Packs include 2 front rideheight adjustable shock absorbers. Once the car is lowered, its necessary to check and usually to correct bump steer i. The triumph spitfire is one of britains bestloved sports cars, produced from. The first round of changes occurred with the 1971model spitfire mark iv yes, triumph mysteriously switched from arabic to roman numerals. Steve mcqueen modified a manx for his highspeed beach driving. Tips for maintaining and modifying your triumph spitfire. Moss motors offers a full range of replacement engine parts and performance accessories to restore or upgrade your triumph spitfire. Its basic concept was always right, and everyone loved the mark 1 and mark 2, but a fully developed, better balanced car took time. I recently replaced the fuel pump new and since then there is petrol pouring out of the carbs. Triumph spitfire iv size, dimensions, aerodynamics and weight. With this shock set you can set the height which allows many types of springs to be used. The seat back is twice the height of a standard seat back with integral head rest, rear pocket and internal steel frames for strength and durability tested. Coventrys baby gt james page examines triumphs gt6 and discovers that its a fantastic car.
This table primarily covers the us market accept where noted. The seller states that the work of building the hybrid triumph was done 20 years and about 7000 miles ago. At we only stock and sell name brands that we are willing to stand behind. The mark 3, introduced in early 1967, was just such a spitfire. Have 2 engines in total advert is for both 1 sold as is untested not in the picture, tried to get this running but carbs need a refurb,slides stuck my triumph spitfire engine for sale for 87. Apt machining experts aquamist water injection systems aquamist is erls latest generation of waterinjection. At carid, we specialize in helping people bring their vehicles up. While were not usually big fans of the spitfire roadster, the gt6 chassis and drivetrain beneath this spitfire body pushes this example over the top. Like the rival spritemidget, the triumph spitfire took a few years to mature. Engine restoration and performance parts for your triumph. The spitfire iii is a rear wheel drive convertiblecabriolet automobile with a front mounted engine, sold by triumph. Because the herald used bodyonframe construction instead of a unitized body and chassis, it was possible to cut down the heralds frame and.
Sprintparts sprintparts is australias only business specialising in the supply of parts for triumph dolomite sprint vehicles. Triumph spitfire and gt6 a guide to originality, john thomason. I realise that gt6spitfire seats cost a fair amount to restore, but i do think they are. Ts imported automotive spitfire gt6 performance parts. It features a kickout on the left side,windage tray, crank scraper,built in baffle for oil control, holds 5 quarts ground clearance is the same as stock. This powerplant has an output of 75 bhp 76 ps56 kw of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 102 nm 75 lbft10. Use this specially designed tool to help adjust or maintain your door gaps when working on your spitfire or gt6 body shell. Vehicles with similar dimensions 1967 triumph gt6 mki. Buy oil pressure switch for triumph spitfire convertible 1.
I have prototyped two styles of engine side valances. The very best reason to buy a spitfire is because the thing is a ball to drive. So we picked up a 1980 carthe last year that they were builtthat we found for a good price. Dec 6, 2016 spending a few days on our triumph spitfire our spitfire gets some much deserved attention. Triumph spitfires are basically fun, economical streetlegal gocarts. Popular for early triumph spitfire as very similar to the factory seat, but more. As well as parts for dolomite sprints they also carry a range of mechanical parts to suit all ohc triumph vehicles, ie dolomite 1850, stag and tr7.
Pdf parts catalogue 22 mb triumph spitfire mkiiii, 4. Triumph spitfire performance suspension springs, shocks. It produces 71 bhp 72 ps53 kw of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 111 nm 82 lbft11. These spring spacers allow for simple adjustment of ride height when. Find 10 used triumph spitfire listings at cargurus. This triumph manual was prepared in close cooperation with british leyland motors in order to provide complete, authentic maintenance and repair information. Triumph spitfire engine for sale in uk view 62 bargains. In october 2011, i bought a v8powered 1976 triumph spitfire off of ebay.
British parts northwest triumph spitfire suspension. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1969 triumph spitfire mk3. Triumph spitfire competion race oil pan this oil pan was build by steve s. The eye catching and unmistakable triumph spitfire is a car you can really have fun driving, but if you want to get the best out of yours and make it suit your journeys and your driving style better, then you can make a big difference to the spitfire s ride quality by implementing improved suspension systems or shock absorbers. It was easily spotted via a larger grille opening and front bumper, seamless frontfender tops, and, most of all, a cutoff tail like that of bigbrother tr6, all courtesy of michelotti. Optiques, feux et clignotants pour triumph spitfire ebay. Im 65 and had no problems with height in my wifes 1968 spitfire mk3 or my 1966 tr4a, but most of my height is in my legs. Short story, the v8 is too big and im not willing to live with the compromises that were made to fit that engine. Not long ago, when i launched my second spitfire as a daily driver, i found it too suffered the same malady as other spitfire 1500s.
