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Re: [Fot] Tr6 into Gt6

To: Dennis <dennis@motorsportranch.com>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Tr6 into Gt6
From: Jason Sukey <jsukey@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 12:57:33 -0400
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Hi Dennis,
         I have a warmed up TR6 engine and gearbox in my street GT6.  The
extra low end grunt is so much fun!  The basic engine block is the same, so
mounting is a non issue.  The GT6 sump will need a little massaging with a
hammer to clear the longer crank throws of the 2.5L.  I've als heard that
aftermarket rods will reduce the need to modify the sump for clearance, but
can't verify first hand.

If you retain the TR6 intake manifold, you'll have bonnet clearance
issues.  A GT6+ or MK3 intake will bolt to the wide port TR6 head without
issue.  If you plan to rev it much, you will want to look into 1.75" carbs
for sure.

The stock gearbox might not like the extra torque, going to a TR6 gearbox
is highly recommended.  Not that hard to fit.  You'll need to fab up a rear
mounting bracket, bend the clutch arm to clear the frame, and have a custom
driveshaft made.

Jason Sukey

On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 12:44 PM Dennis <dennis@motorsportranch.com> wrote:

>
> Does anyone have experience with installing anTR6 drive train into a GT6?
> I have a 68 MK1 GT6 and would like to install the larger engine.
>
> Will it fit?  Any modifications needed?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dennis Walje
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">Hi Dennis,<div>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0I have a =
warmed up TR6 engine and gearbox in my street GT6.=C2=A0 The extra low end =
grunt is so much fun!=C2=A0 The basic engine block is the same, so mounting=
 is a non issue.=C2=A0 The GT6 sump will need a little massaging with a ham=
mer to clear the longer crank throws of the 2.5L.=C2=A0 I&#39;ve als heard =
that aftermarket rods will reduce the need to modify the sump for clearance=
, but can&#39;t verify first hand.</div><div><br></div><div>If you retain t=
he TR6 intake manifold, you&#39;ll have bonnet clearance issues.=C2=A0 A GT=
6+ or MK3 intake will bolt to the wide port TR6 head without issue.=C2=A0 I=
f you plan to rev it much, you will want to look into 1.75&quot; carbs for =
sure.</div><div><br></div><div>The stock gearbox might not like the extra t=
orque, going to a TR6 gearbox is highly recommended.=C2=A0 Not that hard to=
 fit.=C2=A0 You&#39;ll need to fab up a rear mounting bracket, bend the clu=
tch arm to clear the frame, and have a custom driveshaft made.</div><div><b=
r></div><div>Jason Sukey</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=
=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 12:44 PM Dennis &lt;<=
a href=3D"mailto:dennis@motorsportranch.com";>dennis@motorsportranch.com</a>=
&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px =
0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><br>
Does anyone have experience with installing anTR6 drive train into a GT6?=
=C2=A0 I have a 68 MK1 GT6 and would like to install the larger engine. <br=
>
<br>
Will it fit?=C2=A0 Any modifications needed?<br>
<br>
Thanks<br>
<br>
Dennis Walje<br>
<br>
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