Barely Functional Racing LS Swaps a Triumph TR4

Indy-Guy said:

Let's see what damage we can do.....

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I'll just leave this here:

In reply to Indy-Guy :

I hereby name you a honorary redneck first class!  Congrats!

In reply to Stampie :

Thanks.  Turns out the boat tank wasn't  necessary  

Where are the kids while this level of moral guidance is being put forth?

Pete

NOHOME said:

Where are the kids while this level of moral guidance is being put forth?

 

Pete

Who do you think was filming this episode of "poor decision making?"

Indy-Guy said:

NOHOME said:

Where are the kids while this level of moral guidance is being put forth?

 

Pete

Who do you think was filming this episode of "poor decision making?"

Yes! That's awesome.

Humpie meet TR(ash):

Indy-kid#3 was wrenching on his valve cover racer:

Old exhaust out:

I really hope I can make the old drive shaft work. It'll help the budget.

Speaking of transmissions, here's what's going behind the LS engine:

It got a good bath the same day I washed the engine.

#indianalyfe

In reply to Robbie :

True.

It was cold in the garage last night.

If you don't want to dick with mechanical clutch linkages I have a bellhousing and fork for hydro  clutch.  Would just need a $15 slave cylinder for a 90 c3500.  I can bring it tomorrow 

Patrick said:

If you don't want to dick with mechanical clutch linkages I have a bellhousing and fork for hydro  clutch.  Would just need a $15 slave cylinder for a 90 c3500.  I can bring it tomorrow 

Yes, please.  That'll give me options.  I was going to attempt a hydraulic throw-out bearing conversion on this one, but I like your option better.

I'll send you a text.

Parts loaded in the trunk of my V8 Jaguar to trade with Patrick, for parts to make my V8 Triumph.  Life is good 

Lookit the size of that trunk!

In reply to Knurled. :

The deal went down as planned.

Edit:

Here's the haul, I traded all this stuff (from the 4x4 GMC Envoy):

• Oil Pan, pick up tube & dipstick
• Transfer Case
• Front Differential
• Front Drive Shaft
• Front Idler Bearing
• Inner CV Shafts

Here's what I got in return:

• F-Body Oil Pan (Patrick is still looking for the dipstick tube)
• Bell Housing from a 1990 3500 series Chevy Truck (that uses a hydraulic clutch fork)

Patrick also picked up from Summit a brand new Corvette harmonic balancer from the Clearance rack for me.  That was  a separate cash deal.  Price for that was $60.

Take that, all you fiberglass Cobra replica owners!

The King of Cars N Coffee has arrived. Nice build!

I'll admit ignorance - what transmission is that?

Indy-Guy said:

Here's the haul, I traded all this stuff (from the 4x4 GMC Envoy):

• Oil Pan, pick up tube & dipstick
• Transfer Case
• Front Differential
• Front Drive Shaft
• Front Idler Bearing
• Inner CV Shafts

Hmm, I suspect Patrick is up to something big for next years challenge

In reply to 2002maniac :

future ideas.  Plus brian really needed a budget neutral car oil pan and the next 2 I'm doing require the holley 302-1 swap pan so I could spare the camaro pan.  It was my way of hooking him up to try and get the tr4 to the challenge while getting something i am either going to use or scrap one day

I think i have an LS2 Intake, injectors, and fuel rail if you are interested in the upgrade from the LS4 (worst flowing of all of them).  It would mean you'd have to find a 90mm tbody but should flow a lot more air than what you have.  If interested just cover the shipping from Cincy.

TVR Scott said:

I'll admit ignorance - what transmission is that?

Stock transmission from an '81 Chevy Square body truck.  Wiki names it as an NP833  (other sources call it A833-OD).  It's a four speed, with fourth gear being an overdrive.

84FSP said:

I think i have an LS2 Intake, injectors, and fuel rail if you are interested in the upgrade from the LS4 (worst flowing of all of them).  It would mean you'd have to find a 90mm tbody but should flow a lot more air than what you have.  If interested just cover the shipping from Cincy.

Thanks! Absolutely Interested.  How soon do you need it gone?  I can probably get down there to pick it up in the next month or so (Shipping costs would have to be included in the budget)

I'll send you a PM

Mopar trans ftmfw!!!!

Patrick said:

In reply to 2002maniac :

future ideas.  Plus brian really needed a budget neutral car oil pan and the next 2 I'm doing require the holley 302-1 swap pan so I could spare the camaro pan.  It was my way of hooking him up to try and get the tr4 to the challenge while getting something i am either going to use or scrap one day

I have a Camaro LS3 oil pan/pickup with a $125 price tag still attached if you ever want to scrap that stuff.

AWD LS4 RX-7 is never not in play, it just depends on how annoyed at drivetrain harmonics I am that day

Indy-Guy said:

Patrick also picked up from Summit a brand new Corvette harmonic balancer from the Clearance rack for me. 

DANGIT!  I knew I shoulda drove down there every night.  Corvette damper is high on my list of things to acquire, because of clearance and shortness reasons.  I can at least sleep comfortably knowing that it went to a good home.