Top 10 Fastest Cars from 1980

jclay (RIP 2018) · Postby **jclay (RIP 2018)** » 14 Jan 2015 02:04

OK, I ment TR7 modifications. Sprint conversion, FI, tubro charged, super charged, HC pistons, NOS but still basically the TR7 engine.

Clay

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Cobber · Postby **Cobber** » 14 Jan 2015 03:04

Bugger cup holders! They're for wee girlies!
Whisky bottle holders! That's what you want! [:D]

Don't mind me, I seem to be channelling my Scots ancestors

"Keep calm, relax, focus on the problem & PULL THE BLOODY TRIGGER"

80'Triumph TR7, 73'Land Rover (Ford 351. V8),
'89 Ford Fairlane
'98 MG-F, 69'Ford F250.

Workshop Help · Postby **Workshop Help** » 14 Jan 2015 11:31

Why is it? Why is it the good folks from OZ so strongly remind me of the good folks here in my neck of the woods? Is it the fierce heat and storms in summer that leaven the dough of the souls? Is it the penetrating cold of winter chilling ones mortal being into an innate toughness on the crust leaving a stout yet pliable inner conscience?

Very similar. If only the folks in OZ drove on the right side of the road and their toilets flushed in the same swirling direction as the Northern Hemisphere, I'd move there in a shot. Oh, yes, and I'd need to bring my rifle along as well.

Mildred Hargis

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 14 Jan 2015 13:46

The only performance I need from my TR7 is that I can bury the fun meter to the right as I four wheel drift around a tight narrow curvy road. I can't do it in my Integra, while it may be physically able to do it it doesn't have the feed back (too new a car, all feedback engineered out, not as bad as new cars but not like the older ones) so it would be terror rather than fun. Can't do it in the Tercel, too high which is great for 4 wheel driving in snow, not so good for fun driving. More acceleration would be good but maybe I'll wait for winning a lottery and getting an NSX.

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

trekcarbonboy · Postby **trekcarbonboy** » 14 Jan 2015 18:50

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jclay

1. Do you really want your TR7 to go faster?

2.Would it be straight line performance or during auto-cross?

3. How much would you spent to make your TR7 faster or would you take the money and buy a faster, newer car?

Clay
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1. Absolutely! As soon as I can source and afford a wrecked car with an LS1 it's going to happen.
2. The car would still be meant for all around fun in the handling department.
3. I would never keep track of that figure for fear that it may come back to bite me. [B)] I'd rather spend the money on the TR7 for a street car. If I were to desire an actual weekend race car I'd get an MX5 simply due to the aftermarket support.

Craig '75 2.0 FHC

whitenviro · Postby **whitenviro** » 14 Jan 2015 20:34

Well, I'm up to my neck in a Sprint conversion, if I can ever get anything back from the machine shop. They have had my cylinder head for months.

Cobber; this is Seattle. We drink our whiskey in a cup of coffee!

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Bobbieslandy · Postby **Bobbieslandy** » 14 Jan 2015 21:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by claypole1360

OOOOH Clay, do I ever! I want it to be quicker than modern machinery, handle better than modern machinery, It already looks better than modern machinery.
I am prepared to pay a lot too, just I don't always have the necessary spends.
Calvin

1978 TR7V8 FHC
1962 Herald Coupe 1200
1989 Peugeot 205 xs
2003 Peugeot 206 GTI
2009 VW Passat
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100% this. I love my TR7 and want it to go, handle and stop as good as it looks. I spent a small fortune on my V8 (just the engine), enough to buy a reasonably low milage TVR / Nondescript rice burner which, putting my sensible hat on for a second, is madness. Sensible is boring anyway.

silverseven · Postby **silverseven** » 15 Jan 2015 00:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jclay

OK, I ment TR7 modifications. Sprint conversion, FI, tubro charged, super charged, HC pistons, NOS but still basically the TR7 engine.

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sorry Clay but a v8 conversion is the only mod that makes sense on a TR7 ..... not to mention best bang for the buck. [;)]
Forced induction of any kind on the 2.0l lump would prolly not even come close to the output you would get from even a moderately done rover engine.
A sprint engine would definitely gain brownie points for standing out as an alternate powertrain, but prolly take more time, effort and $$$$ to achieve the desired power levels....

Ron.

