TRTOM2498PI Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Recently acquired this TR6. Previous owner of 43 years & a hidden gem. Full Ford Sierra Cosworth turbo charged YB engine & T5 Borg & Warner gearbox installed. Quaife LSD with 4:1CWP. A conversion completed 30+ years ago. Many modifications to the driveline to absorb the power. Level 6 ECU, 3-bar fuel regulator, modified injectors, Pace intercooler, Vortex exhaust system & an increase in boost pressure, etc. Engine offers 297.9bhp @ 6236RPM (flywheel) with a rev limit set to reliable 7200RPM operation, so more power to follow. Fibreglass outer panels. A lively machine ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Openscape Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Wow, very nice Tom, a lovely looking conversion. First time I've seen a Cossie engine in a TR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Cheers, Paul. It is a bit of a one-off. It was converted by TDR (Terry Drury Racing), an ex Ford Development engineer back in 1989. He was the one that built the MK1 Transit Super van in the 70's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Openscape Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) A real hidden gem as you say. Must see it for real, a few more photos would be nice. How does it handle? Edited December 14, 2020 by Openscape More information to add Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Hi Paul. Not driven in real anger yet, but it has been confirmed the car has been de-tuned over the years as it was a bit of a handful for the previous owner. May well have it at the TR International this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Impressive .. .. and I'm delighted to see a six being upgraded to a four Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Openscape Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 I'll be at this year's International, there'll be plenty of people wanting to have a much closer look. Bit faster and a step up from my old silver 6! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Tom You are going to need some fuel booster for that, and good stuff to boot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Fooking Hell Tom !!!! Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Love it Tom, even featured on Practical Classics fb page Cheers, Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 i knew that you liked a modified TR Tom but wow . That could be very interesting as added to the light weight panels and engine power. Sure you will have some fun with that. ROY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Like a lot 4 pot or not! I wonder if a Type R could be made to fit! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Phew ! Relieved that it can’t be used in the TRR championship. but wow what a car !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Be hopes the brakes have been upgraded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lee Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Love it. Totally nuts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jr2 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Please post a video while driving your car with the top down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Ok its interesting but not for me. Alan G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 2 hours ago, cp25616 said: Ok its interesting but not for me. Alan G Hi Alan, How the devil ? Don't worry, I do also appreciate standard cars Cheers, Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 13 hours ago, Paul Hill said: Be hopes the brakes have been upgraded. Hi Paul, It has Wilwood 4 pot calipers, Alfin drums, etc. The brakes are pretty powerful. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 3 hours ago, jr2 said: Please post a video while driving your car with the top down. Will do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 17 hours ago, ntc said: Tom You are going to need some fuel booster for that, and good stuff to boot Hi Neil, Don't worry, it will get the good stuff in it. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 16 hours ago, openroad said: Fooking Hell Tom !!!! Conrad. Will take you for a spin soon Conrad. Leave your cap at home !! Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 9 hours ago, TRTOM2498PI said: Will take you for a spin soon Conrad. Leave your cap at home !! Cheers. Hi Tom, impressive spec., it'll sound busy on the Motorway with that 4.1 cwp, but loads of oomph out of slow corners. When you've dropped Conrad back at home can you come just a little bit further up the A1 and pick me up? Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 Looks like you may have to start charging for joy rides Conrad. Ps . I haven't said yes yet ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 21 minutes ago, openroad said: Looks like you may have to start charging for joy rides Conrad. Ps . I haven't said yes yet ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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