A What Engine Thread - TR4 swap edition

NOHOME said:

If you go 5.0 in the TR6, what to do about the differential?  While there, don't forget the TR6 Achilles heel of the diff mount being questionable at best.

 

A ford Racing T5 wi with t 2.96 first and .63 OD would work just fine for this application and all for the low-low price of only $1200 from Jegs. That would be my chosen route since pretty much every T5 I have driven is wounded and in need of a rebuild anyways.

TR4. Solid axle.

Duh...for some reason my brain was stuck in TR6 not 4.

so an 8.8 with a 3.27 is an easy button for you.

In reply to NOHOME :

Yes. Expect a "how to shorten an 8.8" thread from me in the future.

In reply to Indy-Barely Functional-Guy :

Of coarse if you want a V8 you can get a Jag V8 which is all aluminum and pretty compact. They go up to 550 horsepower stock.  I haven’t looked at prices. But I’ve seen them in wrecking yards  where the engine is the only thing left that’s not smashed up from the accident. 

Probably take me a whole afternoon to make an adapter plate for a T 5. 

frenchyd said:

In reply to Indy-Barely Functional-Guy :

Of coarse if you want a V8 you can get a Jag V8 which is all aluminum and pretty compact. They go up to 550 horsepower stock.  I haven’t looked at prices. But I’ve seen them in wrecking yards  where the engine is the only thing left that’s not smashed up from the accident. 

Probably take me a whole afternoon to make an adapter plate for a T 5. 

You mean like this one. $500

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy said:

In reply to NOHOME :

Yes. Expect a "how to shorten an 8.8" thread from me in the future.

If you get the explorer axle, can you use the fact that the pumkin is offset and get away with shorteing only the one side and using two short axles?

http://thefabricatorseries.com/build-blogs/how-to-narrow-a-ford-explorer-88-rear-axle-part-1-prelude-and-qa

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy said:

frenchyd said:

In reply to Indy-Barely Functional-Guy :

Of coarse if you want a V8 you can get a Jag V8 which is all aluminum and pretty compact. They go up to 550 horsepower stock.  I haven’t looked at prices. But I’ve seen them in wrecking yards  where the engine is the only thing left that’s not smashed up from the accident. 

Probably take me a whole afternoon to make an adapter plate for a T 5. 

You mean like this one. $500

 

 

This is why I haven't started the build thread yet. Easily distracted...

Note to self, SBF. SBF. SBF.

In reply to NOHOME :

Great information in that link. Gonna take me a bit to fully understand it all.

Thanks for posting.

AJ V8's are not compact.

In reply to yupididit :

Did you get my email about your XJR?

There's a lineage linking the Ford Duratec and Mazda K with the Jag S-Type V6 right?  Reference "Jag S-type powered Miata."

My vote is Ford/Mazda/Jag V6.

SBF T5 is a popular swap over at http://www.britishv8.org/Photos-Triumph-Conversions.htm. Carbed SBF oughta make a conservative 300hp or more w/ aftermarket. Or, EFI for reliability. Oughta be budget friendly.

LS T56 too.  http://www.britishv8.org/Triumph/CalvinGrannis.htm 408hp/ 390ft-lbs

Been following that site for years now wanting to build but looks like a retirement project now. 

In reply to Indy-Barely Functional-Guy :

I did not. Resend it

What’s that 2.0L V6 that Mazda sold abroad? Sounds awesome. 

Found it

https://youtu.be/jK7FjK1YMng

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy said:

Indy-Barely Functional-Guy said:

frenchyd said:

In reply to Indy-Barely Functional-Guy :

Of coarse if you want a V8 you can get a Jag V8 which is all aluminum and pretty compact. They go up to 550 horsepower stock.  I haven’t looked at prices. But I’ve seen them in wrecking yards  where the engine is the only thing left that’s not smashed up from the accident. 

Probably take me a whole afternoon to make an adapter plate for a T 5. 

You mean like this one. $500

 

 

This is why I haven't started the build thread yet. Easily distracted...

Note to self, SBF. SBF. SBF.

I wonder what a regular Jag V8 would cost to put underneath that supercharger?   If cheap enough call and make a low ball offer .   Might be a lot of fun!!!! 

If you can stand to tear yourself away from British, the GM pushrod 60 deg. V6 family has a lot of options, all the way from older style cast iron head versions to modern alloy head engines with modern management systems.

This is mine, a 3.4 Camaro engine (1995) in a 1956 MGA (body is modded, in case you notice the lack of MG body bits).  Would fit your TR nicely .

mad_machine said:

Stick with the I6. perhaps an S52 from the E36m3?

TR4s had four cylinder engines.  You might be thinking TR6.

In reply to Indy-Barely Functional-Guy :

Indy, 

My friends and I are embarking on the same project as the and we are starting the search for the engine and trans as well.... I'd love to collaborate with you if you don't mind!  But it won't let me direct contact you

Canoeboration?

In reply to canopygrl :

Well if you're not going to power your TR4 with a canoe, we can just collaborate here on the forum.

I've had a lot of luck with a 2.0 Turbo Ecotec in my old British car. The engine fits in a 24"x24"x24" cube and makes about 325 hp on 91 octane with all stock parts.

So, how's the swap going? What did you end up picking?

https://www.rx8club.com/non-rotary-swaps-196/kickers-v6-swap-thread-241226/

See you in a couple of days. 

Reminder, there was a free Rodeo available in North Georgia, he may now be selling it.