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Re: Different engines for a TR3a

To: Cameron Greig <tr6greig@globalnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Different engines for a TR3a
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 20 May 2000 08:08:46 -0700
Cc: triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <E12tABE-0005Ui-00@cobalt1-ps.global.net.uk.noc.gxn.net>
That installation should be a "No Brainer", since the Daimler chassis and 
suspension was copied from the TR3.  In fact, some say that
early units used actual Triumph chassis.  Plus that 2.5 L Hemi is reported to 
be a very sweet engine!

Joe

Cameron Greig wrote:
> 
> > I asked this question with the help of Joe yesterday and nobody challenged
> > me so I will post again,  Has anybody seen other engines/gearboxes in a
> > TR3a?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >         David A. Templeton
> >         Open Text Corp.
> >         Waterloo, ON
> >         Canada
> >         WebSite: http://trandmustang.homestead.com
> 
> I knew someone back in the mid 70s who had a Damliar V8 fitted in a 3A.
> The engine sat very low in the engine bay,lowering the centre of gravity.
> The V8 came out of a Damliar Dart.Can't remember what transmission
> he used,but I do remember the lovely noise it made and the incredible
> speed it produced.
> 
> Cameron
> 
> PS   David Coulthard just took pole for tomorrows GP!!  YEPEEE!!

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