Stagpowered Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) Looks like it could be a bit of a beast! I can understand the 4.1 diff on a 4 pot, especially if 1st gear is a bit tall. Back in the early 1990s I fitted a Dolomite sprint engine to my TR6 (I had fitted the 6 engine to my PI saloon, long story). The Sprint engine had equal performance to the PI unit, and did 40mpg on a run but was definitely struggling with hill starts with the 3.45 diff and 15 inch wheels. I swapped the Sprint 2.99 1st gear for a big saloon 3.3 1st gear which helped. I left it like that when it went back in the Sprint. It handled a lot better than the straight six as well, less weight, further back and lower down. I still have the tubular manifold I built for it at the back of the shed, but I can't see it ever being used again. I fitted the carb straight six from my TR250 to the TR6 before I sold it. I actually sold the Sprint in 1994 to buy the TR250 I still own. Neil PS, just googled T5 gear ratios, standard Cosworth 1st is 2.915, even taller than the Sprint Edited December 17, 2020 by Stagpowered added a bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike797 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 Hello There. If you want more horse power speak to Mark at Grove garage Romford Essex. One or the cossi boys that tuned them for Fords during their N series times used to work there before he died and the garage is still big in keeping them running. They have the knowledge to take that engine to 500 hp +. But do not recommend it for the road. mike797 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 16 hours ago, mike797 said: Hello There. If you want more horse power speak to Mark at Grove garage Romford Essex. One or the cossi boys that tuned them for Fords during their N series times used to work there before he died and the garage is still big in keeping them running. They have the knowledge to take that engine to 500 hp +. But do not recommend it for the road. mike797 Hi Mike, Many thanks for the suggestion. I will be honest, I took the car out yesterday for the first time since collection and on my own. It was the best day weather wise forecast for this week, but the roads were still a little damp. It was spinning the rear wheels with ease in 3rd gear before full boost was reached. I have never driven a car, where I could not concentrate on anything else but the road ahead, in other words, it was not advisable to look at the tacho. The car makes so much power and torque from idle, that it pulls along with ease, it has so much guts. Plan is to get it serviced, including cambelt, etc, and then take it for a power run, so to get a starting point. I think at circa 350bhp, complete with GRP panels, and a 4:1 CWP, it is pretty energetic, and it be quite frank, a handful. Maybe next summer when it's dry I will try a bit more turbo boost pressure. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 **Update** Despite the snow yesterday, which is not ideal in a 300bhp TR6, I took it for a detailed service. Jobs on the list as follows:- 1. Cambelt and tensioner. 2. Thermostat and gasket. 3. Fresh anti-freeze and Millers Extra cool additive. 4. Set of plugs. 5. Fanbelt. 6. Rotor arm and distributor cap were new a few thousand miles ago. Car requires new fuel filter and rear wheel cylinders and shoes, so that will be stage to, Also got the new number plates made up and new Cosumph & injection badge. Here are a few pictures. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Openscape Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Looking great Tom, lovely to see the photos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Love that badge! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill944T Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Jobs on the list as follows:- 7. Change rear number plate from legal motorbike size to car legal size! 8. Change front number plate from illegal motorbike size to car legal size! I wouldn't want to give plod any reason to stop me....................... I'm not sure if I'd be happy using what appears to be a single post lift relying on 4 bolts in tension into concrete either!!!!! Regards Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnC Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 That is utterly ridiculous - in a good way . And yes, the badge is a great touch. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 That’s Fabulous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Definitely NOT going out with you in the Snow !! Have fun Tom, i bet it's a dream come true. Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Looks well Tom, the badge is a nice touch. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 On 12/30/2020 at 6:11 PM, Bill944T said: Jobs on the list as follows:- 7. Change rear number plate from legal motorbike size to car legal size! 8. Change front number plate from illegal motorbike size to car legal size! I wouldn't want to give plod any reason to stop me....................... I'm not sure if I'd be happy using what appears to be a single post lift relying on 4 bolts in tension into concrete either!!!!! Regards Bill Hi Bill, Many thanks for your observation. I'd like to clarify if I may ? The car is staged on a two-post ramp, that is made by Bradbury, regarded as one of the best in the industry. It is a 3T, 2-post ramp (not the most flattering picture, I know), & specifically dimensioned for Triumph models in this instance. Furthermore, the workshop floor is made up of 18" of steel reinforced concrete, designed to carrying 100T + cranes and heavy plant machinery. Happy New Year & stay negative. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave McDonald said: Looks well Tom, the badge is a nice touch. Dave McD Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 8 hours ago, openroad said: Definitely NOT going out with you in the Snow !! Have fun Tom, i bet it's a dream come true. Conrad. Bring your spare undies mate !! Happy New Year & catch-up in the New Year. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 9 hours ago, Steves_TR6 said: That’s Fabulous! Thanks, Steve ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 10 hours ago, JohnC said: That is utterly ridiculous - in a good way . And yes, the badge is a great touch. John Many thanks, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 On 12/30/2020 at 5:42 PM, stuart said: Love that badge! Stuart. Cheers, Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 On 12/30/2020 at 5:32 PM, Openscape said: Looking great Tom, lovely to see the photos Cheers, Paul. Catch-up in the New Year. Have a good one. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Openscape Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Cheers Tom, All the very best too, look forward to enjoying your Cosumph! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GT6Tim Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 Tom, You mentalist! 10CR in 2022?? Talk soon! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted January 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, GT6Tim said: Tom, You mentalist! 10CR in 2022?? Talk soon! Tim Hi Tim, 10CR is a possibility in this car. However, I would never contemplate the RBRR in it, far too much risk and potential bad weather for it ! Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 I had EV Peterson produce a new grille badge, to the same profile as the original TR6, via 3-D printing. Here it is, installed last Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Openscape Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Terry Drury Racing! Very nice Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted March 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 13 hours ago, Openscape said: Terry Drury Racing! Very nice Tom Cheers, Paul. Hope all is well mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 So Tom how dose it compare with your other modified 6 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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