AdamSindrey Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Anyone throwin one away? :PI'm after one to rebuild but not a knackerd one that may need new crank, head etc and it must have the carbs and intake manifold with it.Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKent Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 if it ain't knackered you won't need to rebuild it will you!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSindrey Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 well a 90,000 mile engine may still run but not as well (read powerful) as if it had been rebuilt ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKent Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 yeah, but you will still have to replace all the same bits to rebuild it. so it doesn't matter if its a little bit knackered or a lot knackered. i think you have a lot to learn my boy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSindrey Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 Of course I have lots to learn but its the fact that I want to thats more important ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lister Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TR7-FOR-SPARES_W0QQitemZ4613188010QQcategoryZ27383QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemdont know where you are in the country but this is on ebay !!Lister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lister Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 or try a sprint enginehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRIUMPH-DOLOMITE-SPRINT-ENGINE-TR7-CONVERSION_W0QQitemZ4612973731QQcategoryZ27383QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemyeah your right i dont have much timeAl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSindrey Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 Terryman :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I've got one that blew it's head gasket... (probably got a manifold with some carbs somewhere as well). Free if you want to come and pick it up from Potters Bar in Herts. This came out of my first TR7 when I bought it. According to the previous owner, it went the day before (it was advertised as running). It's been undercover for 3 years, but last time I tried it, still turned over fine - just no compression because of the gasket.As Mr XYV said, if someone is giving something for nothing, something won't be right with it... so you'll end up stripping it down anyway.Let me know if you're interested. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSindrey Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 you got mail ;DThanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSindrey Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Thanks for the engine Ellis ;D Getting it out of the car was much easier than putting it in!Has anyone previous experience with the fast road cam from Piper cams? What kind of extra modifications are needed for it to accept the cam shaft? Would the power really lack below the 2000-2500rpm range?http://www.pipercams.co.uk/NewPiperWeb/redesign/05cams/triumph_cam.pdfI'm trying to rebuild this TR7 engine and coupled with a high flow filter, sports pipe and possibly a fast road camsahft make it in to a bit of a sleeper ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 It's worth asking about for cams that do and don't work.It's also worth noting that it's totally pointless to put in a cam that is too much for the engine - so don't be greedy.If you're going to put in a radical cam make sure you get the whole thing balanced etc so that it is able to rev to the limit. No use in the thing only coming on power at 6k when your engine will only do 5k. You will have a fast car by going for a lesser cam.Might be worth checking out Kent Cams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSindrey Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Scrap all of what I just said I want about 120 hp from the engine. :Pa rebuilt engine with a hi flow air filter and a sports pipe will make how much power? Thats on an 1850 exh manifold which is slightly more restrictive. Do HS8s go on to a TR7 engine without to much trouble?Sprint pistons fit and are higher compression, what benefits/draw backs could arise if they were fitted? Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 1850 m/f is very restrictive... much though I hate to be a party pooper, if you want the power, is probably easier/cheaper to get a sprint engine.. the 1850 exh m/f is 'orrible, and the tubular design from TT (from memory) goes under the subframe reducing ground clearance quite a bit. It's all well and good bolting on HS8's, cams etc, but if the gas can't get out of the engine well, then it's gonna struggle.. I had a standard (tired) 1850 lump in my dolly for a looong time, only engine related mod was a Janspeed exhaust (a must, and far better than the Rimmers rubbish), and did several road rallies and a stage in it..I'd spend the money on the handling (& brakes!) first..p.s. the valve cut outs in the Sprint pistons are the wrong shape/position for an 8v head.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 [quote by=AdamSindrey link=Blah.pl?b=tr78,m=1139602618,s=12 date=1140097346]Scrap all of what I just said I want about 120 hp from the engine. :P [/quote]I have a Triumph Tune "fast road"cam (TT10204) in my TR7 (dhc) This produces around 135 BHP (Din) after setting it up on a rolling road with TT valves etc.. The good thing is that it pulls very strong from 1500rpmWell at least it did till it was lead up in 1998, but it's revival is near .... ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSindrey Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 And where can you get such goodies ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Moss...www.moss-europe.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 [quote by=AdamSindrey link=Blah.pl?b=tr78,m=1139602618,s=15 date=1140168101]And where can you get such goodies ;D[/quote]Just forgot, it has also K&N filters on the SU's (HS6) with about 2" long trumpets and tubular exhaust manifold.If you're going to use the TR7 engine in a Dolomite you'll lose some power because of the not so very well flowing cast iron exhaustmanifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSindrey Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 so what in total has your engine had done to it? Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 [quote by=AdamSindrey link=Blah.pl?b=tr78,m=1139602618,s=18 date=1140181195]so what in total has your engine had done to it? [/quote]Well than, in a nutshell ....The bottom end is standard save for a much needed rebore and a lightened flywheel (munis 1,5 kg if I remember well);Head scimmed (now runs at approx 10 : 1 compression ratio);Stainless steel valves with uprated single springs and bronze alloy valveguides plus Fast Road Camshaft;Carburators HS6 with ram Pipes and deep KN filters and new needles (set up on a rolling road);4-2-1 tubular exhaust manifold with 2" bore exhaust system;Lumenition ignition kit for standard distributor plus some tinkering with the advance timing.After that it run for 50.000 km without being touched (only new oil + filter every 10.000 km) It avaraged between 11 and 12 km per litre fuel. And then the tinworm got into the body .... :'(Bear in mind that when you're using a camshaft with a reground profile you almost certainly need thicker valve shims than the standard ones.As the work was carried out over 10 years ago it's better to contact Moss or S&S for availability etc. By the way S&S also do various grades off tune for the 8VOh and leave the HS8 on the shelve, not worth the trouble compared to a HS6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lister Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 ive still got a new fast rally cam if anyone wants one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSindrey Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 How much power do you think I'd be getting by doing all that youv'e done to your engine but with the 1850 zorst manifold?Thanks ,Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beans Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 [quote by=davesideways link=Blah.pl?b=tr78,m=1139602618,s=22 date=1140360517]a sprint motor in it for about £10 [/quote]Dave, do you have a Sprint engine lying around for £10 ???As a thrifty Dutchie I am always interested in one for that kind of money ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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