Performance engine builder required

[Will It Ever Run Again]

Hiya all,

I'm restoring a Spitty 1500 to a high standard and will be keeping the visual aspects in period but (I hope this won't offend anyone) I'd like to improve the engine power from standard so I can do the odd hillclimb. I do want to use the original block though, I don't want a 6 cyl.

Does anyone know of such a specialist?

Many thanks.

Steve

[thescrapman]

There are various possibilities, who will take varyingly extortionate amounts of money on the back of promises that may not be fulfilled.

do a bit of research into what you actually want first 

[Clive]

Concur with what Colin says. I know if people who have spent serious money and got an engine that never met expectations.

You need to decide how far you really want to go. But a self-confessed triumph genious had a simple formula for a 100bhp 1500. 

Toledo 1300 head (big valves as std, not sure what compression ratio it gave but guessing about 9.75)

TR5 profile cam. Makes sense.

Tubular exhaust manifold.

Properly set up SU carbs. Weber/dellorto would be even better.

An oil cooler will be essential, as will a quality oil. And a well built bottom end with the very best components that you can source.

 

[Velocita Rosso]

Agree with Colin and Clive.(first where in the UK are you?)

Our Spitfire engine came out the factory with 74 BHP,..... after head flowing, s/s manifold/exhaust fitting ,needle profiling at a local performance garage, Ramair carb filter system,electronic timing,Newman race cam(plus other bits and bobs)  and tinkering on the garage rolling road, we now have 99/100 BHP 

The car is very nippy and doubt we would get any more out of it...(and keeps up with the best  )

[Steve AKA vitessesteve]

You could take your car hill climbing with the standard set up first to see if you like it and to work out what needs improving.

[65redspit]

I built mine myself. I used to build race engines professionally so not necessarily advocating you do it yourself but, if you do, I can highly recommend Oselli Engineering to do any head/machine work/balancing - they just did my 1200 and, after completing the 10CR, can vouch for the quality of their work. Get the SUcarbs set up by a specialist, on a dyno, who can make up needles to match your individual engine. Follow the basics, do this and you will have a sorted motor and the satisfaction of having put it together yourself.

 

[Will It Ever Run Again]

Thanks all.

I used to race a mini in the Mighty Mini champs and I know what to expect with hillclimbing. I also know I'd like a little more oomph than standard.

I don't have time to do it myself otherwise I'd love to learn how to. One day perhaps! Until then I need help.

I have a long list of engine mods I've put together from reading hundreds of triumph magazines over the years and have checked the list with a couple of 'experts' who have suggested a couple of tweaks but agreed the mods would create the 'fast road' tuning I'd like.

I just need a decent, triumph friendly, engine expert to put together the engine I'd like. 

There is of course the Corby based company who seemed perfect but I've had a few people suggest I steer clear. Not sure if that's fair or not.

Thanks again.

Steve

[thescrapman]

The Corby based company is no more, went under a couple of days ago.

[Will It Ever Run Again]

Quoted from thescrapman-

The Corby based company is no more, went under a couple of days ago.

Really? Wow, that's a surprise. I wonder what will happen to all the stock/cars etc.

Glad I didn't send any money there! I did have a quote.

So, I'm still stuck for an engine expert! 

[Steve AKA vitessesteve]

Mark who runs Jigsaw Racing is suffering ill health and that is why he has decided to wind up the business. 

He said this on facebook on 21 October:

Today I have to write to all of our fantastic customers and colleagues
That due to my continued health issues
We have had to take the very hard decision to place our company
Into voluntary liquidation
Our business we have loved for the passed twenty five years
Will close its doors with myself and jo at the helm on the 31st of October
I write this with tears of emotion for the job I loved
My feet don’t work like they should which means I am unable to work in a busy work shop environment as I have done all these years
Thank you all
I hope to still be involved in the triumph scene albeit in a lesser capacity
Mark jo

[Tim Bancroft]

Where are you, Steve?

 

I had some machining done (via a good mate of mine) by Classic and Modern Engine Services in Bracknell, very good quality work. I am sure they could help you.

[Clive]

Another thought, how about Peter Burgess? Mainly MG, but as the 1500 is used in the later Midgets. plus they supply heads etc for most Triumph engines...

https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/peterburgess/indexstart.html

[Will It Ever Run Again]

Thanks guys. I have a couple to chat to now. Mordale (advertising in Club Torque) seemed perfect. Will let you know how I get on when it happens.