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Hi,
Does anyone have any experience with Speed 6 Engine Tech in Henley on Thames?
My motors there now for a rebuild. Full rebuild will be 5500. Was advised the engine will be of the highest quality as one of the Engineers built the engine for the La Mans car. Sounds like great credentials.
Heard the odd thing about TVR Powers upgrade to Red rose, and it don't sound all rosey. Too much stress on the engine and only around 10bhp increase. Any have any input on this?
Does anyone have any experience with Speed 6 Engine Tech in Henley on Thames?
My motors there now for a rebuild. Full rebuild will be 5500. Was advised the engine will be of the highest quality as one of the Engineers built the engine for the La Mans car. Sounds like great credentials.
Heard the odd thing about TVR Powers upgrade to Red rose, and it don't sound all rosey. Too much stress on the engine and only around 10bhp increase. Any have any input on this?
tvr5000 said:
Hi,
Does anyone have any experience with Speed 6 Engine Tech in Henley on Thames?
My motors there now for a rebuild. Full rebuild will be 5500. Was advised the engine will be of the highest quality as one of the Engineers built the engine for the La Mans car. Sounds like great credentials.
Heard the odd thing about TVR Powers upgrade to Red rose, and it don't sound all rosey. Too much stress on the engine and only around 10bhp increase. Any have any input on this?
The RedRose upgrade is to 4.0ltr so you have a 400+ bhp engine in your car. With decatt and sports exhaust you could be looking at 415bhp.
Now, from 350 - 415BHP and for £5800 all in, what would you have done???
Speak to Dom at Power, top serice all round...
Mr F
tvr5000 said:
Hi,
Does anyone have any experience with Speed 6 Engine Tech in Henley on Thames?
My motors there now for a rebuild. Full rebuild will be 5500. Was advised the engine will be of the highest quality as one of the Engineers built the engine for the La Mans car. Sounds like great credentials.
Heard the odd thing about TVR Powers upgrade to Red rose, and it don't sound all rosey. Too much stress on the engine and only around 10bhp increase. Any have any input on this?
Bit late asking now, as its already being done?
I'm not so sure how relevant a race engineer is for a road car, as even at Lemans the engines only have to be good for a few thousand miles. ie the race ferrari stradales are reckoned to be really strong race engines, good for 5-6 k miles before they get totally rebuilt.
No idea how many have been done as yet,
question to ask perhaps? also what sort of warranty are they putting on it - post rebuiild?
B
Questions I would be asking that immediately spring to mind:
How many have they done?
How many miles have the previous rebuilds done?
Can you speak to owners of rebuilt cars/engines?
What warranty is given with the work?
Who is it underwritten by, should S6ET go under?
In the event of a further rebuild under warranty, how quick, and do you get a courtesy TVR?
What does a "full rebuild" entail?
What differences between TVR's rebuild and Henley's?
How much did TVR and/or TVR Power quote?
How many have they done?
How many miles have the previous rebuilds done?
Can you speak to owners of rebuilt cars/engines?
What warranty is given with the work?
Who is it underwritten by, should S6ET go under?
In the event of a further rebuild under warranty, how quick, and do you get a courtesy TVR?
What does a "full rebuild" entail?
What differences between TVR's rebuild and Henley's?
How much did TVR and/or TVR Power quote?
Thanks for the mails. I'll keep you updated with how things go. My experience with TVR's is not a happy one so the thought of loading the extra BHP onto standard engine is a dubious one. My knowledge of engines would point to the fact that new pistons, crank and rods would realistically be needed to cope with the power increase. This is the reason the factory red Rose is normally a few thou more. Anyone had the work done thats on he site?
Suggest you do a search on TVR forums on HH - mixed views IIRC.
I've gone down the TVR (Auto) Craft route partly due to the recently announced links with Al Mellings company and partly because I was impressed with their knowledge, approach and attitude. As has been said before, time will tell which of the options on offer is best but good luck with whatever route you choose.
JT
I've gone down the TVR (Auto) Craft route partly due to the recently announced links with Al Mellings company and partly because I was impressed with their knowledge, approach and attitude. As has been said before, time will tell which of the options on offer is best but good luck with whatever route you choose.
JT
J.T. said:
Suggest you do a search on TVR forums on HH - mixed views IIRC.
I've gone down the TVR (Auto) Craft route partly due to the recently announced links with Al Mellings company and partly because I was impressed with their knowledge, approach and attitude. As has been said before, time will tell which of the options on offer is best but good luck with whatever route you choose.
JT
Be aware that engine tech and HH are now too very sepaerate companies, with different owners.
Ie HH has a new owner
B
>> Edited by bjwoods on Thursday 14th July 14:58
Well here goes. As mentioned before, I'm very unlucky with the TVR's. So this in mind, what could be the worse case scenario that I could here. Yep you got it. The engine is lost, absolutely shagged. Don't know if any of it can be used.
