Tim Bancroft Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Excuse my ignorance, but as the title asks, is this possible. Do I need extra parts? Obviously would have to shorten the propshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 It sits on different mounts to standard, have a look on the TRShop website, they show the J type adaptor plate. Obviously you'd need the appropriate loom too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Thanks Ian for the reply. I will have a look at the TR Shop site. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Clutch plate is different. Maybe cover?? Box is the same length (I think) but I am unsure if the flange hole spacing are the same. But easy enough to sort out. No idea about cross shaft and clutch release mechanism. Especially the bearing and carrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 You have a TR6??! You'll need a saloon clutch plate as the TR6 input shaft is bigger. Propshaft should be the same. Mounting arrangements might depend on the age of the TR6 and whether it came from the A-type or J-type era? If early A-type era there may be complications (not a TR6 expert but ISTR reading of issues). Speedo cable, wiring etc. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Different plate, same cover, different release bearing and carrier, gives a much nicer clutch, less "hairy chested" more "grand tourer" might be a slight difference in ratios. Better bet may be a Sprint box and swap input shaft to a saloon one. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Ah yes, first gear on a saloon is pretty low....That is definitely something to consider. I forgot about that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 Thanks for the replies, chaps. Ended up getting an early TR6 with a A type. Not sure what to make of these TRs, thought they were supposed to be brutal, reckon my GT6 is more hardcore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Quoted from timbancroft61- Thanks for the replies, chaps. Ended up getting an early TR6 with a A type. Not sure what to make of these TRs, thought they were supposed to be brutal, reckon my GT6 is more hardcore! Know what you mean. I enjoy hassling TR6s with the Vitesse! The small chassis cars certainly kick your ass harder..... Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 TR6 hardcore? If you mean hard to drive, maybe. Compared to a GT6 or Spitfire everything is so much heavier, your left leg will be begging for mercy in a traffic queue. If you stick to standard suspension, they are more comfortable as the extra weight makes a big difference. Do not think of lowering it!!! They are more "hardcore" if you go camping as the lack of luggage space compared to a Spitfire means a smaller tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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