S2000 drivetrain into Triumph TR-6

dresco · 10-17-2006, 02:05 PM

Hi guys, i came across a club racer who modified a Triumph Spitfire with the S2000 Motor.

I have a TR-6 that I want to modernize with this great(and great sounding) engine as well. ideas?

gomarlins3 · 10-17-2006, 02:12 PM

That would be awesome. I don't know what would have to be done, but it would be a fun ride.

Java Junky · 10-17-2006, 05:48 PM

Dres, no offense intended, but the 6 n' the Spit both, were hot tickets in their day. But even in their day the suspensions were nothin' to write home about. Given the transplant of a Stewie mill? I dunno. It jus' seems like fittin' 357 into a 38.
Unless the suspension on the 6 n' the Spit were brought to racin' levels, I don't think that it's a good match.
If the chassis/suspension is prepped to deal with it n' can competently deal with what takes place between 7 to 9 grand (or 6500 to 8 grand in the later versions) then I'd like to hear about the resultin' rides. If you're plannin' on droppin' it in a stock (knee-action shocks, weren't they?) suspendered unit, well, I dunno 'bout that.
Whichever way you go, good luck, keep us posted n' be well.
(knee-action shock absorbers . . now there's a technical marvel that led to many therapy sessions)

s2000isu · 10-17-2006, 09:02 PM

thats an awesome swap id love to see a cool old car like that with some power behind it. It would be even cooler with some kind of boost behind it. How tuff is the rear in your car? could it handle the power or are you planning on doing a rear swap too? I think the entire project could be cooler with boost.

gomarlins3 · 10-18-2006, 08:29 AM

Here are a couple of other cool F20 swaps:
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HELL_ON_WHEELS · 10-18-2006, 07:06 PM

do a google search for "british V8" you should get alot of great sites

I'm building up a '78 Ford 302 V8 to throw in a spitfire or an old datsun roadster check out my photo album here on S2000.com

moosiani · 05-13-2008, 07:57 PM

I have a 73 MGB. Goin tomorrow to look at a drivetrain for my B. I love the car but hate the lack of power. I want the best of both worlds and this is the way.

Mondo · 05-24-2008, 10:42 PM

Here's my car from WMC http://www.wcmultralite.com/

One just like it (except for rotrex supercharger and spoilers) just came in 3rd in this year's 1 Lap of America against some pretty high dollar cars.
http://www.onelapofamerica.com/

Now I just need to save up for a rotrex myself

DJJSR · 05-25-2008, 04:51 AM

Pretty impressive specs, Mondo. With that WT/HP ratio, it must be a blast to drive. I'd sure love to build one of those, but I'm not ready to sacrifice my shiney sheetmetal yet. I think I should look around for a donor car!!!

Java, when the salt eats away the body of your car, give me a call. I'll get rid of the dead carcass for ya.

10-17-2006, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
dresco Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	S2000 drivetrain into Triumph TR-6 Hi guys, i came across a club racer who modified a Triumph Spitfire with the S2000 Motor. I have a TR-6 that I want to modernize with this great(and great sounding) engine as well. ideas?

10-17-2006, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,396	That would be awesome. I don't know what would have to be done, but it would be a fun ride. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-17-2006, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,046	Dres, no offense intended, but the 6 n' the Spit both, were hot tickets in their day. But even in their day the suspensions were nothin' to write home about. Given the transplant of a Stewie mill? I dunno. It jus' seems like fittin' 357 into a 38. Unless the suspension on the 6 n' the Spit were brought to racin' levels, I don't think that it's a good match. If the chassis/suspension is prepped to deal with it n' can competently deal with what takes place between 7 to 9 grand (or 6500 to 8 grand in the later versions) then I'd like to hear about the resultin' rides. If you're plannin' on droppin' it in a stock (knee-action shocks, weren't they?) suspendered unit, well, I dunno 'bout that. Whichever way you go, good luck, keep us posted n' be well. (knee-action shock absorbers . . now there's a technical marvel that led to many therapy sessions) __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

10-18-2006, 08:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,396	Here are a couple of other cool F20 swaps: Board Message Board Message Board Message Board Message __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-18-2006, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 618	do a google search for "british V8" you should get alot of great sites I'm building up a '78 Ford 302 V8 to throw in a spitfire or an old datsun roadster check out my photo album here on S2000.com __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

10-17-2006, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,061	thats an awesome swap id love to see a cool old car like that with some power behind it. It would be even cooler with some kind of boost behind it. How tuff is the rear in your car? could it handle the power or are you planning on doing a rear swap too? I think the entire project could be cooler with boost.

05-13-2008, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
moosiani Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	me too I have a 73 MGB. Goin tomorrow to look at a drivetrain for my B. I love the car but hate the lack of power. I want the best of both worlds and this is the way.

05-25-2008, 04:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,437	Pretty impressive specs, Mondo. With that WT/HP ratio, it must be a blast to drive. I'd sure love to build one of those, but I'm not ready to sacrifice my shiney sheetmetal yet. I think I should look around for a donor car!!! Java, when the salt eats away the body of your car, give me a call. I'll get rid of the dead carcass for ya. __________________ Don

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