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Hi All, A few pictures of my latest acquisition.    |
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Woft. Spill the beans? Never seen this combination before
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LAndy
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That looks like it's a lot of fun!
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Previous retros: 92 AX GTi 92 Scirocco Scala 94 80 sport 87 Golf Cab GTi Current retro: 1965 Clark Cortez YouTube Website Instagram |
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Norman
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I would imagine that’s a right handful to control. Looking forward to seeing the updates, Norman
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bstardchild
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Cosumphbstardchild
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Blimey mad as a box of frogs - last time I saw something equally nuts was a honda S2000 engine in an MG Midget!!!
How much do you get to use it? Because it's not been used much by previous owner.
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Woft. Spill the beans? Never seen this combination before It was converted by Terry Drury of Terry Drury Racing, based in Essex, in 1990. The car prior to that, had a Janspeed turbo charged conversion on the original power plant (2.5l), back in the early 80's. When the original engine became tired, he went to see TDR, who advised why not fit a Ford Cosworth engine ? Terry was an ex Ford Devlopment engineer, who was responsible for building the Ford Transit MK1 van, complete with a Ford GT40 engine, rear mounted. Plenty of information on Google/Youtube of this creation. Terry had a brand new Ford Cosworth engine on a crate, ready to do & that was what was installed. Obviously back in 1990, these engine were still being made. It was installed, complete with the T5, Borg and Warner 5 speed Cosworth gearbox. The engine was slowly upgraded over the years, with a L6 ECU, different injectors, Group N cylinder head, Pace intercooler, & Vortex exhaust system. It runs the original TR6 diff, with a Quaife ATB, uprated rear hubs and driveshafts. Different propshaft, larger front hubs, with bigger stub axles, and Timken wheel bearings, Wilwood 4 pot calipers, Alfin drums, Morgan V8 rear wheel cylinders, competition brake linings, and Wilwood brake fluid. Chassis has also been strengthened around the diff area and front wishbones. Previous owner acquired the car in 1977. I am the new owner and slowly going through it mechanically. It is VERY lively. Virtually no turbo lag, 1000Kgs (GRP panels) & a 4:1CWP. |
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That looks like it's a lot of fun! It really is. You have to show it who is boss. |
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I would imagine that’s a right handful to control. Looking forward to seeing the updates, Norman Here are a few. Engine service including cambelt & tensioner, etc.     |
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Blimey mad as a box of frogs - last time I saw something equally nuts was a honda S2000 engine in an MG Midget!!! How much do you get to use it? Because it's not been used much by previous owner. It is a pretty lively package. I only got the car mid-December 2020, and weather has not been conducive, plus lock-down, etc. Done around 200 miles so far, but as it was dry at the weekend, I took it out for the first time properly, where you can use the power, and it is a handful. |
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bstardchild
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Cosumphbstardchild
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Blimey mad as a box of frogs - last time I saw something equally nuts was a honda S2000 engine in an MG Midget!!! How much do you get to use it? Because it's not been used much by previous owner. It is a pretty lively package. I only got the car mid-December 2020, and weather has not been conducive, plus lock-down, etc. Done around 200 miles so far, but as it was dry at the weekend, I took it out for the first time properly, where you can use the power, and it is a handful. That's excellent - it seems to have averaged less that 200 miles a year between MOT's in the recent past |
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Cosumphpeteh1969
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Excellent work there and I'm sure it's fun to drive.
Pity it is not a six cylinder (Bara) like the original triumph engine no need for the turbo then.
But as long as your happy and you enjoy it nothing else matters.
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That badge must cause confusion!
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Excellent work there and I'm sure it's fun to drive. Pity it is not a six cylinder (Bara) like the original triumph engine no need for the turbo then. But as long as your happy and you enjoy it nothing else matters. Many thanks. Don't worry, my other 6 has the original engine, that has been improved. Pictured here. Holds the lap record around Curborough sprint for a TR6.  |
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Last Edit: Mar 3, 2021 13:28:04 GMT by cosumph6
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That badge must cause confusion! I am sure it does  |
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I saw the thread title and thought, what on earth is a cosumph? I'm glad I clicked through to find out - awesome machine!
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If at first you don't succeed........
....Don't try skydiving!
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