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RacingDreamz
post Sep 24 2017, 01:43 AM
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We recently got in a 1979 Triumph TR7 with an extra engine. This extra engine has been professionally rebuilt with a Rimmer Bros. kit(.20 over, reground cam, hi po valves, etc). My question is, will this 2.0L straight four cylinder fit in a 914? Would it be possible?
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post Sep 24 2017, 05:15 AM
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Anything can be made to fit with enough time and money.
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post Sep 24 2017, 05:26 AM
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post Sep 24 2017, 06:08 AM
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post Sep 24 2017, 06:14 AM
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I agree with Paul...Put it in the 7 or wait till it needs the transplant. The TR7 is a nice handling vehicle, but it's a slug. Hence TR8...where checking/tightening of all cooling system clamps is part of regular maintenance...
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post Sep 24 2017, 07:18 AM
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I agree as well. I had a TR7 at one time. Overall a nice car but I wa s never impressed with the engine. I don't think it would be worth the effort.
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post Sep 24 2017, 07:22 AM
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Sell the engine online. Here's a popular Triumph site:

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post Sep 24 2017, 08:30 AM
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Why? Just because you have the engine ? Convert to water cooled ,cut up the front end, install a radiator, adapt a lot, for what gain?
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post Sep 24 2017, 08:45 AM
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OMG don't think about it worst motor I ever owned. Bought a tr7 from dealer in mid 80s and it blew up in one month. I paid 2300 back then rebuilt engine and it was crap.
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post Sep 24 2017, 09:04 AM
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Agree with Cali and others, the 7 engine was a pants design and had poor reliability.

Spend all those $ on mods to the car, or spend the same $ on an uprated flat 4....with lower CG, more or less bolt right in

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post Sep 24 2017, 09:32 AM
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