Anyone know this Griff G9FTH?

[NilsP]

Hi,

Just popped over from the Cerbera forum.
Been keeping an eye on the Griffs lately, because I really want one in my life at some point. (seems like an ideal garage )
Either I want a dirt cheap project or I want 'the right one'
Now I think i've found 'the right one' right here in the classifieds --> http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...

Looks like an extremely well looked after example with lots of upgrades
I'm just trying to find some feedback about the car, as it has proven useful with the Cerbs a well.
I must admit I haven't contacted the owner yet, but just wanted to see if it's known here

Thanks!

[neutral 3]

It's certainly had a £ fortune thrown at it !

But what's the " Euro spec " T5 gear box rebuild with a lighter gear change ?? sounds interesting !

[marks3drtaz]

The box was rebuilt with the genuine borgwarner 3 piece world class baulk ring rather than the earlier bronzed NWC T5 baulk sets that you can buy from the states for less than a quarter of the cost that give a more stickier shift, bearings were SKF high load\temp the caged rollers and thrust bearings were also replaced, oil is T5 specific royal purple. I stripped a 4 ltr 1995 Chimera T5 box a few years ago prior to fitting to a cobra replica, it had early innards in a later case and the box had never been stripped before so god knows where TVR bought it from? This is the lightest T5 shift I have ever used.
Mark

[5.0ltr]

Bruce's old car I believe ?

[bluezeeland]

Finally, some sense !

[NilsP]

bluezeeland said:

Finally, some sense !

Haha frank
Don't worry the Cerb is going nowhere
But id like a Griff to keep it company.

[NilsP]

marks3drtaz said:

The box was rebuilt with the genuine borgwarner 3 piece world class baulk ring rather than the earlier bronzed NWC T5 baulk sets that you can buy from the states for less than a quarter of the cost that give a more stickier shift, bearings were SKF high load\temp the caged rollers and thrust bearings were also replaced, oil is T5 specific royal purple. I stripped a 4 ltr 1995 Chimera T5 box a few years ago prior to fitting to a cobra replica, it had early innards in a later case and the box had never been stripped before so god knows where TVR bought it from? This is the lightest T5 shift I have ever used.
Mark

Sounds like a dream
Could you elaborate what kind of power a 5.4 puts down?
Or do you have a dyno or something

[marks3drtaz]

There is about 20 dyno prints but usually around 350 bhp with 375 ftlb. Out of interest the first plot with the standard 5ltr it started at around 265 bhp and after each mod you have ever increasing printouts. This is Bruce's car and a very sad forced sale. He is one of the finest engineers I have ever met and can be seen on every part of this car.

[bluezeeland]

NilsP said:

bluezeeland said:

Finally, some sense !

Haha frank
Don't worry the Cerb is going nowhere
But id like a Griff to keep it company.

Sounds like a good proposition, happy hunt !

[neutral 3]

I like the sound of that gear box rebuild. The change is just so heavy and slow !

[5.0ltr]

Sad to see Bruce selling up. Knowing him this will be a spot on car for someone.

[Hoover.]

Yeah, I was reading the adverts and thought Bruce..... especially when I saw the tyres..... Haven't seen him for a few years now....

I think a bargain price

[mk1fan]

Hhmmmmm

[carsy]

Very much a bargain.

[ruaricoles]

Looks like a great buy to me!