Just acquired the Russ Grantham 1969 Triumph TR6 SVO Ford 2.3 Turbo
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DiDueColpi Fred Key West coast - Canada (1365 posts) Registered: 05/14/2010 03:06AM Main British Car: I really thought that I'd be an action figure by now! |
Re: Just acquired the Russ Grantham 1969 Triumph TR6 SVO Ford 2.3 Turbo
Very cool truck, super cool car.
I would have had a terrible time deciding between the two. I've had a 02 Silverado with a combined 20" lift on 48 inch super swampers. And a lowered Europa on 17,s Got tired of being a mountain goat to get into the truck, and exiting a car wreck to get out of the Europa. But would buy either one back in a heart beat! I'd go for a nice soft top and maybe a bikini top for the hot days. Park it for the snow and live happily ever after. What ever you decide it will be tons of fun. Live like you mean it. Fred |
88v8 Ivor Duarte Gloucestershire UK (1041 posts) Registered: 02/11/2010 04:29AM Main British Car: 1974 Land Rover Lightweight V8 |
Re: Just acquired the Russ Grantham 1969 Triumph TR6 SVO Ford 2.3 Turbo
Hello and welcome.
If the heater is working OK, the soft-top is pretty cosy. A Breezebreaker behind the seats keeps the wind from wrapping round and blowing your hair into your eyes. Not sure the original Breeze Breaker is still being made for the TR6, but Moss have options. Highly recommended, improves comfort beyond all expectations. [www.moss-europe.co.uk] Ivor |
JGug1 Jim Guglielmino Pagosa Springs, CO, Kansas City, KS (10 posts) Registered: 04/22/2012 07:23PM Main British Car: TR3, TR4, TR7, MGB-GT/215 V8, Mercedes Benz C Clas Numerous |
Re: Just acquired the Russ Grantham 1969 Triumph TR6 SVO Ford 2.3 Turbo
We really should communicate. I too, have an SVO 2.3 turbo in a TR6. I've read the original description of the build on your car here and it is apparently producing about 300 hp. I don't have any idea where my engine is. However, the head has not been worked on and it is my understanding that is a HUGE thing to do. I am planning on it. My engine does have a Ranger roller cam and an isuzo NPR intercooler but is otherwise stock. I too, have a T5 transmission. The gearing on the NOS rear end isn't bad but Good Parts has a Nissan rear end that is much stronger and is like LSD. I plan to get it. Notice that my right inner fender had to be modified to allow the engine to be mounted. However, my hood is NOS. No changes were needed to the hood.
Jim G |
88v8 Ivor Duarte Gloucestershire UK (1041 posts) Registered: 02/11/2010 04:29AM Main British Car: 1974 Land Rover Lightweight V8 |
Re: Just acquired the Russ Grantham 1969 Triumph TR6 SVO Ford 2.3 Turbo
Quote: My car pictured above had the Goodparts LSD conversion with the Nissan R200 diff.. I do indeed recommend it. While installing, you should look very carefully at the diff mounts on the original frame as they are prone to cracking. There are strengthening kits available that box the mounts, fiddly job that needs a competent welder. Might already have been done when your car was modified. Ivor |
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JGug1 Jim Guglielmino Pagosa Springs, CO, Kansas City, KS (10 posts) Registered: 04/22/2012 07:23PM Main British Car: TR3, TR4, TR7, MGB-GT/215 V8, Mercedes Benz C Clas Numerous |
Re: Just acquired the Russ Grantham 1969 Triumph TR6 SVO Ford 2.3 Turbo
Thank you for that heads up, 88V8. I'll copy and hand to my restorer.
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