engine is back, tub is bare,frame is bare Question

[skagroovy]

Ok so i decided to go all the way on my resto project but need a few tips, the tub is bare and getting a couple of rusted rocker panels replace... this car will me a show slash vintage track day car befor i paint my tub and powered coat my frame wonder on suggestions on increasing the rigidity of the frame i have see few pic on Google but would like to get some feed back....

Second engine i have built many engine before but never a straight six I would like to get the correct manual for the tr6
the motor has been short blocked and had .12 off the head so i want to get the right manual so i can time the cam correctly since i forgot to mark stuff before i tore the motor down.
Thanks

also some one tell me how to post pics so i can show the progress,,,,,

 

[trrdster2000]

skaqroovy, There are several places to get a kit for the rear frame. It boxes in the rear end. which is a weakness, as the rear front support will rip out on the right side. If you have a pre 1973 car, a front "A" frame kit is a must if you plan to do any high speed turns. Check with TSI and some of the other performance shops==You will be amazed at what's out there and how much of your cash will make the car a great show/race (please don't be a trailer queen!!!)

Wayne

 

[PeterK]

TSI url is https://www.tsimportedautomotive.com

 

[tdskip]

Boxing the rear differential is mandatory if you are going to increase power. Check out your front suspension gussets as well, they should be reinforced as well. The "t-shirt" area is often torn or banged to heck as well.

Keep us posted.

 

[DougF]

You can also make your own plates to strengthen the rear end. If you know what cam you have, the information should be available online at www.hottr6.com . Unless you have replaced the old gears, chances are you can use the old timing marks as it worked out for me with an Isky Z19 cam. I just referenced the old gears timing marks for a starting point, then dialed it in as per spec.

 

[skagroovy]

I got really luck with the frame no rust and all the welds look good thatnks for the advice for the front a arms I had seen that mod but forgot about it...this car will be driven hard at the track a reliablity will be key For me. I am not understand Rear mods suggested for the rear other that boxing in the diff mounts what about wher the trailing arm mount to, and what about front axle upgrades? I am planning on good parts r200 diff upgrade and half hasfts and axles any one got pics....also and one know where I can get a patch panel for the right rear of the rear valance ony rust on the tub it would be nice is some one pre manufactured those....the motor like I said will be mild maybe in the 130hp area is all...

 

[DougF]

As far as the panel, you can get a new one, make a patch, or if lucky find an old panel to cut up. Not aware of patch panels.

 

[skagroovy]

manual for engine reasembly?
borg and beck or luk clutch??

 

[skagroovy]

Who supplys the front a frame kit you speak of and what does it prevent or help also I am replacing the rear axle with goodparts but what about front axles?

 

[hondo402000]

you could get the stronger front axle stub kit, I just did mine a few weeks ago, now if I can get the rear brakes from leaking, the new wheel cylinder I installed leaked. I got a new one and waiting on brake shoes

Hondo