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While on the hunt for information and options for uprating the rear end on the Triumph there's been a development that I can't get out of my head. I got in contact with a friend of a friend who's got a shed load of useful parts that may be available (at the right price). After taking some measurements, i'll go and see what he's got and possible options he mentioned were a Ford 7.5" LSD (from a sierra or granada i presume) or BMW E30 or E28 M535i rear suspension (all semi trailing arm) also a jar IRS set up, he has the front IS setup with 4 pot callipers too (which Chris Witor sells conversion bits for) but to go with these, he also has some Cragar/Appliance 10x15's. If they look like this www.newstalgiawheel.com/listproducts.asp?cat=10151It'll be hard to say no. Love them but would have to get the grinder out on the rear end to fit some massive wellies on. |
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Triumph Estate to do list:
1. Remove Rover V8 - done
2. chop, weld, spray - ongoing, need motivation
3. drop in RB25
4. burn rubber
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Cragars are very cool but I think that it might take the car too far into rod/custom territory, which is fine if that's your bag of course.
Personally I feel it's the subtle race/road/classic combination that makes your wagon so appealing and the current rims are perfect for that - I'd be looking to keep Revolutions on it if it were mine.
How about a MA61 Celica Supra rear end? Then you'd keep the same stud pattern!
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Last Edit: Jan 8, 2007 8:16:13 GMT by rmad
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Regarding the Ford Sierra LSD from what I've read these seem to fail a lot on the higher powered Cosworths so I'm not sure how it would stand up to the power.
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I can back that up having seen a Cossie blow its diff to smithereens at the Pod!
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It will be a lot of work to get those Cragars to tuck under the back of that wagon. Fine if thats what you are really wanting but if its just "ooh, those are cheap and availabel" its not the best reason to start on major structural mods...
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Agreed, in the cold light of day (and after the beer has worn off) thats a good point. As much as i love the cragars there's alot of work there to fit them.
I love the Revolutions and it would be a kick in the wallet to get shot of them wihout using them after buying them new. Interesting about the Celica supra rear end though, I'll have to keep a look out for one. there's only one on ebay and its too much to buy just for spares.
time to call round a few breakers....
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Triumph Estate to do list:
1. Remove Rover V8 - done
2. chop, weld, spray - ongoing, need motivation
3. drop in RB25
4. burn rubber
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Jan 10, 2007 19:21:06 GMT
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How about busting out the grinder and welder and sliding this under the rear end? I reckon it'd handle the power okay   |
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Jan 10, 2007 19:27:18 GMT
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have you a picture of the wagon? Best to plan your overall look really and work out what you like/prefer and ifits all work you can do too, also if the potential outcome fits the brief (if you have one.  bad news about sierra LSD, lets hope it copes with a mildly tuned Rover then! |
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Jan 10, 2007 20:29:41 GMT
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Triumph Estate to do list:
1. Remove Rover V8 - done
2. chop, weld, spray - ongoing, need motivation
3. drop in RB25
4. burn rubber
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Jan 10, 2007 21:43:43 GMT
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Is it IRS?
I'd be looking towards a Toyota F code or maybe a Nissan R200 rear end?
If it was live axle, Hilux/Hiace would have been the way to go!
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Last Edit: Jan 10, 2007 21:44:39 GMT by Snoozin
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Jan 10, 2007 21:50:14 GMT
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I have actually been asked before for a Datsun R200 by someone planning to race a Triumph so I'm guessing they must be reasonably easy to fit. I know it used to be common to use the Datsun IRS driveshafts as a replacement for the stock Triumph 2000 ones. An R200 will easily handle as much power as you'll need too.
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