Advice on Buying a Cerb 4.2 - 4.5

[Rum Runner]

I have had a couple of Chimaera's and X spanner shifter years ago.
I would just like to know the pit falls of AJP / Drive train and what to look for / Make sure has been done.
I know all the regular TVR wows chassis ETC and have spent enough time cleaning them up. ( Don't want to do any more of that....).
Thanks....

[dirty boy]

AJP doesn't <toucheswood> have too many pitfalls, the engine is good, and the gearbox is the T5, which has been around an age and seems to a good job.

As you're aware, chassis is the big one to watch. Electrics annoy.

My advice would be to get one

[Adrenochrome]

If buying an early 4.2 I would want to make sure the chocolate crank has been changed.(personal experience)

Apart from that you seem to be aware of the usual foibles,so buy buy buy

[JensenA]

dirty boy said:

AJP doesn't <toucheswood> have too many pitfalls, the engine is good, and the gearbox is the T5, which has been around an age and seems to a good job.

As you're aware, chassis is the big one to watch. Electrics annoy.

My advice would be to get one

That just about sums it up nice and concisely. It'll likely be the most amazing, most annoying and most expensive car you've ever owned. Just get one.

[FUBAR]

JensenA said:

It'll likely be the most amazing, most annoying and most expensive car you've ever owned. Just get one.

Life's to short to be a pansy

[pole]

Done deal?

[Rum Runner]

Sounds good chaps, what year did they change the crank and are the starters pants..
Big difference between 4.2 and 4.5 ?

[FUBAR]

Rum Runner said:

Big difference between 4.2 and 4.5 ?

In the pub yes...MASSIVE difference

[JensenA]

FUBAR said:

Rum Runner said:

Big difference between 4.2 and 4.5 ?

In the pub yes...MASSIVE difference

On the Road....Hardly any difference.
The 4.2 has a nice powerband surge at 3500rpm that the 4.5 lacks.
The 4.5 may start pulling away from the 4.2 over 140 ish (when you go to Germany}.
Both are about 350Hp out the box. Spend a grand and you can get the 4.5 up to 400.
Don't worry about the early cranks, if it was going to go bang, chances are it would have happened by now.
Buy on condition not engine size, or colour.

[Rum Runner]

Thanks for the info , sound Advice, for me its always condition and don't mind paying for it honest...cheaper in the long run....

[VPower]

Rum Runner said:

Sounds good chaps, what year did they change the crank and are the starters pants..
Big difference between 4.2 and 4.5 ?

There are some differences.

4.2 were fitted with 16" wheels, 4.5 with 17" as standard. Check for upgrades.

4.2 has a slightly higher diff ration than the 4.5.
Been told 4.2 is 23.5 as opposed to 25 MPH/ 1000 RPM for 4.5.

4.5 diff is hydratrak and IF working correctly more progressive. Big argument to follow!

4.2 was fitted with smaller brakes than 4.5 but a lot of owners have uprated them as it apparently makes a difference. Check for upgrade.

4.2 has different intake set up - big arguments to follow as to which is better, but no 4.2 has made over 400bhp as standard.

However they, including 4.0 speed 6, are all great cars and owning one ticks off one of those life experience boxes!