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Random question for a wet afternoon.
The Stag V8 has it's enthusiasts and detractors, it's a pretty engine, can be reliable if looked after. Not overly stressed in standard form.
There's a number of re-engined cars come up for sale at a much reduced price, some with the Rover V8 which I know about having owned a number of TVR but also the Triumph 2.5 straight 6 which at least keeps it in the family.
Obviously you lose the V8 "woofle" but you save the cost of two spark plugs (ha ha).
What are the real world disadvantages (or advantages) of the straight 6?
The Stag V8 has it's enthusiasts and detractors, it's a pretty engine, can be reliable if looked after. Not overly stressed in standard form.
There's a number of re-engined cars come up for sale at a much reduced price, some with the Rover V8 which I know about having owned a number of TVR but also the Triumph 2.5 straight 6 which at least keeps it in the family.
Obviously you lose the V8 "woofle" but you save the cost of two spark plugs (ha ha).
What are the real world disadvantages (or advantages) of the straight 6?
Cheers, yes appreciate the originality thing.
It's just while perusing ads, I see the occasional 2.5 and wonder what the real world differences are. Similar BHP, but has the V8 more torque? Power in a different area on the rev band? Is the straight 6 lighter or heavier affecting balance....?
It's just while perusing ads, I see the occasional 2.5 and wonder what the real world differences are. Similar BHP, but has the V8 more torque? Power in a different area on the rev band? Is the straight 6 lighter or heavier affecting balance....?
//j17 said:
Of course one thing not to overlook these days when it comes to buyinig an engine swap classic is when was it done/what supporting evidence comes with the car regarding the engine swap date, as while this DOESN'T impact on historic tax status it can impact the MOT exemption status.
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