[TR] Weight of Stag Engine/Trans

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No tranny included, but was surprised it was only 14# less than the 289/302 Ford, both ready to run, fully dressed.

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From: "Greg Lemon" <glemon at neb.rr.com>
To: "Jonas Payne" <jagmog at hotmail.com>, <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Weight of Stag Engine/Trans
Date: Wed, Dec 12, 2012 20:09


Jonas, look here I didn't read far enough to see if it is weight with tranny or not, but some data on all sorts of motors, including Stag

http://www.british-cars.net/mgb-gt-v8-technical-bbs/engine-weights-20051020043225985.htm

Regards, Greg Lemon

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From: "Jonas Payne" <jagmog at hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:46 PM
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Weight of Stag Engine/Trans

> I have a '71 Stag in the shop undergoing an engine transplant.
>
> The car was originally equipped with the 3L V8 and the Borg Warner > Autobox.
> It also had A/C.   These components are long gone.
>
> Its getting a 2.3L Turbo from a 1987 Ford Thunderbird with a Borg Warner > T5
> "world class" manual, which I can weigh here.
>
> I am trying to figure out what the original motor and trans weighed so we
> can sort out the new coil springs for the front end.  The new setup is
> clearly lighter based on the stance of the car.
>
> If anybody has these weights, I'd appreciate it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jonas Payne
> PBR Consulting
> 702-882-6711
>
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