• Hey Guest!
    British Car Forum has been supporting enthusiasts for over 25 years by providing a great place to share our love for British cars. You can support our efforts by upgrading your membership for less than the dues of most car clubs. There are some perks with a member upgrade!
    **Upgrade Now**
    (PS: Upgraded members don't see this banner, nor will you see the Google ads that appear on the site.)
Tips
Tips

Not a Triumph, but could be...

Share this page

gsalt57tr3

gsalt57tr3

Jedi Warrior
Offline
I am in the process of buying a 1949 Austin A10 Devon.

It has a small 1200cc motor. I am thinking of swapping that out for either an MGB or TR3/4 motor and tranny.

Any suggestions, comments or insights?

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif
 
Well, my first suggestion would be to call it an A40 Devon. That motor is an early version of the later BMC B series engines such as are found in the MGB, so there's at least a familial connection there.
 
A later B series engine could probably be used with little trouble, as Eric points out that should be what you have in there, so if parts are tough to come by a 1500cc engine from an Autin A55 or A60 or a similar Farina model should fit.
I would be cautious about going to the much more powerful later versions unless you plan to improve the brakes and roadholding of your car.
Simon.
 
Back
Top