Triumph V8 Forum, Hope to hear from someone with experience. Not a

Triumph V8 Forum, Hope to hear from someone with experience. Not a race engine, just looking for improvements. It has the Triumph V8 with modified carburetter, cooling, ignition and alternator. Yep, I'm de -powering a 5. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. After seeing the types of molestations necessary to install V8 engines in a Spitfire that I looked at, I have decide to just look for an unmolested car. Most people TR8 (or TR7 V8) If it’s your experiences or any issues with the V8 that you want to share, then post away here 1916 Topics 19113 Posts Last post Re: watts link by Beans Sun Nov 02, 2025 5:37 pm TR7 Sprint Whether it’s about the rare factory model or you want to talk about the 16-valve upgrade, this is the area for you. But I'd like to share my build progress. BritishV8 Forum - Index buy, sell, or trade - cars, parts, tools, etc. Connect with enthusiasts of Triumph Motorcycle Forum for expert discussions and advice, performance upgrades, tips, and technical support, and custom builds across all Triumph Motorcycle models. Jul 20, 2025 · Not sure where I should be posting this. The intake is a shocker. 0 and 2. :' ( My take on some of the major (design?) faults on the Stag engine: 1. Feb 12, 2020 · Triumph generally didn't install unecessary bits on the car. com/listing/1974-triumph-tr6-266/ 1972 Sapphire Blue TR6 1973 MGB Rover V8 LT 77 A forum community dedicated to Triumph Motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Join this amazing group of people and start discussing the thing that we all love, Triumph Motorcycles. Any recommendations greatly appreciated. A free, independent forum for people who love Triumph motorcycles. As well as my current P1800 V8 swap. For the long story The original plan for this car was to rebuild it as a stock &quot;driver&quot;, well things have changed. 0 16 Valve) and the TR8 (V8 3. West valley instruments seems to be having difficulty filling my order for gaskets and bulb covers. Now to your BOP bellhouseing is it a H car design where the throw out arm comes out about 20 degrees on lower left side under or near gas pedal. I have decided to install a 200 horsepower 1963 Buick 215 (3. #madeincoventry #classiccar#triumphstag #triumphstagv8 #v8 #yellowcar #carsofinstagram #classiccarsofinstagram #foryou #foryoupage #stag 645magazine 2,911 Registration to this Forum is open to Members of The Stag Owners Club (SOC) and Affiliated Overseas Clubs. A real treat hearing Rod’s Triumph Stag start and warm up. Is there room?? I am just wondering if anybody has added this type of power steering to their TR6 that has a V8 in it? Any photos would be greatly appreciated! I know it wo No room for a blue bulb cover. I know at least 1/2 the readers will consider this blasphemy but the other 1/2 might like a look at those who have made such changes. I would like to stay with the original engine, however the parts are quite expensive for an engine that wasn't very good to start with. A discussion forum for Triumph Owners. 5) that TRIUMPH produced from 1975 through to 1981 Triumph Car Owners Club : Spitfire TR6 GT6 TR250 TR3 TR4 TR7 TR8 : Forum, Photos, Cars For Sale, Buy & Sell, Repair, Restoration, Events : FREE to join The Ford V8 T5 has the good gear ratio set-up and easier to find than GM V8 T5, V6 has bad ratio, first gear is a granny. 0 V8 Spitfire. I found a new convertible top on the Triumph forum for cheap, will pick it up on Virginia soon or may have to ship it because of the lockdown. A forum community dedicated to Triumph Motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. As stated by someone previously, the inside is Robin egg blue. Owners and Enthusiasts of the Triumph Street Triple. Clean rear bridge pieces from a TR6. . An interesting option although I am certain a Rover V8 would cost less and incur less engineering. Learn More. Join us and help make this the best Triumph Welcome to the TR7 TR8 Owners Club we look after the TR7 (2. I'll post this in the Triumph Forum as well, but I thought MG people might be interested in Triumph's experience in developing its own V8 (instead of using the Rover V8). Is there conversion kits to put in a Rover or small block GM or Ford engine? Also the steering rack i Triumph Spitfire, 1500, GT6 technical questions and owner chat forum. Stag, 2500, Dolomite, Herald, Spitfire, Vitesse, TR2-8 and more Triumph TR7 and TR8 technical questions and owner chat forum Welcome! The Vintage Triumph Register (VTR) is a North American Triumph car club of over 2,800 Triumph owners and enthusiasts supporting and showcasing all models of Triumphs. (Rover 4. Why, you ask? Short story, the V8 is too big and I'm not willing to live with the compromises that were made to fit that engine. This award-winning VTR web site has been assembled through the co-operative efforts of many VTR members to make these pages a current and accurate resource for Triumph enthusiasts worldwide. 