TR8 front cross member

[spridget]

Anyone know if a SD1 V8 cross member can be made to work in a TR8?
Bill

[WedgeWorks1]

It can with some modifications. The "horns" for the engine mounts are different and also the engine brackets on the block. I am sure the spacing of the subframe to body bolting pattern is not the same either. Best bet is to get a TR7 subframe and cut off the SD1 horns and weld them on and try to get them close to what a TR8 subframe engine location would be.

[tr8todd]

That won't work either Mike.  The SD1 horns are not even close to what a TR8 horn is.  Engine mount brackets are different for that matter as and motor mounts well.  Best easiest way is to find TR8 subframe and engine brackets.  Should run 4 to 500 dollars if you can find them.  Best cheap way is to get a set of brackets for a V6 Buick and make your own horns out of roll cage tubing and plate steel.  Weld those horns onto the TR7 subframe.

[castlesid]

Conversion Parts are available from here.

http://www.ss-preparations.co.uk/

Hope that a help.

Kevin.