Grahamb Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hi there, I am going to look at a 4a this week that has a tr6 engine fitted. For some reason, I thought that the original engine was 2.0 6 cyl - I now know better! Aside from originality, is this modification anything to worry about? Thanks in advance Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Crawley Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Depends on the price & what you’re looking for really! I’ve had a 6 for a long. long time but also like all the other marques. I would advise; if you want a 4A buy a 4A; if you want a 6, buy a 6; personally, I would not buy a “bastardised” car unless it was really, really & really cheap! Pedigree is everything with these cars unless your going to customise (which I don’t have a problem with) & then you might as well buy the cheapest you can get & go the whole hog! The car may also be of questionable origin which is another thing to look out for! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) If it is a dark blue TR4A (see pic) - I supplied it to Harry Ades the current owner - he has had a son and now can't get the sprog & the wife in (leave the wife at home I say!) which is why he is selling. Advertised at £6995..... Edited March 9, 2008 by marko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grahamb Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hi Marko, it is this one - was it a good one? When did he buy it? Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Hi Graham, It is a pretty solid car from what I remember - he has probably had it 2-3 years?? The paint has a few blemishes but overall it is quite nice. To the purist it is not right but it goes well and sounds just like a TR5! My only comment is that when you go to sell it, there is a limited market because most people want a TR4A to be a TR4A - not pretending to be a TR5! - but if you want a decent, solid car to bomb around in and have loads of fun in the summer - go for it, I suspect the price will be a bit negotiable..... If you want a chat about it see my contact details on www.classic-marques.co.uk Cheers Mark Edited March 9, 2008 by marko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grahamb Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks Mark - it happens every year (for the last 5 years!) in the spring - I go looking for a 6. I have a stag and came very close to getting rid of it last year but couldnt bring my self to let it go. I am happy to buy a cheaper one, keep them both for the summer and see if I like the TR more than the stag. Then in August sell the least fav or sell them both and buy a 964 cab! Might take you up on the phone call Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Stag's and TR's are very different animals and are for different moods - I think the Stag is very under-rated and under priced in the current market - they are fantastic cars and very smooth if they are properly sorted. TR's are more brutal and you really should have one of each - no question! What are you waiting for....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FinPurcell Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Graham, I converted my 4A temporarily a few years ago while I was having 4 cylinder reliability problems. A few things need to be done thoroughly to ensure safety. Firstly the 6 engine is obviously longer so the steering shaft from a 5 or 6 is required - the steering rack needs to be remounted about 5 inches forward. This is the bit to look carefully at - it must obviously be done well. The turret chassis brace also needs to have been replaced with a 5 or 6 item to clear the engine. Ensure it is fitted and not just left off. Hope this helps, it certainly made my 4A a much smoother drive, though as stated on a previous reply, non standard. Regards, Fin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grahamb Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hi Mark, I viewed the car today and decided not to bid for it. It is a sound car but could be bit of a money pit if I decided to keep it - a lot of the fittings, if not all of them, are showing their age. Harry had two viewings at the same time and I suspect the other person at least bid on it. Perhaps I should come and have a look at one of yours! Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I have bought the "infamous" TR5A (yes that's what I said ) that was listed on Ebay If you're interested come and have a look it is far better than Harry's TR4A with the 6 cylinder conversion pic below Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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