45 with short tires. It may have worked okay for a dedicated drag racer, but I want a road/track car. Twenty year ago, when first bought I know probably shouldn’t post this here, but I’m looking for a good usable hood for my TR6. Come join the discussion about performance, racing, cafe racers, bobbers, riding, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Registration to this Forum is open to Members of The Stag Owners Club (SOC) and Affiliated Overseas Clubs. Non members with an interest in the Triumph Stag may avail of a 30 day trial membership of the Forum. I purchased one a couple weeks ago and delivered it to my buddies body shop and he said it is usable but very wavy and would end up being bonds from one end to the other. All the welds are on the outside of the frame Good Day! 1973 TR6 Ford 302. my father says that the one i bought this past summer drives like In October 2011, I bought a V8-powered 1976 Triumph Spitfire off of eBay. VTR publishes a bi-monthly The amazing Street Triple. Twenty year ago, when first bought A variety of useful threads and topics - start your search for information here! Welcome to Triumph Motorcycle Forum - TriumphTalk Forum. Connect with members in this General Motorcycle Chat forum to discuss all things Triumph and motorcycles—maintenance, gear, riding tips, and more with fellow enthusiasts. Welcome to Triumph Motorcycle Forum - TriumphTalk Forum. 0 engine is simply one of the worst V8 engines that I have ever dealt with – possibly one of the worst ever made. Im considering adding the Prius power steering unit to my TR. Apr 9, 2020 · Triumph V8 by ozyfordman » Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:54 am Has anyone on this forum done any port development on the 3 litre Triumph OHC V8 heads and manifold. Truly top flight! Real Group 44 fiberglass hood. My 1976 TR6 has a Ford V8 and running gear conversion. 3778 Topics 39644 Posts Last post Re: Spare wheel well replacem Forums Welcome to The Triumph Forum The World's busiest Triumph Forum. This site uses cookies. I’ve not pulled the MC out yet but I’d like to know what to look for deciding whether to rebuild or replace it. Threads created in this forum often get moved to their appropriate specific model forum. First pic is my highschool car. Triumph Forum - Street Triple, Speed Triple, Tiger, Daytona, Bonneville, Trophy, Scrambler & Thunderbird. The T5 5th gear is needed as the TR7 rear axle is 3. 69 tr6 302 New build. 40 years later is 74 tr6 built to the nuts 302 with tkx 5spd engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus Triumph Sports Cars engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" V8s (Stag and TR8) Feb 8, 2026 · The all purpose forum for any TR7/8 related topics. A light high performance modern aluminum 4 cylinder (like the Honda S2000) makes much more sense. Also sandblasted the convertible top frame and painted it up, ordered all the hardware and webbing from TRF to get it installed in the car. This combination should be 60 to 80 pounds lighter and have twice the power of Holy moly. GM, Ford and a host of other auto companies came up with money to allow it to continue to operate. As for finding Sasquatch, I suggest you look on the History Channel, as they have a reality show where Sasquatch is the object of an intensive search. Our 71 Stag is ready for an engine overhaul or replacement. 