Tricky"s TR7 V8

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Tricky"s TR7 V8

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New Pb for my TR :D
Run with a 50 shot
11.58 at 123.18 mph going through the line in 5th
60ft 1.8
330ft 5.04
1/8 7.59
1/8 86.35 mph
1000 ft et 9.689
1/4 11.58 at 123 mph
having trouble getting power down at mo looking to run in 10s before end
of year i hope :?
Thanks to Perry and Steve Good for all there help


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11.5 with only a 50 shot?! Not bad!

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The TR7 SHOULD run a 10 off gas or pretty close to it Tricky!!!

I've now seen how she performs mate. That engine build of yours is just too much for those small slicks mate. Your Rover V8 engine picks up and revs like a motorbike engine. You need to damp out that quick response with bigger rear slicks so you can make better use of that high revving power and convert it into more mph so you can make a better charge after the 1/8th mile marker!

Just need to get some different tyres on the back end and fit those coil spring bump stops fitted mate.

If we can use simple stuff to limit body roll and keep the front left wheel on the ground I think we should be there Dude!!

And we need to sort out the line lock issue so we can do a decent burnout too??

Pel

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MGB GT + Rover V8

9.62 @ 137.37mph

Now looking for 8 seconds with a SBC engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVscbPHgue0&list=UUqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg3avnsNKrc&index=2&list=FLqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw

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Hi Perry

Engine is so on song :D at last ,,that new exhaust has made loads of difference in the way she revs :D
I think your right about the mods to rear suspension and different tyres

Ive been out on the road with her and cant keep her in a straight line when i put the power down she just goes side ways :D :P so am going to fab up a rear panard rod to sort that out

Who ever said Rovers V8s are Crap :evil:
I remember Will at PPC magazine got that one wrong didn't he :D
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Tricky, rover engines just need to be driven like you and Pel treat them ,with some TLC :D rich

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Hi Tricky


What did you eventually use for your engine mounts?

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Hi Ian
i so run out of time to build my new engine mounts so i cut some 3mm plate and welded up the stanard mounts soild :D
They worked fine all weekend, but will change them over the winter rebuild, will still bolt the engine in soild not worried about vibration just want the engine to stay there :lol:
Loads i want to change inc gearbox my Lt77 gearbox they are only lasting 1 event
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Tricky!!

11.58 at 123.18 mph going through the line in 5th
60ft 1.8
330ft 5.04
1/8 7.59.........................This should be 6.9 to 7 seconds.
1/8 86.35 mph................This should be 100mph +
1000 ft et 9.689
1/4 11.58 at 123 mph....Then this will be 10.99 @ 126 mph I reckon

Perry Stephenson

MGB GT + Rover V8

9.62 @ 137.37mph

Now looking for 8 seconds with a SBC engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVscbPHgue0&list=UUqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg3avnsNKrc&index=2&list=FLqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw

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Hi Mate

Nice to see you tonight Perry

i don't know what to say i siting here wondering what a 10 fells like :lol:

do you think i need to run a bigger shot to get a 10 :?: :?:

i so cant what to get back to the Pod and try
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I reckon you lost nearly a second with bad traction launches and running out of gears with those small rear tyres!!

If you dont believe me, check out the slow mo vids of the TR7 mate :)







And when the tyres hooked a little this happened:)


Perry Stephenson

MGB GT + Rover V8

9.62 @ 137.37mph

Now looking for 8 seconds with a SBC engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVscbPHgue0&list=UUqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg3avnsNKrc&index=2&list=FLqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw

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Have a look at this First time i ve heard her run :D :twisted:

i so dont get this url copy bit :? :?

so have a look on youtube and put in TR7 5.2 V8
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This one ???


Perry Stephenson

MGB GT + Rover V8

9.62 @ 137.37mph

Now looking for 8 seconds with a SBC engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVscbPHgue0&list=UUqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg3avnsNKrc&index=2&list=FLqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw

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You guys are gonna pan me for this, but here goes... what time did the Clio cup run in the nearside lane?

I only ask out of interest because a cup172 is my daily hack and has served me well for 6 years but i've never raced it.
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I think the Clio did 16 seconds ish ??

Perry Stephenson

MGB GT + Rover V8

9.62 @ 137.37mph

Now looking for 8 seconds with a SBC engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVscbPHgue0&list=UUqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg3avnsNKrc&index=2&list=FLqIlXfSAoiZ--GyG4tfRrjw

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That Cilo's faster than my daily transport
its either a 3.5v8 disco on gas or if me son hasnt nicked it a 110 tdi :D

Perry got a whatts linkage from a SD1 off Bones today all ready got diff cover it fits to so only need to fab up some chassis brackets
should help to keep axle in a straight line she runs very loose on back end at mo

cracked the paste and copy at thing at last
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