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- Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:09 pm
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: T55 Transmission
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13683
I used ex-TVR T5 box which came with shorter tailsection. Meant gearlever came up centre of tunnel alongside existing hole. So just a little bit of cutting. There are however expensive kits to bring gear lever up through existing hole. Highly recommend 5 speeds for everyday driving & motorway cruisi...
- Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:14 pm
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: T55 Transmission
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13683
T55
I fitted a 5 speed Tremec in my Tiger last year. Replaced T5 on a 302. Used same bellhousing. The good point is 40mph/1000rev 5th gear & very strong. Bad point was having to cut away some of the cross member under the ashtray. Also had to shorten centre console. Gear stick comes up just right. I wil...
- Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:49 pm
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: Engine decals?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18697
decals
Gary, don't bring your unreliable car near mine. It might be infectious & make mine breakdown!
- Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:38 am
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: MG steering rack
- Replies: 86
- Views: 90070
mg rack
Tony, just get a nodding dog, flat cap & pipe, re-badge the car "Volvo" and you're sorted for old age.
- Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:09 pm
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: MG steering rack
- Replies: 86
- Views: 90070
MG steering rack
I've just driven my Tiger for the first time since fitting an MG rack conversion. Must say I'm most impressed with the result, far more responsive without being too heavy to turn. But the old Tiger rack was well worn, so probably a bigger improvement than usual. Highly recommended. And it passed its...
- Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:27 am
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: Any ideas?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16480
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 3:53 pm
- Forum: Sunbeam Team Tiger
- Topic: The 1992 Manx Classic Races
- Replies: 16
- Views: 32007
Isle of Man
If I remember correctly, the regulations were changed to stop Tiger domination. I think that they insisted on 13" wheels & original brakes, which rather handicapped modified Tigers. Maybe someone knows the full story.
- Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:10 pm
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: Discovery Channel - Top Marques
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6570
- Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:39 am
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: Merry Christmas to all tiger owners
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8271
- Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:26 am
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: 289 Hi-Po Heads
- Replies: 23
- Views: 28459
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:09 am
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: 289 Hi-Po Heads
- Replies: 23
- Views: 28459
289 hipo
I had 289 heads with Hi Po size valves, thus keeping compression ratio, on my 260. I had to put small indents into the piston crowns where valves touched. I did it cowboy style with a small angle grinder, with pistons in place.But it worked. You need decent headers, inlet manifold & carb to make use...
- Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:47 pm
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: How to drive!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 18350
- Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:39 pm
- Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
- Topic: How to drive!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 18350
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:10 am
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: Hardtop question?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10652
hardtop
If you decide to get a fibre glass copy, to avoid rust & weight problems, they can come with crude fixings such as "J" hooks. But can be modified to take original fixings, if not already done.
- Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:50 am
- Forum: Rootes & Jensen History
- Topic: Sir Stirling Moss
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9944