vixen s4 parts missing

[brittanytvr]

Hello,
parts info for a vixen s4 or 1600m please


-engine mounts for the crossflow ( escort I think)
-gearbox mount for a 5 speed ( capri ?)
-gearbox crossmember
-propshaft for the 5 speed
-exhaust manifold ( pure TVR? or cat , westfield?
-also the chassis number is ungraved on the chassis near the battery but I think on the S4 there is also a plate like vixen s3 or 2500m, if you know
where I can find them in good or new condition or parts suppliers

Thanks

[harry1972m]

Hi,
Give a company called Newford a try for your engine mounts etc, I have a number for them somewhere and will post it up when I find it.
H

[timelord]

I fitted Burton H.D.Mk1 escort engine mounts on my 1600M,my vixen has a type9 5-speed in it the mount looks like normal sierra one,the mounting plate is modified from the original 4-speed extended backwards.Exhaust manifolds are specials not the same as Fords tubular ones but are available. Be careful if the gearbox bellhousing is one with a starter motor bulge on both sides,the manifold only just clears

[brittanytvr]

Hi, thanks for the response I try to find them, I plan to fit in, a newly built 1720cc AX block crossflow with a 155,160hp potential and a SCCR gearbox, do you know if the differential is able to support the power, I think it is a TR6 on the M chassis not the vitesse like the other vixen, I think no problem with it but if you have tested!!!
Also for the chassis plate if you know?
Cheers

[timelord]

The 1600M's used the Mk4 Spitfire diff,same as the Vitesse.Mine is about 135horsepower,100 at the wheels,the diff copes with that OK.Use an 8 1/2inch clutch from an RS2000 etc.rather than an uprated 7 1/2 inch original,they blow diffs apart,far too harsh,Ihave also used a lightened Lotus flywheel with a Lotus Cortina clutch,early Mk3 cortinas used crossflows with the later gearbox and bigger clutch,should all match up with 5-speed most tuners like Vulcan and Burton will re drill flywheels to suit.Canley Classics are useful for Spitfire diff bits-even do alloy casings and l.s.d's.As for chassis numbers on early M's they were just stamped on the top chassis tube near the battery,usually covered in paint by now.

[brittanytvr]

Hi,
thanks a lot, I have found the engine bracket, gearbox mount, I need 2 engine mount that I buy I think from Burton, and I search the gearbox cross member with 4 holes to fit in the chassis, modified ford capri?
If you can help or if you have a pic or know where I can found DAVID GERALD perhaps?
For the chassis number I thought there would be a plate like my vixen s3 or 2500m but only on the chassis like you describe.
For the diff I haven't seen that it would be different than the 2500m not tr6, you are true, but I think the original ratio could be changed because the first gear is too long on the quaife gearbox.
Cheers