It appears that it has previously been abused and someone has tried to hide this fact. Slik 50 was found in the engine, and this had congealed to block the oilways. It had broken bearings, the crank was able to float around in the housing, and so on and so on!!
I'm a little miffed now, as when you buy from a TVR enthusiast you tend to have faith in their word. Further investigation is underway on the motor, and I'm not laying the blame at anyones feet until I find out more.
I have found the guys at Speed Six Engine Tech very helpful so far, and will keep you updated with what the outcome will be. Just don't want the £15000 new engine to be a solution.
Why do I put myself through this every time?? It must be that each time I pick it up from the garage you get that all too familiar feeling.
It appears that it has previously been abused and someone has tried to hide this fact. Slik 50 was found in the engine, and this had congealed to block the oilways. It had broken bearings, the crank was able to float around in the housing, and so on and so on!!
I'm a little miffed now, as when you buy from a TVR enthusiast you tend to have faith in their word. Further investigation is underway on the motor, and I'm not laying the blame at anyones feet until I find out more.
I have found the guys at Speed Six Engine Tech very helpful so far, and will keep you updated with what the outcome will be. Just don't want the £15000 new engine to be a solution.
Why do I put myself through this every time?? It must be that each time I pick it up from the garage you get that all too familiar feeling.
Hi Mick,
Have you considered a second opinion on the state of your engine? I'm not necessarily suggesting that S6 Tech are wrong, but if they are suggesting £15k to fix then I really think you should consider getting another expert opinion.
I was once quoted £1.5k by a dealer, I took the car elsewhere and the work I really needed doing was closer to £250...
I am not suggesting there is a link between S6 Tech and my experience you understand
Have you considered a second opinion on the state of your engine? I'm not necessarily suggesting that S6 Tech are wrong, but if they are suggesting £15k to fix then I really think you should consider getting another expert opinion.
I was once quoted £1.5k by a dealer, I took the car elsewhere and the work I really needed doing was closer to £250...
I am not suggesting there is a link between S6 Tech and my experience you understand
Whoooa - I'm so sorry to hear about this. I would be a broken person if much less than that happened to me.
As an alternative, how about getting a 2nd hand engine from a breakers like Douglas Valley? You may even be lucky enough to stumble across a Tuscan S engine. Run that as it is, (after checking the engine history with the TVR factory and as many others as possible), and hopefully that will get you a couple of years motoring for a relatively low replacement cost. You could even break your old engine then for parts - e.g. throttle bodies on Ebay?
Only some ideas - but really hope you get up and running once you have decided that the current engine has no future in being repaired.
As an alternative, how about getting a 2nd hand engine from a breakers like Douglas Valley? You may even be lucky enough to stumble across a Tuscan S engine. Run that as it is, (after checking the engine history with the TVR factory and as many others as possible), and hopefully that will get you a couple of years motoring for a relatively low replacement cost. You could even break your old engine then for parts - e.g. throttle bodies on Ebay?
Only some ideas - but really hope you get up and running once you have decided that the current engine has no future in being repaired.
SERIOUSLY if you are in the Thames Valley (i'm in High Wycombe) then please talk to Warren at TOPCATS. they are an Indie Tuscan race team based in Aylesbury. They are enthusiasts who will give an honest and expert second opinion.
Tel. 01296 655109
Good luck, stiff upper lip and all that......
Tel. 01296 655109
Good luck, stiff upper lip and all that......
Very short notice and being sat on the A19 with a very expensive bit of art.
First thought was TVR Power, but it could'nt be worked upon until September. With just 3 days under my belt, I could'nt wait that long. Also heard mixed reviews on the Red Rose rebuild. Actually spoke to the guy that sold the car to me and he pointed me in SSET direction. Gave em a ring, very polite, sounded like they knew what they were doing, and had a shorter turn around. Price was a little more, but it was an all in price. So sent the AA man down there. Very nice man!!
I've had contact with Jason and he dose'nt know where the 15k price came from, and assures me it will be no where near that. Thanks god!!
Just waiting to see what the options are. I'm more inclined to spend the extra and have an S thats been rebuilt slipped in. Will at least feel like I've got something for my dosh.
My tip is be very careful buying private. Thought I would of learnt the first time.
First thought was TVR Power, but it could'nt be worked upon until September. With just 3 days under my belt, I could'nt wait that long. Also heard mixed reviews on the Red Rose rebuild. Actually spoke to the guy that sold the car to me and he pointed me in SSET direction. Gave em a ring, very polite, sounded like they knew what they were doing, and had a shorter turn around. Price was a little more, but it was an all in price. So sent the AA man down there. Very nice man!!
I've had contact with Jason and he dose'nt know where the 15k price came from, and assures me it will be no where near that. Thanks god!!
Just waiting to see what the options are. I'm more inclined to spend the extra and have an S thats been rebuilt slipped in. Will at least feel like I've got something for my dosh.
My tip is be very careful buying private. Thought I would of learnt the first time.
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