Triumph Sports Cars
engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" V8s (Stag and TR8)
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6518 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Kenny, if you enter a space between your photos they display better. Just a helpful tip.
Jim |
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
The T shirt area has been the worst to get everything to fit. But finally, I think I've got progress.
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Finally done with the exhaust routing, it took several tries till i had something that didn't look like it would rattle or be too close to something. Still closer in areas than i would like but I'm sticking with this. I just hope it sounds right.
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Another round of test fits. I decided since the exhaust was now done i might as well see how it fit.
I'm glad i did, it taught me that the Downpipes (headers) need to be on when the motor goes in, also, that unless you just like fighting nuts and bolts that the diff end of the drive shaft needs to be installed. I also learned that my body work will need to be much larger if i have to mount an alternator on the driver's side. Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/14/2023 04:40PM by Kard150. |
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
A few more updates
I ordered a CTS coolant pipe after tons of research and like most things in this swap it will need to be modified, I'm still looking at options to get this to work. Also finished up my sway bar mod. |
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
It probably seems like a weird point in my build to be thinking about the console but I'm at a bit of a lull waiting to sort out my radiator and a few other things.
So, i started looking at my options. |
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
I made a stand to put on a trailer, I'll be praying to whole way to Dillard. Still need a few more braces.
Also worked on making some wing vents Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/22/2023 10:31PM by Kard150. |
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Hi Kenny, this info is very helpful, I just picked up a Camaro LFX for my 61 Morris Traveller, I see you used the factory T56 6 speed manual, is the transmission the LS/LT opt MV5? I was also wondering if you could tell me what shifter unit you used, from what I have seen the stock shifter is extended way back.
Appreciate the help, Louis |
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Hey Louis, yes, i used the MV5 and the shifter came off Ebay for the Camaro SS, I actually got it by accident. I did cut the shifter rod down but can't recall exactly how much.
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