[Fot] GT6 rear axles

Sat Jan 21 15:57:15 MST 2023

Mike D.
Good to hear that you are inquiring about the GT6 axles.
This is one of the main development points of any significant GT6. 
Perhaps the most important.
I’d stay away from anything with even the slightest whiff of a swing axle design.
Consider engineering designs for much more powerful cars.
 Smart custom engineering is required. 
Options often  Include parts from:
-Datsun 240-280 style as proven by Steve Smith. 
-TR6’s 
-Corvair 
-Corvette
-Custom made.
People that follow wisdom on this topic, end up with great cars.

Several of the best GT6’s ever built will be available for viewing at Road America this summer at the Kastner Cup. 
You likely won’t find all the answers to this query in a simple internet thread. 
However, most, if not all of your questions can be answered by studying some very successful examples that will be kicking ass on track. The actively racing GT6 guys are doing some cool stuff and will be available to lead you in the right direction. 
Jason Ostrowski 
Friendly Ghost Racing 
1969 Triumph GT6+ racecars
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> On Jan 20, 2023, at 10:07 AM, f s via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> I can confirm Steves design is great. I have them on my Gt6. Handled north of 170hp and slicks no problem.  
> Wish my engine would have been as reliable......
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> From: gt6steve--- via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> Date: 1/19/23 10:53 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Brian Dolan <bdolan1776 at gmail.com>, Scott Janzen <sjanzen at me.com>
> Cc: 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Fot] GT6 rear axles
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> The ones I built were Group 44 style Datsun rotating bits. Never failed
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> On Thursday, January 19, 2023, 5:06 PM, Brian Dolan via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> I'm not the equipment expert...Dad is. 
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> My recollection is that the Group 44 car ran Datsun parts mated to Triumph stub axles. 
> Our consistent issue was either differentials blowing, or stub axles shearing. 
> 50 year old metal isn't up to the stresses of modern rubber and engine tuning capabilities, at least not for long. 
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> We tried doing a subaru set up on one of the cars, it wasn't successful initially. Development is ongoing. Always seeking safety and reliability. 
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> Brian
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> On Thu, Jan 19, 2023 at 5:42 PM Scott Janzen via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
> to answer Mike’s earlier question, I recall, maybe 5-6 years ago, seeing Jim Dolan at Summit Point in the carousel in either the Group 44 GT6 or the Kastner GT6, and one of his rear wheels going past him.  I think he had five laps on the Rimmer or Canley assembly and the hub sheared off.  Fortunately a low speed part of the track.  Not sure if that was a one-off, and he subsequently went on to run them without trouble.  Perhaps the Dolans can chime in as to what they run on their numerous GT6s and what this failure was.
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>> On Jan 19, 2023, at 2:26 PM, Bob Totten via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>> Amici,
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>> The question is which model GT6 you have, Mk1 and MK3 cars have swing axles and the GT6+ has fully articulated axles.  The axles shown in the pics posted are for early and late cars..   Might suggest looking at the CV conversion axles being offered by Canley Classics in England for the GT6+??  I myself have been running axles made by Snyder Racing & Machine, Michigan ( since have closed their doors ).
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>> My 2 cents,
>> Bob T
>> '64 Spit GT  autocrosser
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Scott Janzen via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
>> To: Brian Schirano <bschirano1 at gmail.com>
>> Cc: Amici Triumphi <fot at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2023 12:01 am
>> Subject: Re: [Fot] GT6 rear axles
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>> I think what Joe has is only for swing axles.  My gt6 came to me with corvair hubs and gm bearings , spicer sliding half shafts and inner and outer u joints. It’s been bulletproof, but requires extensive mods to the uprights.
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>> On Jan 18, 2023, at 6:09 PM, Brian Schirano via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>> Call Joe curry at chequred flag racing. Pretty much bullet proof axels for spits and GT6
>> Brian
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>> On Wed, Jan 18, 2023, 7:30 PM Michael Deweerd via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Amici,
>> Are the Rimmers Brothers CV conversion kits suitable for racing? 
>> OR is there a better solution? 
>> I've heard of Corvair and even Volkswagen and Subaru, which is best? 
>> Apologies for not searching the archives first.
>> Cheers
>> -- 
>> Mike Deweerd
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