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 Zack Torman's 1980 Huffaker TR8

Engine - 425whp 454wtq (Dyno Sheet) @ 13psi
TWS 4.9lt Rover V8
JE Forged 8.5:1 compression pistons
Forged 6in Rods
Buick 300 Heads - Ported & Extrude Honed
ARP Head studs
ARP Main bolts
TWS cam kit design by Steve Tanzi
Cometic Head Gaskets
160* Thermostat
The Wedge Shop Alum Alternator Bracket w/ GM Alternator
The Wedge Shop Alt adjustable turnbuckle
Mezieri Electric water pump

Turbo ( Running 8 psi low setting / 13 psi high setting)
Turbonetics Garret to4e 6262 .68 A/R  T4 w/ 3 in Vband 
1 Turbosmart Gen V 50mm external wastegate (10 psi spring)
1 Turbosmart Raceport BOV 50mm BOV (17 psi (blue) spring)
Eaton N75 Boost Controller
Intercooler Core Size 18"X12"X3" Overall Size 25"x12"x3" 2.5" Inlet & Outlet 3" Core
PTP T4/T3 Turbo Blanket and PTP Lava Exhaust  Wrap

ECU & Ignition
Canems standalone ECU tuned by TWS Motors
36-1 Trigger wheel pickup
Ford Gen 1 Coil Packs w/ HT leads (Part # 6823318)
​NGK BPR8ES gapped to 24
AEM UEGO Failsafe AFR/Boost Gauge
3 Bar Map Sensor - GM Part # 12223861

Exhaust
Custom headers (Range Rover Stock 4.6 headers, flipped L&R)
Custom 3" mandrel bent exhaust & downpipe
MagnaFlow SS 3" muffler 4" tip
Cometic High Performance Header Gaskets

Fuel & Intake
Range Rover 3.9lt Intake plenum (shaved ½ in)
Bosch 460cc injectors 
Bosch 044 Pump w/ dual inline 100 micron filters w/ custom surge tank
Turbosmart FPR1200 -6an Adj Fuel Pressure Reg (set 43.5psi @ idle)
Dual TR7 Sending Units. 1 for fuel feed, 1 for fuel return
-6AN Fuel feed and return lines

Front Suspension
TWS Upgraded Springs
Full polyurethane bushing set
Spax adjustable strut inserts
TWS Wilwood Big Brake Kit - Cross Drilled
SSBC Inline Proportioning valve w/ gauge
The Wedge Shop Strut Brace


Rear Suspension
TWS Upgraded Springs
Full polyurethane bushing set
Spax adjustable strut inserts
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TWS Lower Control Braces 

Drivetrain
Late Model LT77 Trans w/ metal pump gears
Lightened flywheel (22lbs)
10.5in Centerforce Dual Friction pressure plate & clutch disc
The Wedge Shop Short Shifter
Narrowed Ford Thunderbird 8.8” 3.27 gears w/ Disc Brakes
Poly Shift Bushings

Exterior
16 X 7 MGF wheels
205/45/16 Continental Extremes
Hella H4 Conversion Headlight kit w/LED Lights 
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TWS Motors LLC - Fast.British.Reliable. - Est. 1990
111 Dean St (Rear) Taunton, MA 02780  Contact@TheWedgeShop.com  tel 508-880-5448
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      • Buffum Rally Cars
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    • Car Shows >
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      • NEC 2014
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      • Berkshire Motorcar Festival 12
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      • Roadster Factory 16
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      • British Invasion 21
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