Paul geithners triumph spitfire technical information. Page 64 running adjustments tuning carburettors figs. Mg midget 1500,triumph spitfire 1500, rebuilt engine, 9. The 1500 seems to be the most affordable but can the engine be tuned to get a little more power from it. The purpose of this book is to assist the owner in the efficient repair and.
This crate engine is in stock and can be ordered today. The triumph spitfire is a small british twoseat sports car, introduced at the london motor show in 1962 and manufactured between 1962 and 1980. The chap who created this stop motion film is one of the few chosen ones who successfully completed a full engine rebuild without throwing in the towel and marching down to the pub, the engine in the film is a 1500 4 pot from a triumph spitfire one of those cars ive always sworn ill buy. I was actually looking for a treatise on competition and tuning for these engines. Pdf parts catalogue 22 mb triumph spitfire mkiiii, 4. Triumph sportscar owners club spitfire tr6 gt6 tr250 tr3 tr4 tr7 tr8 all. Triumph tuning tips and modifications maximise your triumphs driving pleasure. To add any of the in stock, built to order, or available to order items to your basket, please choose an order qty and then hit the add to basket button to make it easier for our overseas customers, you can now browse our website and view prices in over 30 currencies.
This page tuneup data for the triumph spitfire and gt6. Triumph spitfire performance and tuning parts moss europe. Common faults of a triumph spitfire find my classic car. This page tune up data for the triumph spitfire and gt6. Mg midget and sprite technical tuning 1500 engine bbs. View and download triumph spitfire mk3 handbook online. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of triumph from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches and executive cars. If you are intending to buy a triumph spitfire, you should have a walk round of the vehicle first to look at body condition, the interior and overall alignment of the body panels and doors. We offer the finest quality performance parts and accessories for the modern classic triumph bonneville, scrambler, thruxton, america and. Triumph motorcycles in america book bonnevilletwintigermotorcyclenew hc. Triumph 1500 engine for sale in uk view 52 bargains. Looking for spitfire performance parts for your classic. The triumph 1500 is a small frontwheel drive automobile that was produced by standard triumph from 1970 to 1973.
I dont have any experience building a race spitfire or streetperformance, so take. The car was largely based upon the chassis of the triumph herald saloon, but shortened and without the heralds. Hi blue, i have triumph workshop manual for herald vitesse and spitfire and haynes manual for spitfire 1500. I especially liked the designation of the correct fasteners and location. The vehicle was based on a design produced for standardtriumph in 1957 by italian designer giovanni michelotti. High performance 1200cc crate engine bonneville performance. Triumph spitfire mkiv 1500 spare parts catalogue over 300 pages from the original spitfire mkiv and spitfire 1500 spare parts catalogues, covering the later spitfire models, from november 1970 to august 1980. Before attempting to tune carburettors, ensure that the engine oil filler cap and the dipstick are both secure, as air drawn. We offer the finest quality performance parts and accessories for the modern classic triumph bonneville, scrambler, thruxton. Our crate engines are shipped via ground or air freight depending upon your location, but shipping is not included in our pricing. It was replaced by the similar triumph 1500tc which was a small rearwheel drive automobile produced from 1973 to 1976 1500. The triumph spitfire 1500s engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.
Spitfire general specification data if not specified, data refers to spitfire 1500. Air filters are the first step to tuning any engine. Triumph motorcycle parts for 1971 triumph trophy 650 ebay. Part 1 1979 triumph spitfire 1500 differential removal, opening. I certainly would not consider increasing the power of the engine without addressing the poor crankshaft location two half thrust bearings are just insufficient and prone to wear and dropping out of place, leaving the crank free to destroy itself and. Introducing the 1500 a big change occurred for the 1973 model year, as triumph released the spitfire 1500 model. Best triumph spitfire engines get your triumph spitfire. The current owner has had the car for 25 years and it comes with a box full of manuals, books and all invoices and bills since then. Here at moss europe we stock thousands of parts at great prices with fast door to door delivery. Mg midget 1500, triumph spitfire 1500, rebuilt engine, 9. Triumph motorcycle parts for 1971 triumph trophy 650 for. The kit includes manifolds, linkage and carburetors with ram pipes.
Triumph spitfire performance parts, tuning parts and. Douglas of the triumph network states that a variety of engines will fit, from the stock engine to a ford 427 big block. Choose from rod bearings, pistons, rings, gasket sets, valves, guides and more. If you want to win races with a screamer engine go for the 0, if you want a good torquey road car get a 1500. With sections on general specification data, engine tuning data, torque wrench settings. Sorry for jumping in on this late i race with a triumph 1500 engine. Engine tuning data for the triumph spitfire and gt6. Triumph 0 1500 bonnet prop stand removed a4size advert has been individually trimmed and separated and is in very good condition for the age scribble, smudge, crease and rip free. Getting something out of a 1500 lump in the midget page 1. This page lists general dimensions, weights and capacities of the triumph spitfire. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1978 triumph spitfire 1500 and assess the current state of the classic car market. This car has a 2 door convertiblecabriolet type body with a front positioned engine delivering its power to the rear wheels.
When you tune sus according to the book all you are doing is synching the air density between the two carburetors and then setting the idle mixture. It produces 71 bhp 72 ps53 kw of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 111 nm 82 lbft11. Bonneville performance offers this high performance 270 degree crate engine for your street or racing motorcycle project. Triumph stag repair operation manual brooklands books. Someone set a needle specification from the factory maybe years ago.
