T Series Engine Help

[Guest dan8400]

Hi guys,

 

You have been highly recomended to me by the guys over at the locost builders forum. I am wishing to upgrade my Tiger super cat to a T-series rover turbo engine. I have owned two 800 vitesse turbo's with this engine and loved everything about it. Especially after fitting a dump valve I am after some advice on gearbox options and adapter plates etc etc. I know some superspec models have this engine so hopefully you guys can help me out.

 

Many thanks in advance

 

Dan

[Guest dan8400]

.....one more thing (sorry) does anyone have any dimensions for this engine. It's the height i'm after really

 

Thanks

 

Dan

[Redspec]

Hi Dan

 

The superspec uses the mt75 gearbox with an adapter plate, Morgan cars also used the T series engine for a number of years but I dont know what box they used, may be worth a search?

As for engine dims I will get the tape out when I can unless someone else can get it done first.

 

Whats your location? maybe some one local with a superspec

 

Steve

[Snapperpaul]

The only real problem the SuperSpecers have is with the Robin Hood clutch release bearing which was a Ford one with a spacer welded to the bearing face, these tend to run dry and make a noise after a while.

Solutions could be a hydraulic release bearing from Burtons or Rally design or a modified clutch release arm to take up the extra distance.

I also belive a remote oil filter is a must as on the Rover the oil filter is the lowest part of the engine.

Some form of short sump may well need fabricating.

[Guest dan8400]

Thank you for the replies. I am near Boston, Lincolnshire. Any ideas on where i can get hold of these adapter plates? I have no idea where to start really.

 

Dan