Almost bought a TR7 in my teens in the late 70’S but a rust bucket. That was a close call would have been a money pit.

Any Car with a V8 is better.

you wreak, you dead

Wow, just saw this -- clearly done by someone with a high-standard... looks factory.

I wonder if a V12 would fit.

A British sports are that will leak less oil. FAB!

Beautiful car. I would prefer a sportier circle track cam and more masculine exhaust. BTW how is that car passing smog in CA???

Clearly the most reliable and best running TR6 ever built.

Well done!

Give me a choice of a blue eyed beautiful blond or this, I'll take this beauty

I had a TR6 that snapped an axil. Scared the crap out of me as the left rear wheel and assembly went whizzing by my head. Ford V8? Sounds great but TR6 axil assembly will not take the stress.

I can’t watch it but halfway. Did they ever start it up and drive it???

The reverse of a P51 (kinda). British car, American engine vs American aircraft British Merlin (Packard) engine. Wonderful !

Who did the conversion?

Tiger was my instant thought as well. And I have always loved the Tiger. But to see the thought carried out technically? I love it! Whip cream on top....No Lucas 😂

Well done. Very nice, but I would love to see a turbo K Swap in one of these. Easy 500 HP. Let's go!

Beautiful machine. Well crafted….

In my opinion, the TR6 is one of the most handsome cars ever made.

If there ever was a car that needed a small block V8 its the TR6. Super cool car. Just underpowered. Buddy had a new one in 1976. Yes, I am that old. And yes, gorgeous wheels. And LOVE the stupid bumper Zit delete. Hideous abomination.

I owned a 68 1/2 TR 250. British Racing Green. Those cars were a TR4A body style with Triumps first 6 cylinder. It had a bigger transmission to handle the 6 cylinder. Fun little car. The next year I believe they came out with the TR 6

How do you keep from blowing up your rear diff and U joints??

Beautiful! Perfect wheels for that car.

One thing that the original TR6 had going for it over a conversion like this was the unmistakable "note" of the motor and exhaust.

It looks lovely and sounds lovely. I suddenly wanted one again.... until you reminded me of the crashy ride with everything flapping around over every bump. I'll stick to my SL. Good job though.

She's a beauty. Would love to drive it.

Salivating.

That is superb.

Just my view, needs a better sounding exhaust like Flowmasters 👍🔉🔊

If British Leyland had only done this to the TR6 like they did with the Sunbeam Tiger and AC Cobra they would still be in business. I have owned a TR3A, TR3B, and an Austin-Healy 100 which had a 6-cylinder engine like the TR6. While it was pleasant to drive, there is nothing like power in a small car to make it more fun. The same thing with the early Datsun 240Z which also had a straight 6 in it. There was actually a company that did V8 conversions for them and it made it a true sports car. To make it a truly reliable car, the entire Lucas electrical system would have to be replaced and the British suspension, both were terrible.

RIP Kevin Carmichael💐💐💐 did this five separate times to five separate cars every one of them was a bad ass machine!!!

Incredible Well done

Shame. Great 6 cylinder engine

Be better car all around with jap 300hp v6. Would still handle with lighter motor and still fast and biggest thing one thing triumph and ford sucknat, reliability😅

Beautiful build 👍🏻

I had a 1971 TR6 lots of fun ...took alot of tinkering ! I moved on .😃

A FORD ENGINE IN A FORD THANK GOD 🙏 BLUE OVAL LOVE💙 💘

Very nicely done.

Beautiful car

I am surprised this is not a more common swap !

I worked on these when they were new in the late 70s, and they never looked this good. Well done.

Chick magnet

A Ford 302 V8 weighs 500 Pounds making the car nose heavy. How well it handles is questionable. The stock Front Suspension was never great to begin with, and by adding additional weight only worsens it. Depending on the additional HP and Torque, the Rear Differential Support Mounting was weak on TR6's and fairly easy to rip one of the Support Bolts from the carrier. How much was the Cooling System Capacity increased ? The Transmissions are not very strong to handle the additional power. Photos that illustrate a vehicle without any information or specifications of all the mods, are fairly worthless.

Fantastic do you want to sell it sometime let me know. I’m in Fort Myers Florida.

Gorgeous! Whats the displacement on the V8 conversion?

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Delightfully succinct and very well edited video covering such an endeavor. Had my attention peaked when I noticed the a.n. plumbing fwd on the driver's side bank. Not really relevant but hopefully you have a vintage 289 as the base for your mill's build replete with a crank-scraper and a dry sump system! NICE job on the transplant, too, sir!!

Goodness.

Sounds good.. 👍🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

Wolfe in sheep's clothing....in spades......Iv'e seen one of these myself owned by a friend.....He demolished it taking a tight bend....wheels spinning out of control.....

I love TR6s I have owned a 1971 and a 1976 they are a timeless design I think they will always look great.