- 121. [6pack] Rota RB Wheels - Recommendations? (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:07:40 -0700 (PDT)
- These whees are offered on Ebay for TR6, 240, 260Z. 16x7, +4 offset. To my inexperienced eye they look like the Pannasports. Several finish colour options. Price of about $500/set of four + shipping
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- 122. [6pack] Rota RB Wheels - What I found (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:06:54 -0700 (PDT)
- Yes, those Panasport/Minilite look-a-likes on Ebay for $500 set are priced nicely. Panasports 16x7 fitment are in the $300 +/each range. While yes, you do get what you pay for, no need to buy more th
- /html/6pack/2010-09/msg00071.html (8,058 bytes)
- 123. Re: [6pack] radiator fan switch (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:45:22 -0700 (PDT)
- I recall Moss Europe sells a ss rad return pipe with a bung for a fan Re Aluminum radiators. Summit Racing has a bunch of different sized aluminim rads for about $160.00 Not sure if any would work fo
- /html/6pack/2010-09/msg00093.html (7,430 bytes)
- 124. [6pack] Ignition Timing (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:40:37 -0700 (PDT)
- 280 degree cam (PI cam specs), 9.5 compression, SUHS6, Crane XR3000, 91 or Octane gas, no anti-run on valve. Hot lash at 18 as per cam sheet. Warm idle 950-1000. Gas price not an issue for the amount
- /html/6pack/2010-09/msg00131.html (7,478 bytes)
- 125. [6pack] Proper gearcase oil (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:33:23 -0700 (PDT)
- I have a copy of an old Standard Motor Company service manual (pre J type) for Laycock de Normanville overdrives. It specifies 30 wt non-detergent oil. It specifically says not to use extreme presuur
- /html/6pack/2010-10/msg00007.html (6,719 bytes)
- 126. [6pack] Frame Rehab Advice (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 08:28:12 -0700 (PDT)
- I would think bringing your 1970 frame up to CF series frame specs is a good starting point for your work plan. I didn't do a frame-off, and, consequently ended up doing a series of as-required/as ab
- /html/6pack/2010-11/msg00009.html (7,649 bytes)
- 127. [6pack] 150 hp cam (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:07:37 -0800 (PST)
- have it in my 6. Bit of a beast. Cams are a tradeoff. What do you need to know? I have the cam grinder's spec sheet. Bruce Simms _______________________________________________ 6pack@autox.team.net D
- /html/6pack/2010-12/msg00018.html (6,220 bytes)
- 128. Re: [6pack] 150 hp cam specs (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:41:06 -0800 (PST)
- John: This is from my cam regrinder. These are all the specs I have. He reprofiled the cam from my 73. He said that re-grinding options are limited on the early carb cams (up to CF12500 I believe) Du
- /html/6pack/2010-12/msg00020.html (7,176 bytes)
- 129. [6pack] TR6 vs Z4 (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 08:51:16 -0800 (PST)
- My foreign car service manager friend pointed out that you gotta love TR6 parts prices vs. BMW. Bruce Simms _______________________________________________ 6pack@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.tea
- /html/6pack/2011-01/msg00014.html (6,689 bytes)
- 130. [6pack] Moss Sale on Quickrack (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:18:15 -0800 (PST)
- You can get a brand new quickrack steering rack (2.5 turns lock to lock) from Moss for 120.00 right now. Supposedly harder steel casing then stock. Never replaced the steering rack in my 13 years of
- /html/6pack/2011-01/msg00057.html (7,126 bytes)
- 131. Re: [6pack] Moss Sale on Quickrack (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:47:09 -0800 (PST)
- Thanks Andrew & Dick. Good info to raise tire pressure. Bob Laing likes quickrack, of course he's a real racing guy. I have mine on backorder at Moss. Can go back to old if I don't like it. I also ha
- /html/6pack/2011-01/msg00065.html (10,570 bytes)
- 132. [6pack] Looking for Brake Rotor Recommendations (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:26:07 -0800 (PST)
- I found the following drilled and slotted brake rotors on ebay for TR6 1) TRW/Girling/Lucas for $117 2) Stoptech for $136 3) EBCs are over $200 The drilled and slottted are not so much for any brake
- /html/6pack/2011-02/msg00030.html (6,727 bytes)
- 133. [6pack] Rimmer Sale on Now (SS Exhaust) (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:47:53 -0800 (PST)
- You could get the twin ss sports system with the full header for 705 + if I've got the exchange right. Tempting, but lots of projects. Guess I could sub this out to a good muffler shop. Shipping cost
- /html/6pack/2011-02/msg00031.html (6,564 bytes)
- 134. [6pack] Spal Fan Question (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:28:19 -0800 (PST)
- I recall a few years ago some guys were attaching a 16" Permacool fan to the edge of a stock rad with sheet metal screws. How are you doing the thermostat hookup? From what I've heard the better loc
- /html/6pack/2011-02/msg00085.html (7,027 bytes)
- 135. [6pack] Tire info request (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:03:04 -0800 (PST)
- Yes, OMG a question about tires I purchased Rota RB 16x7 wheels. They look great and bolt right up on the 6 after I bought the tuner nuts and special socket. Tire sizing. What are my options here? I'
- /html/6pack/2011-03/msg00037.html (7,192 bytes)
- 136. [6pack] Gearbox Oil Recommendation (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 21:08:07 -0700 (PDT)
- Our club's guru said my 71 A type was the nicest shifting british trannie he'd used. Redline gear oil is the answer! MTL for regular boxes or MT90 for ODs. Bruce Simms _______________________________
- /html/6pack/2011-04/msg00003.html (6,281 bytes)
- 137. [6pack] Tiny part found in oil sump? (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:14:40 -0700 (PDT)
- What a coincidence. I dropped my oil pan last night to fix a couple of stripped bolt holes. The one in aluminum at the front causing a serious oil leak. Helicoils required I presume. I have 5/16 NC h
- /html/6pack/2011-04/msg00049.html (7,721 bytes)
- 138. [6pack] SU Needle Selection (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 13:39:27 -0700 (PDT)
- I have TR5 280 cam, 9.5 head etc. I was looking for BAEs as that seems popular in UK for HS6 conversions, however Curto didn't have any at the time, so he sent BAWs if memory serves, which were used
- /html/6pack/2011-05/msg00022.html (6,391 bytes)
- 139. Re: [6pack] SU Needle Selection (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 08:09:19 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks Vance. That was educational for me. Bruce Simms ________________________________ From: Vance Navarrette <v.navarrette@comcast.net> To: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>; 6pack@autox.team.n
- /html/6pack/2011-05/msg00025.html (8,449 bytes)
- 140. Re: [6pack] SU Needle Selection (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003@yahoo.ca>
- Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 13:07:33 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks Dick. Berry Price emailed to say he gets 26 MPG on freeway with mods and BAG needles. With this and Vance's explanation, I conclude I'm paying a mileage and emissions penalty with the TR5 cam.
- /html/6pack/2011-05/msg00028.html (9,936 bytes)
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