Kerry Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Saw this on eBay, but is it still a TR6, also would be interesting to see what insurance people would say - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-TRIUMPH-TR6-FULLY-RESTORED-/232050662984?hash=item36074c1e48:g:jq4AAOSwaB5Xs1SH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Nice Restoration on the Bulkhead. Would be interesting to see how that goes and handles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hi Folks, isn't there a forum poster with a BMW powered 6. Could the listed one be theirs!! Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 There was a 6 cylinder BMW diesel TR6 at an IWE a few years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 That would be a lot better with a BMW-based rear axle ! Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Then there's Bowtie6 across the pond. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Looks very nice. personally I would have kept the original style of speedo / RPM counter No upgrade of the brakes ? Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Insurance shouldn't be an issue, my TR6 V8 costs no more to insure than a standard TR6. Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 I think you would need a very specialised insurance quote on that, look at the front suspension for a start and yes Niall if that engine bay has been restored I wouldnt like to see the rest of it. No thanks chaps. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hogan Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 while I always appreciate good/clever engineering and upgrades on any car, superchargers etc. personally I think its rather naff. esp the speedo/rev counter. hoges Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 The inside face of that brake disc looks scary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hi Pete, looks like the trunnion may be touching or it has picked up a stone. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerry Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Insurance shouldn't be an issue, my TR6 V8 costs no more to insure than a standard TR6. Simon Now that I would like to see, apologies as I am sure you have been asked this loads of time, do you have any photos of it on the forum? Did you use a Stag V8 or Rover or something totally different Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerry Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hi Pete, looks like the trunnion may be touching or it has picked up a stone. Roger I get stones stuck in various parts of our cars discs, have a gravel drive and can be a real pain (same wit Dr Martins shoes too, gets embedded in the tread but far less hassle with shoes than discs - can sound horrific too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Some pics of it being rebuilt in 1992 here http://s91.photobucket.com/user/simonjrwinter/library/TR6%20V8%20Rebuild?sort=3&page=1(was originally converted to Rover V8 power in 1982) some current pics here http://s91.photobucket.com/user/simonjrwinter/library/New%20TR6%20V8%20pictures?sort=3&page=1 Engine pic here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Lower inner wishbone mounts are welded directly to the side of the chassis rails! Unless they have done some re-enforcing thats just on a straight box section Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hi Folks, isn't there a forum poster with a BMW powered 6. Could the listed one be theirs!! Roger You are probably thinking of Alan Atkinson who has a very nice BMW powered TR250. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Nope Mr Dewalt http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=16293 Edited August 22, 2016 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Nope Mr Dewalt http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=16293 Wonder where it ever ended up,anyone know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Pics here, http://s115.photobucket.com/user/milemarker60/library/TR6-M3?sort=9&page=1 If I could find that car again and it was for sale, I'd SERIOUSLY consider buying it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 You are probably thinking of Alan Atkinson who has a very nice BMW powered TR250. Alan's is Chevy powered isn't it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) A friend local to me gets over 200 BHP at the wheels from his S/C'd TR6. At 75 years of age he loves to drag race just about anything, recently besting a Porsche Carrera with it. I'm with Paul; better to keep the TRIUMPH engine in a TR. When Neil R. pitched an EFI system to me years ago I said " If I wanted all that technology I'd buy a Z3 ". Old school is still my speed . For something new in old clothes I'd consider: http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/products.shtml Cheers, Tom Edited August 22, 2016 by Tom Fremont Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 I do like the bmw straight six, and if forced to change out the TR motor thats what i'd go for. (Especially an Alpina 3.4 300bhp version ) But the TR 2.5 MFI motor is such a part of the car's character that i cant see it not being ruined with the BMW motor? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Interesting, yes! But it's not my thing. I'm sure it goes like the proverbial off a shovel and offers a smooth driving experience, but I get all that with the modern motor. One of the things I enjoy about ownership is looking at that old straight 6 Triumph engine (albeit with a fair few new bits bolted to it). And I'm obviously not alone in that, because when I do shows, I get far more interest in the car when I lift the bonnet. Each to their own, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Just my opinion but if you want a BMW buy a Z4. I'd rather keep it original it's part of the classic car charm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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