Hey - did you know if you click on the title of a thread it will take you to the first unread post since you last visited that thread?
but were afraid to ask: 
STOP!! Never post your email address in open forums. Bots can "harvest" your email! If you must share your email use a Private Message or use the 
smilie in place of the real @
Pretty Please - add it to our Events forum(s) and add to the calendar! >> 
G
Guest
Guest
Guest
Offline
I saw the Corvair one. I've seen the Moss ones ($$$$).
Are there any others? Anyone do it?
Cost?
Are there any others? Anyone do it?
Cost?
-
Hey there Guest!
If you enjoy BCF and find our forum a useful resource, if you appreciate not having ads pop up all over the place and you want to ensure we can stay online - Please consider supporting with an "optional" low-cost annual subscription.**Upgrade Now**
(PS: Subscribers don't see this UGLY banner)
Share this page
Cambridge Motor Sports from the UK use to have a complete conversion but no more, I emailed them three weeks ago about this and they replied that thier conversion ended up not reliable. I saw that Goodparts is now making a third member conversion---I would have rather seen an axle and hub conversion!!. You always see mention of the corvair or datsun axle conversion but never any detailed instruction on how to do it??, is the Moss a complete conversion--axle and hubs and how much?, I have never seen it advertised by them.
OP
Guest
Guest
Guest
Offline
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
It's Moss Europe, not Moss USA. I think they are the cosworth hubs you read about. Trouble is it's going to cost around $2100 to get it here. Thats a bit strong. I could probably get something custom made for that.
The corvair ones apparently leave the wheels non-hub centric. I didn't want to deal with that. This is one of the few bits of info about the corvair conversion I could find.
https://www.hottr6.com/triumph/tr6drivetrain.html
It's Moss Europe, not Moss USA. I think they are the cosworth hubs you read about. Trouble is it's going to cost around $2100 to get it here. Thats a bit strong. I could probably get something custom made for that.
The corvair ones apparently leave the wheels non-hub centric. I didn't want to deal with that. This is one of the few bits of info about the corvair conversion I could find.
https://www.hottr6.com/triumph/tr6drivetrain.html
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
The Corvair ones are hubs only still using tr6 axles (no cv joints), I have only seen reference to Datsun 240--280z being used--but never any pictures or details. Goodparts diff. conversion still uses TR6 axles,???????????
The Corvair ones are hubs only still using tr6 axles (no cv joints), I have only seen reference to Datsun 240--280z being used--but never any pictures or details. Goodparts diff. conversion still uses TR6 axles,???????????
LastDeadLast
Jedi Knight
Offline
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
Allan,
Yes, Goodparts' Nissan diff kit does use the TR6 axles. The driveshaft however, is shortened.
Allan,
Yes, Goodparts' Nissan diff kit does use the TR6 axles. The driveshaft however, is shortened.
michalotti_tr
Jedi Knight
Offline
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
I followed this same path a little while back, and came up with this name and address for someone who actually makes the Corvair conversion: David Wingett elkhorn@core.com
I've also spoken to Richard Good about doing a conversion of Nissan axles for the TR and he said he's thought about it but hasn't had any time to develop it.
NFI for any of this, just sharing what I found out.
I followed this same path a little while back, and came up with this name and address for someone who actually makes the Corvair conversion: David Wingett elkhorn@core.com
I've also spoken to Richard Good about doing a conversion of Nissan axles for the TR and he said he's thought about it but hasn't had any time to develop it.
NFI for any of this, just sharing what I found out.
LastDeadLast
Jedi Knight
Offline
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
Alana,
I was bored yesterday and emailed Moss Europe about their Drive Shaft and Hub Assembley. They said the quality was top rate and the kit includes everything you need, plus they said that many of the components are from BMW, hence the high cost.
Not that I'm considering them, but rather curious. That's a ton-o-money for that. (around $1800.00 with shipping and excluding VAT)
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/MossUK/ProductList.aspx?SubSubCategoryID=TRs_uktrs-166
Alana,
I was bored yesterday and emailed Moss Europe about their Drive Shaft and Hub Assembley. They said the quality was top rate and the kit includes everything you need, plus they said that many of the components are from BMW, hence the high cost.
Not that I'm considering them, but rather curious. That's a ton-o-money for that. (around $1800.00 with shipping and excluding VAT)
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/MossUK/ProductList.aspx?SubSubCategoryID=TRs_uktrs-166
OP
Guest
Guest
Guest
Offline
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
Right - and when you add shipping and import duty, it comes to >2k. I also heard that they have a finite supply and when they are gone, they are gone. I don't know if that's true or not, but it gives pause for thought.
We surely must be able to get something made for less than that! It's not like it's using exotic materials...
Right - and when you add shipping and import duty, it comes to >2k. I also heard that they have a finite supply and when they are gone, they are gone. I don't know if that's true or not, but it gives pause for thought.
We surely must be able to get something made for less than that! It's not like it's using exotic materials...
LastDeadLast
Jedi Knight
Offline
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
[ QUOTE ]
We surely must be able to get something made for less than that! It's not like it's using exotic materials...
[/ QUOTE ]
You would think that someone in the US could do this.... where's Richard Good when you need him??? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
[ QUOTE ]
We surely must be able to get something made for less than that! It's not like it's using exotic materials...
[/ QUOTE ]
You would think that someone in the US could do this.... where's Richard Good when you need him??? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
OP
Guest
Guest
Guest
Offline
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
Totally...