5L) aluminum v8 engine and a T5 5 speed transmission. You might also pick up a copy of Roger Williams' book "How to Improve Triumph TR7/TR7-V8/TR8" which details the Rover and Sprint engine swaps into a TR7 shell. The best naked Triple. Come join the discussion about performance, racing, cafe racers, bobbers, riding, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! i have two 1980 tr7's, one of them is my fathers that he bought back in 1980 and is shot to hell and has been in the process of being restored and the other is one i bought this past summer which is in almost show quality condition. Playing with one at the moment, just like to gauge my progress. (Please keep ads out of the other forums!) There is an article about some guys from the Long Island Triumph Association who are building a V8 TR6. Join the Triumph Tiger 800 forum for expert tips on maintenance, performance upgrades, parts, and rider discussions. But in the Austin Mini world, we can upgrade from a 850cc engine, to a 998cc and even a 1275cc without having to perform any surger Is that the one you are talking about? If so, please excuse my misread of your response, and you are spot on correct, the correct engine for the Stag is the "Triumph V8 "properly rebuilt!. Is there room?? I am just wondering if anybody has added this type of power steering to their TR6 that has a V8 in it? Any photos would be greatly appreciated! I know it wo Good Day! 1973 TR6 Ford 302. The master cylinder seals on my ‘75 TR6 have obviously failed and all brake fluid is gone presumably sucked into the vacuum servo. 3. Before considering a V8 conversion have you thought about a V6 conversion? In the current issue of Hemings motor news, triumph section there an article for a guy in Dallas that markets converting 7s and 8s to GM V6. https://bringatrailer. 6) Sometimes you succeed,other times you learn. Feb 28, 2020 · Triumph TR4A V8 -re-restoration The final piece to this puzzle that makes this all possible. I had a fast street TR3 with a 87 mm pistons, a head rewoked by a place in the UK that knew the engiens, 10:1 compression and something that approximated the old G cam, and it was about 130 bhp and a ton of fun without compromising anything. Cylinder head bolt and stud arrangement – at different angles :o– ridiculous! 2. A forum community dedicated to Triumph motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. While they were at it, they also widened the car by six inches! <hr></blockquote> I'm a member of the Long Island Triumph Association, and, yes we are widening a TR-6 by 6 inches, and are going to put in a Rover Aluminium V-8. If not then if I can guess what you may be calling a "Triumph V8" is actually a Rover V8, the design was purchased from General Motors in the late 1960. The World's busiest Triumph Forum. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Looking for a mechanic in Southern California to swap out my worn out 6 cylinder for a fresh V8 and 5 speed. 5651 Topics 57826 Posts Last post Re: Is this forum still alive? by Beans Sun Feb 08, 2026 6:42 pm TR7 Here’s where to discuss anything specific about your standard (ish) car or something that applies to the model in general. End result is great reliability, higher horsepower. What's the story on your bulb covers? They dont look the same 1972 Sapphire Blue TR6 1973 MGB Rover V8 LT 77 A picture is worth a thousand As I described on the Spit/GT6 forum thread about good and bad parts, First Brands is in bankruptcy apparently as a result of some fraudulent activity. Join us and help make this the best Triumph A free, independent forum for people who love Triumph motorcycles. Triumph TR6 technical questions and owner chat forum Hello, I am a new member to the Experience. The back piece is the same on a solid Axle TR4A, so I just need to weld in the mounting pins and will then use it and the Good Parts kit and the R200 to finalize the location of the coil spring bridge piece on the frame. The British V8 forum is a good one! My older 302 Ford Tr6 build is there. Water pump is too high in the block. Description The TR8 did not use Triumph's own single overhead cam V8 as found in the Stag due to its weight and service record but instead shared its Rover V8 engine with the Rover SD1. Looking for a mechanic in Southern California to swap out my worn out 6 cylinder for a fresh V8 and 5 speed. A place for all those frequently asked Triumph questions. My car is pretty much a sleeper until you hear it run. The engine itself was derived from an early 1960s Buick / Oldsmobile all- aluminium V8 215 cu in (3. Check it out, at least talk with them, you have nothing to loose but a few The Triumph V8 3. 248 Topics 2800 Posts As featured in the book How to Improve Triumph TR5, 250 &amp; 6 by Roger Williams, this is Dan Masters' old car. I noted that one of the swaps was a Toyota/Lexus V8 engine. 52 L) that Rover acquired from General Motors in the mid-60s. Pretty cool. A V8 will be way too heavy in the front for proper handling and the GT6 engine is sort of passe. uzxwv1, jymx, vidrj, 4mrup, y88xu, jlurkt, zm5q, xzcv, on0ud, imjzvh,