TRTOM2498 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Enjoying putting some miles on the car since it has been recommissioned. More work to do, but absolutely driveable as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Tom, Looking much better now...some car that....still rather the 6 cyl car though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 19 hours ago, Tim Bancroft said: Tom, Looking much better now...some car that....still rather the 6 cyl car though! Hi Tim, Thanks. It needed going through in detail, but pretty much there now. CVB6H is a better balanced car, & CVB drives better, purely because it has been VERY carefully rebuilt with the best quality of parts/bearings, and screwed together by a proper old school engineer. YB power is fun, but not quite got the confidence in it yet, but that will come. Further work required, but as they say, Rome wasn't built in a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 As a comparison, post a pic of CVB . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 23/04/2021 at 18:41, Tim Bancroft said: As a comparison, post a pic of CVB . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 Exciting times ahead. Stage 2, 320bhp tuning enhancement kit has now arrived. The 3" exhaust system from turbo to tail-pipe tip will have to wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Had a productive day on Saturday. 320bhp tuning enhancement kit now installed on the TR6. It has gone from producing 15psi peak, and holding 11psi, to around 25psi, and holding 20. Lively to double lively best describes it. Still running a TR6 diff, with 4:1CWP and Quaife ATB, but not sure for how long ? Kit comprised of: · Bosch Dark Green injectors (Ford RS Cosworth). Capable of flowing enough fuel for 350BHP. · 3-Bar MAP sensor. · -31 wastegate actuator. · Denso Iridium IK27 spark plugs. Suitable for power levels from 250-450BHP. · Custom calibrated chip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Blimey, she looks alot better than when you bought her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 Thanks, Tim. Work in progress, but slowly getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martins Stag Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 It will be interesting to see how the backend holds out.... I suppose a lot of it will be how you drive it? Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hi Martin, The car puts the power down very well actually, certainly in the dry. However, in any other condition it is quite 'loose'. It is essentially a handful when pressing on, so you do need to be razor focused when in the armchair. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 27/09/2021 at 15:03, Martins Stag said: I suppose a lot of it will be how you drive it? Like he stole it usually 😛😊 Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, TRTOM2498 said: Hi Martin, The car puts the power down very well actually, certainly in the dry. However, in any other condition it is quite 'loose'. It is essentially a handful when pressing on, so you do need to be razor focused when in the armchair. Cheers. Too much power is an under-appreciated tool to extending the life of components. I'm sure making smoke has saved my diff a few times. If I could maintain grip I'd be fitting a new one every few months.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Hardtop now installed. This was purchased 20.05.1977, from the local Triumph main dealer for £153.00. Installation & paint was another further £47.00, so total-£200.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martins Stag Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 very nice Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 Short run out in the car yesterday. Got caught out in the snow just a few miles from home, thankfully ! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Bit of an update. Turbo charger removed, and upgraded from a 2WD to 4WD spec. Then more modern internals & upgrades inside. 270 degree bearing removed & fitted with a 360 degree bearing, which increases the reliability of the unit, & allows a safer way of running higher boost pressure. Thankfully the car came with a spare set of bigger injectors, as the current ones run out of fuel at 350bhp, which will be required for the new turbo charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 On 09/08/2021 at 17:44, TRTOM2498 said: That is such a good looking car ! Beautiful colour . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 Great to have the old girl back on the road. Not put many miles on her yet, but may get chance for a few this weekend. It is a different car to drive, the following work has been carried out: 1. Rebuilt T5 Cosworth gearbox. 2. 3 piece Helix organic clutch. 3. Spigot bush. 4. Uprated propshaft. 5. Rebuilt diff. 6. Chassis repairs/modification of breast plate to allow a 3" exhaust to pass. 7. X2 Brake M/C's. 8. New EBC brake pads. 9. Fresh brake fluid. 10. Rebuilt & uprated T3 turbo charger. 11. Flywheel re-faced. 12. Refurbished trailing arms with Red competition bushes. 13. Rear Koni shock absorbers 14. TUV heavy-duty trailing arm brackets. 15. Front Koni shock absorbers. 16. CDD uprated ant-roll bar drop links. 17. New drivers seat. 18. New 3 point harness. 19. Fresh coolant with Millers extra cool additive. 20. Oil and filter change. 21. Cambelt adjusted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Out & about at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 A great dirty, 400 mile weekend in Wales last weekend. First big trip since acquisition. Went well, but further refinements required ideally. Work in progress. Plenty of mid-range punch though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) Darren’s a good polisher not sure how he’d react to that challenge though lol 👍 great enjoy it Edited October 18, 2022 by Wendy Dawes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 I decided to fit a period, Yellow, alloy backed rear number plate, with Black, raised letters. It's nice to have the period look 🙂 Also fitted the Ford twin cam badge, & BMW competition directly beneath it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Great car! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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