Aug 10, 2015 hi blue, i have triumph workshop manual for herald vitesse and spitfire and haynes manual for spitfire 1500. Bonneville performance high performance triumph bonneville. If required, lift off the cap and replenish the container and run the engine at approximately 1,500 r. Are you trying to find 1978 triumph spitfire 1500 values. The stromberg cd carburettor, like the su see adjusting an su carburettor, is a constantdepression carburettor, hence the cd. Almost 100,000 of these engines were used in the 197380 spitfires, and nearly as many were used in mg midgets sold from 1975 and later. All parts are guaranteed to be high quality with the best fitment.
A very useful technical book for all triumph owners. This will wreck the block and you will need a new engine. All in all, the common faults of a triumph spitfire are few and far between. Getting something out of a 1500 lump in the midget. If you are looking for how to improved performance this book is not your cup of tea. Also, a number of the parts mentioned, are no longer available. If you really want to get into tuning, there is quite a lot of info about triumphs. With the 1500 twin carb engine from the triumph spitfire 1500, and the drive train of the faster triumph dolomites, the 1500 tc replaced the front drive 1500 in 1973. The big triumph chassis is very strong in this area.
Triumph 1500, classic cars, historic autos, british cars. Moss motors offers a full range of books and videos to help you restore or upgrade your triumph spitfire. The two work in much the same way, but the stromberg differs in having an air valve commonly called the piston surrounded by a rubber diaphragm in the dashpot. His 120 bhp 1500 has so far completed 60,000 miles in a manner probably not approved of by triumph in other words thrashed to within an inch of its life while putting out nearly 70% more power than standard. Triumph spitfire info, triumph spitfire, all info you need for owning or buying a spitfire. The 1500 engine has a lot of variation in the bolts and screws and it is often difficult to locate the correct combination, especially when someone has previously mismatched items. The complete official triumph spitfire manual was originally published in 1975 for triumph spitfire mk iii, mk iv and 1500 enthusiasts. Professional engine reconditioning with all the services you would need from precision engineering to full rebuild of the complete engine unit. Legendary engine builder dave vizard refused to use anything else after extensive engine dyno.
Official triumph spitfire mk iii, mk iv 1500 service manual. The principle is simple, the more air you get in the engine, the more power you get out. So look for blue smoke on starting and listen for bottom end rumblings. The triumph spitfire is a small british twoseat sports car, introduced at the london motor show. Getting something out of a 1500 lump in the midget page. Whilst retaining the frontwheel drive of the triumph 0, the body featured a restyled nose, a lengthened tail, twin headlights. The triumph 1500 tc was relaunched as the dolomite 1500 hl in 1975. Get the best deals on parts for triumph spitfire when you shop the largest online selection. It shows and describes the full powertrain and drivetrain layout pushrod inline four with a stromberg 150 cosev carburetor, fourspeed manual, rear drive and suspension setup double wishbone up front, swing axle out back. Triumph classic cars 1500 for sale car and classic.
It is far superior to the haynes manual covering the same vehicle. Mg midget and sprite technical tuning 1500 engine i intend to buy a midget having had two in my youth. Buy your triumph spitfire engine from us with confidence knowing we stand behind the quality of our used car and truck engines. It was replaced by the similar triumph 1500tc which was a small rearwheel drive automobile produced from 1973 to 1976. Sports car 57 pages automobile triumph tr6 1976 handbook. Over 300 pages from the original spitfire mkiv and spitfire 1500 spare parts catalogues, covering the later spitfire models, from november 1970 to august 1980. This book is a reprint of the factory service manual for the later model spitfire with the 1. I certainly would not consider increasing the power of the engine without addressing the poor crankshaft location two half thrust bearings are just insufficient and prone to wear and dropping out of place, leaving the crank free to destroy itself. General dimensions, weights and capacities of the triumph. Bigger engines weigh more, such as the 427, weighing 701 pounds. You dont have to go to one of the japanese makes to build a budget 500cc or 350cc vintage road racer. Triumph spitfire my first full restoration video 1080p hd. Aug 25, 20 the chap who created this stop motion film is one of the few chosen ones who successfully completed a full engine rebuild without throwing in the towel and marching down to the pub, the engine in the film is a 1500 4 pot from a triumph spitfire one of those cars ive always sworn ill buy.
We have a vast stock of new and original engine components to keep your bike running strong an reliable. The two recurring issues with 1500 engines are piston and ring wear and crankshaft wear. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual. Ok, so there is obviously more to it than that, but bolting on an induction kit can increase your cars power from 12bhp, up to 15bhp rolling road proven. Tuning data fields left blank are ones i am still hunting for correct info. The new engine had just a few additional horses, but the increased torquean extra 10 lb. Use the many tuning manuals as a guide, and dont get over ambitious. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Triumph spitfire performance upgrade parts rimmer bros. The size and type of a stromberg are given by numbers and letters. Getting started induction spitfire engine guide v1. Find all your engine related parts for your vintage triumph motorcycle.
Been stored for many years all new pistons and bearings. It had the usual niggles of cars of the era but mothing particularly outstanding. The weight of a standard triumph engine is 275 pounds. The vehicle was based on a design produced for standard triumph in 1957 by italian designer giovanni michelotti. Triumph tuning by stan shenton is a classic book on tuning work for your triumph motorcycle engine. The main consideration is not the size, but the weight. Story by tim suddard photography as credited while often lamented, triumph s 1500cc, fourcylinder engine is still owned and loved by thousands of enthusiasts. The triumph 1500 is a small frontwheel drive automobile that was produced by standardtriumph from 1970 to 1973. As the name suggests, the model now featured a 1500cc engine1493cc to be exact.
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