Message text written by INTERNET:lstein6@earthlink.net
>sorry guys, after sending that last email on seeking a tr6 project, i
went on
ebay. i was amazed at the amount of tr7's and the price of them (very
reasonable !). so now i am considering a 7/8. i don't know anything about
them. i'd appreciate some info/feedback. i was thinking the tr6 since it
would have been such a straight step up from the gt6 for me. the 7/8 seem
quite different, or at least they look it. i'm very interested in the
engine
/ transmission / axle specs. the 7's i see on ebay all have 4 cylinder
engines. is this the spit engine ? what is the cc/hp ? a couple of you
guys
earlier mentioned getting an 8 or putting an 8 cylinder engine in a 7. did
the tr8 come with a v8 ? what is the cc/hp of that ? can you directly
install an 8 engine in a 7 ? or is it exotic like trying a tr6 engine in a
gt6 ? and what about fuel injection / turbo ? anything available for the
7/8
? in advance thanks guys !!! i wouldn't ask, but i know what a great
resource
you all/ the list is. i'm getting excited about the possibilities already.
and besides, what is that jeep cherokee doing in the triumph spot in the
garage anyway ??? it belongs out in the snow !!!
larry, lstein6@earthlink.net
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Larry, the only downside to owning a TR7 or TR8 is the disrespect you get
from some of the owners of older TR's. (just kidding. but there are those
who do not like the styling and that's fine. everyone has his likes and
dislikes) The TR7's and 8's are rather more modren cars and they are wider
and more comfortable than the models from earlier times but they are also
much less "classic" looking and tend to go unnoticed. If you are looking
for a ride to garner looks from admirers these are not a good choice. But
they are more pleasent to drive - especially over long distances. And they
are undervalued.
Yes the TR8 came with a V8. It is the same unit used in Land Rovers. It
is of Buick origin and as such has many things in common with many other
American V8's and riding the coat tails of the hotrod set in this country
there are many go fast parts available. In stock form the 3.5 liter engine
produces 137 HP and around 175 Lb-Ft of torque but 200 HP engines are not
uncommon. 300 HP is also within the realm of achievement. It all depends
on how much you want to spend. But since the TR7/8 was designed to accept
the V8 from the outset there is not a lot you need to do the make one fit.
With TR7's going for a song they make a really neat platform with which to
start if you want to do a heavily custom project.
Dave
57 TR3 (VERY classic styling)
71 TR6 (Still classic)
80 TR8 (so far ahead of its time it still looks current)
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