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Triumph Sports Cars

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

britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA!

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: britcars Date: June 11, 2011 07:42PM Good to see the progress Dale. I've been wondering how things were moving along with you and your car but don't think to visit the Triumph side very often. That is going to be one very nice ride! Take care, Phil O New Brunswick

tr6turbo Dale Knapke Sidney, Ohio (169 posts) Registered: 08/24/2008 09:44PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: tr6turbo Date: July 04, 2011 04:28PM A little more progress.

Keith Keith Tanner Grand Junction, Colorado (92 posts) Registered: 10/31/2008 01:45AM Main British Car: For the purpose of this forum, 1972 MGB GT 5.7l Chevrolet LS1

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: Keith Date: July 05, 2011 12:56AM I just found out about this over on the MG side of the house. Very nice, I'm looking forward to seeing how it all turns out. I've always felt that, aesthetically, the TR6 needed a few extra inches in body width but I have to say the car looks good with the extra wheelbase. By the way, those wheels are the Enkei 92. They've just been put back into production. Enkei Classic wheels

Keith Keith Tanner Grand Junction, Colorado (92 posts) Registered: 10/31/2008 01:45AM Main British Car: For the purpose of this forum, 1972 MGB GT 5.7l Chevrolet LS1

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: Keith Date: July 05, 2011 06:20PM I don't know if they come with custom offsets these days, looks like the only 5-bolt application currently listed is a 5x114.3 15x7 with a +38 offset. Hopefully that works for you - and it's a good thing you didn't hurt one! I'm enjoying watching the car's rebirth, thanks for sharing.

MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4512 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: MGBV8 Date: July 09, 2011 08:58AM Dale, They don't have your size. I don't believe there are any custom offerings at all. It's a very limited production return, primarily for the tuner market. [www.enkei.com] I looked at them real hard cause they are virtually the same as my American Racing wheels (although mine are a bit lighter).

jdevries john devries grand rapids mi (18 posts) Registered: 05/08/2011 06:06PM Main British Car: 1963tr4 chevrolet destroked 400 to 358cu in

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: jdevries Date: July 09, 2011 08:29PM Dale, really like what you've done to the tr-6. What class are you trying to fit into with the wheel base stretch? Have you got any times and speeds that you wish to post? I think it's possible to make lots of power with the ford turbo four and there have been some articles in Hot Rod of people who have done just that. I think nine second times are easily within reach. John

jdevries john devries grand rapids mi (18 posts) Registered: 05/08/2011 06:06PM Main British Car: 1963tr4 chevrolet destroked 400 to 358cu in

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: jdevries Date: July 11, 2011 09:44PM Dale, awesome, that hairdryer is one great equalizer. What are you using for a contoller for the injectors and the wastegate? Have you spent much on the internals to make it tough? It's got to be making 500+hp to run that good. I like the idea of being able to drive to the strip, run as hard as the trailered in cars and then drive it home, and still be able to go around a corner fast. Must really catch some of them by surprise. Plus you made it yourself. Gotta love it. John Dale, found your pics and write up. Answers most questions. Nice job. John. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/15/2011 06:21PM by jdevries.

tr6turbo Dale Knapke Sidney, Ohio (169 posts) Registered: 08/24/2008 09:44PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: tr6turbo Date: July 31, 2011 08:41PM She is on the ground and running. My goal is to get the body panels on the car and get it out to the track less finish paint and interior. It still needs more work before I can do that but it is getting close. It will be an ugly duckling but at least I can get some enjoyment out of it before winter. The plan is to finish it over the winter.

kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: kstevusa Date: August 02, 2011 08:41AM Congrats Dale, your project has come a long ways in 13 months. Seeing the car at ORP garage, I thought is was totaled. Look fwd to seeing you in the future at the V8 meets. SAFETY FASTER! Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/02/2011 01:46PM by kstevusa.

tr6turbo Dale Knapke Sidney, Ohio (169 posts) Registered: 08/24/2008 09:44PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: tr6turbo Date: August 21, 2011 11:25AM Went to the track to shake down the car. It sure felt good to be able to make some passes. If I had lights and everyting on it I could do this on the road. Anyway I do have a couple of problems to work out. It will only make half as much boost as it should and my wide band O2 is dead so I have to run the engine management in open loop. Half boost means half as much fun so I need to fix that first.

BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6469 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: BlownMGB-V8 Date: August 21, 2011 04:33PM Dale, I think it's fairly obvious if you are familiar with TR's. But I also think it looks very good, and muscular in a long-hood sort of way. JB

74ls1tr6 Calvin Grannis Elk Grove,CA (1151 posts) Registered: 11/10/2007 10:05AM Main British Car: 74 TR6 / 71 MGB GT TR6/Ls1 71 MGB GT/Ls1

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: 74ls1tr6 Date: August 22, 2011 09:44AM Great progress Dale. I think it looks OK with the 2" added. It was for a good cause and reason. I bet that felt real good getting out on the track again. Congrats on your progress and not letting the passed stop you Dale. Calvin

britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA!

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: britcars Date: August 25, 2011 07:24PM Looking good Dale! I'm sure it was a great feeling to be driving the car. Shouldn't be too much longer before you're on the road again. I think that the extra two inches is noticeable to me perhaps only because I'm aware of it. Probably most people won't notice that it's had a bit of a stretch. take care! Phil Ossinger New Brunswick

MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4512 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215

Re: Reinventing my TR6 Posted by: MGBV8 Date: September 04, 2011 09:09PM Paint it & park it next to Ted's. Then, we can watch & see who notices. I think it is very subtle.

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