Triumph Sports Cars

engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" V8s (Stag and TR8)

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Monclar
Robert Fenner

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What Motor matches these Mounts?
Posted by: Monclar
Date: December 21, 2009 07:51AM

Hey Guys,

I acquired a TR6 which was at one time a V8 conversion. Its original motors mounts have been removed. I have circled the existing mounts, but I do not know which engine uses these mounts. Any ideas??

Thx

robert
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Jim Blackwood
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Re: What Motor matches these Mounts?
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: December 21, 2009 09:09AM

Looks like a typical GM mount. Not sure about the length.

Jim


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Re: What Motor matches these Mounts?
Posted by: Monclar
Date: December 21, 2009 09:18AM

Thanks Jim,

I am a NOOB to V8 conversions, anyone suggest a suitable GM engine that would not require too much alteration to the body of the TR6?


Bill Young
Bill Young
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Re: What Motor matches these Mounts?
Posted by: Bill Young
Date: December 21, 2009 12:45PM

From the mounts and the position of the lower radiator hose it looks like there was a Chevy small block V8 in there at one time. That would be my best bet and I think it would probably fit very well. That's what Ted Lathrop has in this car. [www.britishv8.org] There are photos of several other TR6s with Chevy engines in the photo section. [www.britishv8.org]



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Re: What Motor matches these Mounts?
Posted by: Monclar
Date: December 21, 2009 03:54PM

Hey Bill

Thanks for that. I am going to take a look at the rear axle and frame to see if they have been modified. I hope so...it will make this re-conversion a lot easier!


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Brian Marshall
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Re: What Motor matches these Mounts?
Posted by: Bugeyev8
Date: February 02, 2010 12:19AM

could have been a chevy v6 too, looking at teh steering column would tell us more, has it been modified? to put a SBC the column needs altering


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Mike D'Ambrogia
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Re: What Motor matches these Mounts?
Posted by: MikeD
Date: February 02, 2010 08:49PM

not SBC, the SBC mounting point is right above the rear *lower* control arm "adjustment box"



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Re: What Motor matches these Mounts?
Posted by: Monclar
Date: August 03, 2010 02:36PM

Hey Guys,

Sorry about the long delay in responding. I have attached a picture of the steering column. Any further help on determining the proper engine for this car would be greatly appreciated!
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Curtis Jacobson
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Re: What Motor matches these Mounts?
Posted by: Moderator
Date: August 05, 2010 05:20PM

Proper engine? I think you should completely ignore the motor mounts for awhile and think hard about what you ultimately want from this car and project. Let THAT ALONE determine which motor is "proper". I'm assuming you're reluctant to cut out and replace these mounts, but frankly finding a professional to do that for you shouldn't be a big deal.

Not sure about the steering shaft... but the radiator looks rather small for an over-200 hp engine. I'm thinking this car probably had a V6 or inline four. The ignition coil seems oddly located for a V8, and especially oddly located for a Chevy V8 (where the distributor is behind the carburetor.) What other mods do you see (e.g. for the transmission, rear axle, etc.)? Is the exhaust system still installed?


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