Don Watson's 1974 TR-6 with 1992 Ford 5.0 H.O. V8 Engine
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XV Issue 3, December 2007Owners: Don and Debi Watson
City: Wheeling WV
Model: 1974 Triumph TR-6 ('71 frame, was '76 driveline...)
Engine: 1992 Ford 5.0 HO
Conversion performed by: Owners.
| Induction: | Edelbrock 650 carburetor. |
| Exhaust: | Hedman headers, dual SS Monza mufflers. |
| Cooling: | Ford Mustang radiator. |
| Transmission: | Ford AOD (automatic / overdrive) transmission, Lokar shifter, custom driveshaft. |
| Rear axle: | Richard Good Nissan 300Z differential / carrier. |
| Suspension: | HD front springs, front sway bar. Richard Good bushings, and HD rear springs. |
| Brakes: | (front) Brembo rotors and Toyota 4-piston calipers. (rear) Nissan 240SX rotors and calipers on custom brackets. |
| Wheels/Tires: | 8-spoke aluminum wheels. |
| Chassis Mods: | Frame reinforced in the rear. Bolted-in (removeable) front crossmember. Roll bar. |
| Electrical: | Autometer gauges, including speedometer and tach. New 18-circuit "Easy Harness" plus a full grounding harness. |
| Completed: | May 2004. Driven approximately 10k miles, as of November 2007. |
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