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TVR Speed 6 Swap?


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Are spare parts available, and what is the cost of them like?  That would be my first concern.  TVR has changed hands, shut down, reopened, etc, quite a few times over the past couple decades.  Could lead to some headaches when it comes to support.  Would make for a pretty compelling swap though!  

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A notoriously unreliable engine, that's never been imported in the US, with no spare parts at all, no support, and never been attempted before...

 

I don't think I'd file that one under a really good idea.

 

Also that 3750 pounds doesn't get you a transmission either.

 

If you're looking for the highest horse n/a straight-6 240z build you can do, I'd probably go BMW instead. You'll end up saving thousands and tons of tons of time as someone's already done it before.

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If you're interested in doing that, I'd suggest starting by reading everything posted in this build thread before you start.

 

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/139679/bmw-m3-powered-240z

 

You will absolutely need to be able to fabricate or be able to spec & acquire custom engine & transmission mounts, get a custom driveshaft that mounts to the BMW flexdisk and whatever diff you plan on running, and you'll also have to deal with BMW's anti-theft software in their ECU (so running a standalone ECU is probably going to be your best bet). 

 

It can be done, and as that build thread proves, it can be done cleanly. Just be ready for a lot of work. It will be very awesome if you pull it off though.

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Meh, all those issues with the S52 and S54 have fixes for them. The connecting rod bearing issue was only on early early models of the E46 M3 and was a factory warranty issue. 

 

The only really crappy issue I know of is the high pressure fuel pump on the N54/55. I don't believe BMW has ever addressed that issue even to this day.

 

But overall I will agree that "German reliability" is the greatest hoax ever pulled on the American consumer.

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