which should i buy? ajp/speed 6

[phildingle]

hi all, thinking of upgrading from my chimaera to a cerb, my main concern is engine reliability, ajp 4.2/4.5 or speed 6? any knowledge gratefully recived, thanks

[Latty666]

if your funds allow buy a later 4.2 or 4.5 , if buying a speed6 make sure it has had a rebuild by a reputable tvr specialist at least.

[scotty_d]

Or buy one that has had loads of work done to it recently in regards to suspension and chassis work and has a history with it that can be proven FTVRSH means nothing as i found out.

[Mark.]

One is the Daddy, the other the little brother - which do you want?

[natben]

Buy the best car you can find for your budget without worrying about the engine it has in it. The V8 and the SP6 will provide you with plenty of power and fun. Try a few out and see what you prefer.
Personally i would be looking at chassis condition,suspension,clutch and general condition before I decided on the engine but a rebuilt engine would be near the top of my list. Having just forked out on one I no how expensive this can be!!!!.

[Gazzab]

Have a look at the ajp engine section on here, oh hang on there is only a S6 section.

[Mark.]

Gazzab said:

Have a look at the ajp engine section on here, oh hang on there is only a S6 section.

[coetzeeh]

Gazzab said:

Have a look at the ajp engine section on here, oh hang on there is only a S6 section.

how is your second AJP engine out/repair in the last 2 years coming along?

[natben]

I wondered how long it would take before the AJP police arrived. Some AJP owners are well aware of the fragility of that engine as well but choose to ignore it when it suits...!!!!

[Gazzab]

I am unlucky and in a minority relatively speaking. S6 rebuilds are the norm / were the norm.

[natben]

Unlucky a few times by all accounts!!!!!!!
You seem to take great delight in knocking the SP6 I would have thought someone who had experienced a few AJp engine failures would appreciate that no tvr engine is without it 's issues.
Just surprises me that fellow TVR owners can find some enjoyment in others missfortune.
Thankfully speed six owners do not rejoice when AJP engines give up.

[robsco]

Natben, it's only banter, there's no malice in it. OP, try both and see which one suits - you'll no doubt find that either engine will offer you a big step up in terms of performance from your Chim. I have next to no experience of the Speed Six so I can't offer any advice there, but after circa 1 year and 5000 miles, the 4.2 AJP engine in my Cerb has been the most robust part of the car (touches every piece of wood in sight).

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

Ive had both and prefer the V8 in the Cerb. I currently have a 4.2 and its great. each to their own though. drive both and see what YOU prefer. In general it seems that you can get a later six for the same price as a V8.

[Gazzab]

No delight just banter.

[ukkid35]

If your main concern is reliability... I believe there's an RV8 Cerb for sale

[Tacchino]

Mark. said:

One is the Daddy, the other the little brother - which do you want?

What's the Speed6 then

[Mr Cerbera]

Buy a car from someone who sounds like he knows what he's talking about.
Someone who's informed but doesn't rattle on.

Hopefully go to a Club Meeting and find someone who is knowledgable and get that person to go along and review the seller AS WELL AS the car.

Although I secretly wanted the 'Big Willy' one I, in fact, tested more 4.2s than 4.5s but each one had some, little thing on it that I didn't like.

Go and see/try a few. One of them will make you her friend.

Good Luck
(Just make sure it's not blue )

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ETA
Make sure it's got a new/recent Clutch
Mr. BrokenClutch

Edited by Mr Cerbera on Friday 11th May 09:05

[Mark.]

Tacchino said:

Mark. said:

One is the Daddy, the other the little brother - which do you want?

What's the Speed6 then

Usually broken.

[gerradiuk]

Aww that's not fair, I have been driven in a Tuscan 4.0
& they are fantastic & you cannot knock the engine sound. Not better than the V8 sound but still just as infectious in a different way

I know its old but still sounds amazing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSlkKO-ERD0

The 4.5 V8
Ahem...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYkM3ddsaM&fea...

Edited by gerradiuk on Friday 11th May 10:16

[Mags]

natben said:

Buy the best car you can find for your budget without worrying about the engine it has in it. The V8 and the SP6 will provide you with plenty of power and fun. Try a few out and see what you prefer.
Personally i would be looking at chassis condition,suspension,clutch and general condition before I decided on the engine but a rebuilt engine would be near the top of my list. Having just forked out on one I no how expensive this can be!!!!.

This + make sure you drive as many as you can. I ended up buying the cleanest/most expensive I could afford as it was in great condition and felt tight. My willy kept telling me to buy a 4.5 but I bought a 4.2 which on the late cars turns out to be a 4.5 with a 4.2 induction if that helps confuse you