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 15 Jan 2015 13:48

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by silverseven

sorry Clay but a v8 conversion is the only mod that makes sense on a TR7 ..... not to mention best bang for the buck. [;)]
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Buick V-6 is the other mod that makes sense on this side of the water, cheap (if you get one in a used car), also available in turbo and FI form though much rarer. In the same family as the Rover V-8 (some of the parts are interchangeable), being 3 cylinders long sits further back in car for better handling (might be arguing how many angels can dance on the head of a pin), easier to get in and out of the car, just ask Ron (Orange Rag).[:D]

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

allzway · Postby **allzway** » 15 Jan 2015 17:46

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I have two with the Buick V-6 conversion that I am working on and I have another that I did a Ford V-6 conversion.

I drove the Ford V-6 TR7 all through high school and college until it was destroyed in a hail storm. Still have it for parts, but it rough now after 20 years of sitting.

Sondar · Postby **Sondar** » 22 Jan 2015 10:03

My daily driver is a BMW 120i; it handles way better than most current cars, and it's reasonably quick, but no rocket ship.

On the other hand, my 4.6 V8 blows the crap out of 99% of cars on the road for acceleration, and it can leave the Beemer for dead round corners.

It's not comfortable in the way that modern cars are, but for raw outright fun, it's pretty hard to beat.

Sondar

Spike · Postby **Spike** » 23 Jan 2015 16:11

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by silverseven

[quote]Originally posted by jclay

OK, I ment TR7 modifications. Sprint conversion, FI, tubro charged, super charged, HC pistons, NOS but still basically the TR7 engine.

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sorry Clay but a v8 conversion is the only mod that makes sense on a TR7 ..... not to mention best bang for the buck. [;)]
Forced induction of any kind on the 2.0l lump would prolly not even come close to the output you would get from even a moderately done rover engine.
A sprint engine would definitely gain brownie points for standing out as an alternate powertrain, but prolly take more time, effort and $$$$ to achieve the desired power levels....

Ron.

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It might be the sensible option, but who wants to be sensible [:)]

I've always fancied a sprint powered 7, but how about a supercharged sprint powered 7.

Graham

John Clancy · Postby **John Clancy** » 23 Jan 2015 17:13

A UK specification engine with fast road high lift camshaft, BAL carb needles, extractor manifold (header) and through flow exhaust transforms the TR7. Do this to a 4 speed car and it will accelerate quicker than all but the most souped-up Rover V8 engined cars.

This is information that was strangely missing from a book all about improving the TR7. Strange when you consider TriumphTune had done so much to publicize it all back in the day. They turned the standard TR7 into a real road burning beastie with just these few bolt ons. Add a set of Weber DCOE's and the state of tune can be taken even further. However, the addition of Webers is a serious cash outlay as there are all manner of other ancillaries required so only recommended for those who really want a top-notch, quick car.

Brakes and supsension will need a little tweaking too of course.

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busheytrader · Postby **busheytrader** » 23 Jan 2015 22:28

And suddenly I'm transported back to 1990 planning my V8 conversion after having bought a low mileage V8 complete with an AFB on top for less than Â£600.

3.5 litres of torque is so effortless in a wedge. 4.6 litres must be awesome.......

Adam

TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 14" 5 Spokes or Maestro Turbo 15" Alloys, Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991 courtesy of S&S V8 conversion kit (built not bought) and big brake kit.

Hasbeen · Postby **Hasbeen** » 24 Jan 2015 01:59

Yes John Clancy, I think the Sprint is the worst thing that ever happened to the 7. The 8 valve is a pretty good engine, better than most in it's day. If the sprint engine had not existed as a costly alternative, I think much more would have been made of it.

Mine is similar to what you mention, with SUs, & it is quite a credible performer today at almost 40 years old. It is a pity they did not have the Ford casting technology. If they could have cast a short thin wall block, like the Cosworth/Lotus block, it would have been very good.

Yes Adam the 4.6 is awesome, but it is best not to go too far with one for a road car.

With it's ZF transmission, about 250 BHP & all that torque it really went, getting it to the ground beautifully.

Now with a 2500 stall setup in the box, & about 330 BHP, with a lot more down low, even with the LSD it is much more difficult to use. Even half throttle from stationary idle will brake traction kicking the tail out to the left very noisily. It is far too likely to attract the heavy hand of the law, if driven that way, so more care is required.

My son will be bringing it home next month, after some years, & I look forward to developing the ability to make fast take offs, that are not too noisy.

Hasbeen

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