1980 Triumph TR7/ V8 (Dont Laugh)

[Mad Tiki Customs]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Welcome

Cool project. How much bigger is the SBF than the 215 ci Buick based motor that came in the TR8?

I'd get a photobucket or flicr account going since they make posting pictures and videos easy.

If you e-mail me your pics I'll post them for you in the interim.

The size of the 5.0 isnt much problem. Its almost a direct bolt in.
Seems the biggest challenge is the oil pan clearing the rack.
It also hangs about an inch lower than the sub frame. Thats a bit of a concern with a vehicle that has 3.5-4" of grond clearance in stock form.
The initial goal was with the Rover (buick) motor. It only weighs in at a little over 300 lbs! But being all aluminum, and reliability issues has changed me to the 5.0 instead. Plus theres a huge amount of aftermarket support as well.
The project is going to be pretty intense, so any way I can make it easier, I will.
I still havent taken delivery of the car yet. I only have a couple photos from the day i went to purchase it. I will be taking delivery of it middle of next month. Its being stored inside a clients shop for now. And the motor is at another clients shop. Hes onl around the corner from me so when I get the car i'll pick up the motor at the same time.
I do have a photo bucket account. I will upload pics to it and set up a link once the build starts.