Hi Ryan,
It may also be worth investigating the Nissan series of engine, box and
driveline components.
Looking in my skyline, the nissan straight 6 seems to be a similar size to
the triumph six whereas I think the Toyota is a bit bigger.
My skyline has an RB25DE motor which is approx 200hp at the flywheel.
The other variants are:
RB20DET 2lt DOHC single turbo ~ 250hp
RB25DET 2.5lt DOHC single turbo ~ 300hp
RB26DETT 2.6lt DOHC twin turbo ~ 300hp stock (the local boys get another 100
odd hp by changing the chip)
I don't know what the import duties are in the states, but you can probably
Check out http://www.skylinesdownunder.co.nz/tech/importengineguide.html for
a bit more info.
Nissan also has a good rear end. The turbo cars all had LSD's designed for
IRS. I'm sure these could be modified for the TR chassis as they appear to
have similar mountings.
Hope this helps and let us know how you get on!
'71 2500PI
'73 TR6PI
Regards
Bernard Robbins
Network Solutions
NEC New Zealand Ltd
Phone 04 381 6274
Fax 04 381 6284
Email brobbins@wlg.nec.co.nz
http://www.nec.co.nz
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of James Franks
Sent: Tuesday, 18 June 2002 11:43
To: Sally or Dick Taylor
Cc: Six pack
Subject: Re: Possible engine swap for Tr6
No offense Dick, but I have to disagree.
The weakest links I see in a stock car (after thrust-washers, clutch and
tranny) are in the rear end/ rear axle bearing components. That is based
on failures on NON- modified cars. Although there are a few folks using
big motors in TR6 cars with the stock back portions, I feel it is
ill-advised. A lot of the present day racers ( bless you all) changed
these components due to sometimes spectacular failure........ imagine
loosing a back wheel when the axle shears in the outer hub! One other
note:Kastner and company used MODIFIED axles and Volvo halfshafts on
their successful racers.
One of the other posters mentioned the PI cars having 150 HP. That is
true. It is also true that 150 HP coming thru a 3:45 rear transmits less
stress on the system than 150 HP thru a 3:71 rear. All PI cars came with
a 3:45 rear, and most US cars come with a 3.71. I would also respond by
asking how much is too much power? :^) I personally am after 300 HP,
and that is absolutely out of the question with the stock engine. I am
not rich, and seeking 160 stretches the pocketbook.
Ryan may be OK with Corvair axles and an early diff with a hardened ring
and pinion. In addition, I certainly would beef up the diff mounts on
the frame. At a minimum I would talk to the folks at
http://www.pond.com/~britcars/ to see what their experience recommends.
Good Luck however you choose to go Ryan
Jim
PS
One of the things to check on that combo Ryan, is where the shifter
ends up in the passenger compartment. Take a tape measure to the JY and
measure from the back of the motor to the center of the shifter on the
Supra, and compare to the TR to get a general idea. Ergonomics really
affect the end result in any conversion. That's why there aren't many
daily driver Cobra's ;^0
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sally or Dick Taylor" <tr6taylor@webtv.net>
To: "Ryan Kroelinger" <Rkroel@cox.net>
Cc: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: Possible engine swap for Tr6
> Ryan K.----If one wanted to swap out the TR6 engine, I think the Supra
> Turbo engine, with their 300HP would be a real kick in the pants. It
HAS
> to fit better in the engine bay than any V-8, (tho Dan Masters seems
to
> have worked in the Ford 5.0 rather nicely.)
>
> So far as to whether the Triumph drive train would hold up, consider
> that the stock TR engine transfers more torque in first gear than just
> about any other engine can in second gear on up. This simply means to
> limit the 'hole shots' and have your fun once out of first gear.
>
> Dick Taylor
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