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Apr 03, 2010 22:52 | #1

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One of 2600 TR8's built from 1978-1981. This example is my Dad's car.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_TR8

Information on the Car:

3.5 Litre Rover V-8 displacement increased to 5.0 Litres

Block resleeved oversise: Bored 3.5" to 3.75"

Stroked 2.8" to 3.4" has Buick 300 heads & lower end.

Compression ratio increased from 8.3 to 10.5

Hypereutectic flat top pistons

Plasma Moly rings

Cylinder head volume increased from 37cc to 54cc

Valve diameters: Intake increased from 40mm to 47mm

Exhaust increeased from 34mm to 39mm

Camshaft- Crane H226

Ignition MSD electronic

Intake Manifold: Edelbrock performer

Carburetion: Edelbrock 500 cfm (4 barrel)

Custom Aluminum flywheel

10" diameter heavy duty clutch

Driveline: heavy duty driveshaft, posi trac rearend (3.55 gearing)

Brakes: 4 wheel disc

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RadAL

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Apr 03, 2010 23:22 | #2

don't think those wheels go with the car that well (look wrong/cheap) but nice car otherwise and nice photos.

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Apr 03, 2010 23:59 as a reply to @ RadAL's post | #3

Thanks for the comments. The wheels aren't really my cup of tea either, but they look much better than the stockers, he's planning on purchasing a more modern upgrade soon.

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Apr 04, 2010 09:34 | #4

Nice TR & I'll bet the V8 makes it a lot of fun!

don't think those wheels go with the car

Knock-off wire wheels on an '80s sports car? That's Classic. What would you rather see on it?

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Apr 04, 2010 10:24 | #6

Bill_P wrote in post #9930210

I really like the last shot!

I like this one too.

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Apr 04, 2010 10:33 | #7

PhotosGuy wrote in post #9930198

Nice TR & I'll bet the V8 makes it a lot of fun! Knock-off wire wheels on an '80s sports car? That's Classic. What would you rather see on it?

minilites look way better

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Apr 04, 2010 11:24 as a reply to @ gonças's post | #8

Thanks everyone for the comments!

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Apr 04, 2010 11:59 | #9

Nice set. I like the third one also. I had a TR-7 for a few years, sold it when we had kids. I bet your Dad's car really moves with those engine mods!

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Apr 04, 2010 12:08 | #10

PhotosGuy wrote in post #9930198

Nice TR & I'll bet the V8 makes it a lot of fun! Knock-off wire wheels on an '80s sports car? That's Classic. What would you rather see on it?

theres tons of possibilities. To me the current wheels just don't go. They scream kitcar or replica or something.

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Apr 04, 2010 18:22 | #11

jdando wrote in post #9930857

Nice set. I like the third one also. I had a TR-7 for a few years, sold it when we had kids. I bet your Dad's car really moves with those engine mods!

Thanks for the comments! My Dad also had a TR7 coupe, in black which always left him wanting a TR8 with more gusto than the 4 banger could give.
I had the pleasure of driving the TR8 again today, we took it on Glooscap trail, which has some nice, winding twisties. The car has a very wide powerband, lots of torque on tap in any gear. I found myself downshifting just to hear the runoff then putting the hammer down coming out of the corners. It was my Wife's first time in a Convertible, she loved the ride but would grab my jacket each time I put my foot to the floor. :lol:

Fun day, I really need to get something of my own for these amazing roads.

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