RobRennie Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 On 12/17/2021 at 6:12 PM, roy53 said: Which is why i am thinking of the straight inline 6 BMW although the Nissen used by some in the States deserves looking into Hi Roy, I have the BMW straight 6 M50 engine fitted in mine, together with a BMW 5 speed box. I didn't do the conversion and there were / are a few snags that still need working on - if you are thinking of it, feel free to come and see it. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CP26309 Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 I remember driving my brothers Sierra Cosworth when it was new, and struggle to imagine that kind of performance in a TR6! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRennie Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 5 hours ago, CP26309 said: I remember driving my brothers Sierra Cosworth when it was new, and struggle to imagine that kind of performance in a TR6! I find keeping my eyes closed helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Bit of an update. Turbo charger removed, and upgraded from a 2WD to 4WD spec. Then more modern internals & upgrades inside. 270 degree bearing removed & fitted with a 360 degree bearing, which increases the reliability of the unit, & allows a safer way of running higher boost pressure. Thankfully the car came with a spare set of bigger injectors, as the current ones run out of fuel at 350bhp, which will be required for the new turbo charger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FatJon Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 I believe there are several suppliers making period 70s toilet roll holders! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Openscape Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 More power then Tom? Tremendous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 17 hours ago, Openscape said: More power then Tom? Tremendous Just a little bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CP26309 Posted August 15, 2022 Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 So, as it's no longer a 'Historic Vehicle' by DVLA definition you have to pay annual Car Tax I assume, so how do the DVLA calculate it, from the MOT emissions? if so what does it cost annually just out of interest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill944T Posted August 15, 2022 Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 43 minutes ago, CP26309 said: So, as it's no longer a 'Historic Vehicle' by DVLA definition you have to pay annual Car Tax I assume, so how do the DVLA calculate it, from the MOT emissions? if so what does it cost annually just out of interest? Ouch! Regards Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/15/2022 at 12:23 PM, CP26309 said: So, as it's no longer a 'Historic Vehicle' by DVLA definition you have to pay annual Car Tax I assume, so how do the DVLA calculate it, from the MOT emissions? if so what does it cost annually just out of interest? The engine was installed in 1990, so there are no issues in that regard. I believe it is if any modifications of this sort in the last 30 years, which would mean 1992. The V5 was updated with the Cosworth engine size (CC), & engine number at this time also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted September 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 I got my brother on polishing duties at the weekend, & the old girl has polished up quite well ! It is my no means perfect, but not bad at all. The new turbo charger and general mechanical make-over, has really changed the experience. It has always pulled hard & strong, but now it just takes off & screams ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Openscape Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 Very nice Tom, must be quite an experience to drive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted September 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 14 hours ago, Openscape said: Very nice Tom, must be quite an experience to drive! Hi Paul, It is quite entertaining, & hope to get some miles on soon, providing it is dry ! Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted December 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 MOT time soon, & oil change. Need to get it booked in for mapping at some point, too, but still runs well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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