Business opportunity there for someone.
Sign me up for the second set (I'll let someone else be the alpha tester).
Totally...
Business opportunity there for someone.
Sign me up for the second set (I'll let someone else be the alpha tester).
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
Sent a email to the the above address that Michalotti_tr provided regarding the availability and price of the corvair hub conversion--no answer yet. Sent Richard Good an email asking him that if he developes the conversion to please do both axle and hub and not just hub. I know he holds down a regular job so he probably doesnt have alot of free time, but mabey if he gets alot of emails on this he would do it. Be sure to ask for a hub and axle conversion.
Sent a email to the the above address that Michalotti_tr provided regarding the availability and price of the corvair hub conversion--no answer yet. Sent Richard Good an email asking him that if he developes the conversion to please do both axle and hub and not just hub. I know he holds down a regular job so he probably doesnt have alot of free time, but mabey if he gets alot of emails on this he would do it. Be sure to ask for a hub and axle conversion.
bobh
Jedi Warrior
Offline
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
Years ago I recall reading about the Group 44 TR. There was a comment about them using some porsche or mercedes parts in the rear.
Shane Ingate has a site that discusses the corvair hubs and mercedes hubs. You may want to take a look at this;
https://www.hottr6.com/triumph/tr6drivetrain.html
Years ago I recall reading about the Group 44 TR. There was a comment about them using some porsche or mercedes parts in the rear.
Shane Ingate has a site that discusses the corvair hubs and mercedes hubs. You may want to take a look at this;
https://www.hottr6.com/triumph/tr6drivetrain.html
OP
Guest
Guest
Guest
Offline
Re: Has anyone uprated the rear axles to CV joints
This is exactly what I was talking about with the hub-centric issue. I'd do the Moss conversion for a little more before dealing with a compromise like this. When you get to $1400 and still have problems, 2k for a bolt in solution doesn't seem so bad.
Maybe if I wait the exchange rate will get better...
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif to /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/england.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nonono.gif
This is exactly what I was talking about with the hub-centric issue. I'd do the Moss conversion for a little more before dealing with a compromise like this. When you get to $1400 and still have problems, 2k for a bolt in solution doesn't seem so bad.
Maybe if I wait the exchange rate will get better...
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif to /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/england.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nonono.gif
LastDeadLast
Jedi Knight
Offline
Re: alana
[ QUOTE ]
Maybey a group of us could pay for a Moss set up and hand it over to Goodparts or someone and let them copy it?
[/ QUOTE ]
Well since both sides are identical all we would need to buy is one... I'm in if we can find a builder.
[ QUOTE ]
Maybey a group of us could pay for a Moss set up and hand it over to Goodparts or someone and let them copy it?
[/ QUOTE ]
Well since both sides are identical all we would need to buy is one... I'm in if we can find a builder.
OP
Guest
Guest
Guest
Offline
Re: alana
Sure - or better yet find someone who knows what they are and can get them from source...
Halfshafts could possibly come from somewhere like this -
https://www.staugustinefwd.com/RWD/rwd.html
Still need hubs though.
I keep looking but no joy yet.
Sure - or better yet find someone who knows what they are and can get them from source...
Halfshafts could possibly come from somewhere like this -
https://www.staugustinefwd.com/RWD/rwd.html
Still need hubs though.
I keep looking but no joy yet.
LastDeadLast
Jedi Knight
Offline
Re: alana
Heck,
Those Brits have many parts I'd love to see over here...
A few come to mind...
1. A two piece trans cover for overdrive maint
2. A lightened steel flywheel.
3. New chassis
4. New bodies
I can go on.....
Heck,
Those Brits have many parts I'd love to see over here...
A few come to mind...
1. A two piece trans cover for overdrive maint
2. A lightened steel flywheel.
3. New chassis
4. New bodies
I can go on.....
LastDeadLast
Jedi Knight
Offline
Re: alana
Well Moss said some of the parts were sourced from BMW. Maybe we could start there.
Of course the assembly from Moss might have the BMW part number on it.
Well Moss said some of the parts were sourced from BMW. Maybe we could start there.
Of course the assembly from Moss might have the BMW part number on it.
Similar threads
Similar threads
-
TR2/3/3A Has anyone designed a hand brake warning light for the TR3?
- Started by TuffTR250
- Replies: 3
-
TR2/3/3A Has anyone installed one of these slack limiting plates- Started by Got_All_4
- Replies: 4
-
-
Has anyone considered Power Rack and Pinion Stearing and/or an Air Bag suspension- Started by RAC68
- Replies: 32
-
-
-
-
TR2/3/3A Has anyone tried to rewind/fix a fuel tank sending unit?
- Started by Got_All_4
- Replies: 11
-
-
-
TR2/3/3A Has anyone put late TR4/4A upper A-arms and ball joints on TR3?
- Started by TuffTR250
- Replies: 3
-
TR4/4A Has anyone used steel gear bushings in their TR4 transmission?
- Started by TuffTR250
- Replies: 3
-
-
TR2/3/3A Has anyone installed a TR6 OD transmission in their TR3?- Started by JFeher
- Replies: 8
-
-
TR2/3/3A Has anyone put sound deadening in a TR3. Were the results worth it?
- Started by TR Mike
- Replies: 21
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
G
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A friendly reminder - be careful what links you click on here. If a link is posted by someone you don't know, or the URL looks fishy, DON'T CLICK. Spammers sometimes post links that lead to sites that can infect your computer, so be mindful what you click.