I think you misunderstand... the Triumph Stag V6 is my car, and the title of every RU-vid video I make (Just for consistency) that Nascar definitely had a V8!
Lovely car. Mine was a green Mk2 mot failure back in the 90's I bought it with a blueprinted V6 with auto box fitted. Never reached its full potential with me but for a time I was commuting 70 miles a day in it and the kids loved 'Cindy' the stag.
She didn't have them when I bought her, and I've never been tempted to put them back, I think they kinda ruin the curves but putting a straight line through them!
Think I would have gone for the sheet of aluminium.that way their is no physical contact between fan and radiator core.a strip of draught excluder between aluminium sheet and radiator will give a good seal .
Always loved the Stag but never taken the plunge. And yes, tinkering with old cars is great for mental wellbeing. I have five Jeeps and I am never idle
Now swap the Ford V6 out for a Rover V8 (the Buick engine the original should have had from the beginning)! I had that conversion in mine and it's worth it for the sound alone!
Sounds awesome! :) In the early '80s I had several 3 litre Capris and a Cortina 'Savage' all with this engine. I couldn't afford a Stag. Now I have a Stag as I have no hope of affording a 3 litre GXL Capri as we killed them all in the '80s :)
@@djchix Yes they are. I'm in Bournemouth By the way. My stag is original (I'm not a purist) I have just gone through your story in your blog and am very envious of the amazing journey you've had. There are so many modifications and improvements that I could make if it was not for the fear of devaluing. So you have the perfect car. Don't let anyone tell you any different. My next stag will definately be something I can modify. Fuel injection would be top of the list :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E8vwoXVfpEM.html
@@bobwoods1963 Thanks for taking the time to read buddy! Would be great to meet you and see your Stag too! Do you make it to any of the meets over this way at all? Like the one at Middle Wallop?
What a great car, I took my Rover V8 out of the Stag when I bought it because the core plugs had gone so I never drove it with the Rover V8 in, I put a Stag V8 in and I enjoy it a lot but have always wondered what the Rover engine would have been like! The V6 sounds awesome.
So enjoyed your video of, "the car of your dreams." I get what you are saying of the lock down & the effects on our health at that dark time of lock down. I have a 1977 Triumph 2000TC & the joy she brings me while I tinker & polish. Thanks for sharing.
Just found your channel Chris. Loving it. Love the stag also absolute beauty of a car. Really wanna buy one but no mechanical experience. Would love to learn and thinking I could do alot from just following guys like u ? What u reckon
If you really want a Stag and having owned one, I understand why, my advice would be join the club. You can then attend the events and increase your knowledge and when the time is right its very possible that someone will know of a good car that's right for you.
I had no prior mechanical experience and as long as you're brave enough to try and humble enough to listen/ learn from mistakes, then I think it's well worth the journey (and the money). Go for it!
@@djchix I think your right Chris. Thanks for the follow up. I had no idea u were a novice also mechanicly. Also was thinking the Essex v6 would be safer engine type but tbh after following a few stag youtubers it seems the triumph engine issues have been resolved with proper maintenance.
@@jjefferyworboys8138thanks Jeff good starting point to get tips on what to look out for etc when buying my stag. And also to find good examples to buy 👍
Nice to see a youngish Stag enthusiastic owner! Many of us are pushing 70 and more and so it's good to know that this great car can capture the imagination of others. I've had my Stag for a long time and have no plans at all to give it up. I think I'll need to be arrested and locked up before that happens! Enjoy your car and I've not even mentioned that it has the wrong engine it in (oops, so I have!). To be fair the Ford V6 is an excellent motor. Despite lots of nonsense about the original Triumph V8 being useless, it's a lovely motor when put together and maintained properly - something that didn't happen enough back in the day.
Quite odd how a car can be so influential on people. I absolutely love the Stagg as when was very young was took out in one and that stuck with me forever. The sound of one is so thought provocative and takes me back... Fabulous car...
What a lovely story, and a pleasure to see a new Stag owner with enthusiasm for a great car. I have owned my Stag for 43 years now and still love it every time I drive it. (even though it's named 'The Red Devil') its Red and the reg number is ***666R, as you would expect!! Good luck with your Stag and I hope you enjoy this summer. Cheers Bob
@@djchix Hi Chix yes a shroud, I made one from angled aluminium so if pulls air from all the radiator area gives great cooling, I did some research and people say dont put the fan against the radiator as over time the plastic clips dry out brake off the problems arise
Hay man! Sorry, I've only just seen this! Check out the link to that part on my blog: chixstag.wordpress.com/2021/01/30/you-spin-me-right-round-baby-right-round/ Let me know if that helps!
@@djchix I mgiht look intoi it. I've noticed ovewr the past few years the value of stags is steadily going up. U used to be able to get an original for around 14k, now I see more and more creeping to 20-24k so I prolly gotta be quick XD
Have a look at the rover sd1 v8, it had an oil trap/breather that screwed into a very similar rocker cover hole, the breather hose connected to the top of it and fed back into the air intake. It may save you some grief. It's on the front of the left hand cylinder bank looking from the front.
Thanks mate! I've actually solved this issue now, there was an integral part missing which I'll blog about soon... I'm still catching up from September's activity!
Good job man...both the new tune + the vid (was particularly digging your Habs jersey at the 5:48 mark...Canada represent!!). Keep it up the good work sir...peace, Abs.
