Randy Schultz's 1959 Triumph TR3A / Nissan 2.4L Conversion

Owner: Randy Schultz
City: Surrey, British Columbia
Model: 1959 Triumph TR3A
Engine: Nissan 2.4L (EFI)
Conversion performed by: owner

Notice:

The reconstruction of Randy Schultz's 1959 TR3A had been previously featured in two detailed feature articles. This page is a supplement, to summarize the car's unique features and specs in BritishV8's "How It Was Done" executive summary format.

Please refer to the original feature articles for additional photos and explanation:

Randy Schultz's Triumph "TR3 Plus 4" Project, Part 1

Randy Schultz's Triumph "TR3 Plus 4" Project, Part 2

Features and Specifications

Engine:	Nissan 240SX 2.4L, DOHC. Stock Nissan 240SX fuel injection. Stock camshafts and valvetrain. Reversed oil pan and re-routed oil pick-up.
Cooling:	Summit Racing radiator.
Exhaust:	custom stainless tubing. Triumph TR6 muffler.
Transmission:	stock Nissan 240SX 5-speed. Racing Nissan 240SX clutch. Austin Healy 3000 master cylinder. Nissan slave cylinder.
Rear End:	stock Nissan 240SX limited slip differential. Custom rear hub carriers. Corvair axles & bearings. Hybrid halfshafts (Chevrolet Corvair to Triumph TR6).
Front Suspension:	race-spec Triumph TR6 suspension. Custom springs. Triumph TR6 steering rack.
Rear Suspension:	modified Triumph TR6 suspension. Custom springs. Tube shock conversion.
Brakes:	(master) Mazda Miata master cylinder. Suzuki Swift power booster. Summit racing proportioning valve. (front) Toyota 4-runner calipers, Toyota Cresida rotors. (rear) Nissan 240SX calipers and rotors.
Wheels/Tires:	Yokohama S-drive, 205 R15 tires.
Instruments:	Classic Instruments brand.
Interior:	custom (see detailed articles.)
Body Mods:	body cut in half lengthwise and widened 4 inches, Body closed in behind seats. Custom rollcage. (See detailed articles.)
Electrical:	stock Nissan 240SX engine harness and PCM. Custom aircraft-spec wiring harness. Custom audio system with subwoofer.
Weight:	~2200 lbs
Completed:	March 2009. Driven 5000 miles as of Jannuary 2012.

Engine Installation

Nissan 240SX 2.4L DOHC engine with electronic fuel injection.

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Interior

Custom instrumentation, switch gear, and wiring.

Custom interior trim, including roll structure and racing belts.

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Chassis

Triumph TR6-based independent rear suspension.

Nissan 240SX limited slip differential...

Exterior

Refined body, four inches wider than stock.