, brakes, heat shields basically everything under body is new except for chassis and uprights, interior retrimmed and full respray.
Together with testing and braking parts and a 5 months brake to relive frustration : 3 years

[giorgio01]

[giorgio01]

[m4tti]

If you get time perhaps you could add more details as I think this is one of the most interesting TVR conversions yet. Chevy LS and the ford crate Range are dropped in everything, but this is awesome.

What made you choose the Maserati unit, how did you get hold of of one of these engines! Did you consider any other engines. Which engine management system are you using.

And well done for breaking the mold and doing something really interesting the car deserves!

Edited by m4tti on Saturday 10th March 22:45

[giorgio01]

m4tti said:

If you get time perhaps you could add more details as I think this is one of the most interesting TVR conversions yet. Chevy LS and the ford crate Range are dropped in everything, but this is awesome.

What made you choose the Maserati unit, how did you get hold of of one of these engines! Did you consider any other engines.

And well done for breaking the mold and doing something really interesting the car deserves!

just listen to it
i didn't consider anything else
spec as follows:
Engine Maserati Granturismo S 4.7 F136
Gearbox TR6060 with oil cooling from Camaro ZL
Clutch modified for manual trannsmision F1 set up from Granturismo
shortened prop shaft
Dave Mac drive shafts
Front whishebones and track rods longer 2.5cm ich side
Wheels 10x20 255/30/20 front 11x20 305/25/20 rear
Wide wheel arches
Custom valved active exhaust including ceramic coated manifolds with basalt heat wrap
All bolts nuts, seals,brake and fuel lines, discs and pads heat shields replaced
brakes 6pot 380mm rotors front , 2pot 300mm rear
Chassis sand blasted hot zink sprayed and powder coated
Full retrim in black and red alcantara
Full respray

[ukkid35]

That looks amazing

Having invested all that time and effort, surely it has to be worth making up a Speed Six style air scoop to keep induction temps down

[giorgio01]

ukkid35 said:

That looks amazing

Having invested all that time and effort, surely it has to be worth making up a Speed Six style air scoop to keep induction temps down

Best picture i have I'm afraid

[Yazza54]

Is it the 4.2 dry sumped V8 or the later wet sump 4.7? My dad built an ultima using the former but he's also been working on a hybrid of the two which makes a dry sumped 4.7




Edit just seen the specs I'll get some pics of the dry sump throttle bodied 4.7 my old man's built. Not sure what the plan is with it at the moment, he keeps looking at other cars to put it in but I'd be tempted to run the ultima as it is for a while then do a swap.

What engine management are you running Giorgio?

Edited by Yazza54 on Sunday 11th March 07:58