The body looks to be rustfree, and the paint is said to be driver quality. Commission plates had spitfire 1500 at top very early 1500 used the last of the mk4 plates, license plate holder, decal 1500 badges, silver knave plates hub caps, black boot trim edging at rear, boot gasket now presson not stick on, us rear bumpers. Why the stylish gt6 is a bargain alternative to jaguars icon. It is by no means, that i claim these are the true and only versions of these numbers youll find. I am 5ft 8inches in height and can honestly say that in 35 years driving these. Performance specialists and information triumph owners. All this was a good deal back in 1962 when the triumph spitfire was introduced, and it is still that todaywith improve ments. It may have worked okay for a dedicated drag racer, but i want a roadtrack car. To keep the bonnet held down securely, a triumph 2000 type bonnet release.
Shop online for triumph spitfire shock absorbers, shock busings, sway bar brackets and more suspension products to provide ultimate balance between comfort and performance. The project started with a gt6 chassis and running gear and mated it to the spitfire body. The triumph spitfire 1500s engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1. Gaz shocks have a zinc plated body that resists salt spray and road grime and looks great. It was easily spotted via a larger grille opening and front bumper, seamless frontfender tops, and, most of all, a cut. Browse triumph spitfire exhaust headers online or call 8006631570 today. Curb weight, 1,568 lb 711 kg to 1,750 lb 790 kg unladen u. I have made all reasonable attempts to verify all information contained here.
Triumph spitfire questions 1977 triumph spitfire wheel. The eye catching and unmistakable triumph spitfire is a car you can really have fun driving, but if you want to get the best out of yours and make it suit your journeys and your driving style better, then you can make a big difference to the spitfires ride quality by implementing improved suspension systems or shock absorbers. Automobile triumph tr4 driver s handbook manual 46 pages. Triumph spitfire performance suspension springs, shocks, struts. The first style is a 18 masonite substrate wrapped in fibreglass, the second is the same substrate sandwiched between an aluminium sheet and fibreglass the aluminium sheet faces the engine opinion seems divided as to whether this heat reflector is a good thing or a bad thing. How the tr6 can work for a tall person squarespace. Those dismantling or assembly operations that are identical to the spitfire or gt6. This ad offers a more accurate portrayal of realworld spitfire driving on american highways.
Tips for maintaining and modifying your triumph spitfire the authors of these tips as well as the webmaster for this site assume no responsibility for personal injury or property damage resulting from application of any of these tips. The triumph spitfire is a small british twoseat sports car, introduced at the london motor show. 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. For those who find the brake pedal rather hard after driving more modern vehicles, these. As the brilliant triumph gt6 reaches its halfcentury, james page. This car has a 2 door convertiblecabriolet type body with a front positioned engine delivering its power to the rear wheels. Air shocks for a triumph spitfire vintage triumph register. Page 63 running adjustments ignition timing static remove the distributor cap, adjust the contact breaker gap to 0. Triumph spitfire headers, spitfire performance exhaust. Spitfire triumph spitfire seat conversion british car forum. The seat back is designed with the taller driver in mind allowing you to get further away from the wheel with its sculptured back and.
I did this a couple of times, adjusting the angle of the seat back along. Note that this was with the stock seats and no modifications to mounts. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Triumph s spitfire was based on the herald sedan, designed by italian designer giovanni michelotti, and meant to compete in the small sports car market against rivals like the austinhealey sprite. Triumph spitfire suspension part types dont just buy replacement suspension parts for your triumph spitfire, buy the absolutely best triumph spitfire suspension parts. Oversized tubular antisway bar, mounted on aluminum pillow blocks. Oil supply to the rocker gear is a known weak spot on triumph.
Get your triumph spitfire internal engine from autozone. Know your limitations and proceed at your own risk. Class rules require stock triumph spitfire brake calipers and 9 rotors. Spitfire adjustable height front shock set 2 by gaz for a triumph spitfiregt6.
The driver s handbook owners manual, which comprises the first part of this manual, is the handbook provided with new triumph spitfires. Please take into account that the triumph 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is. Triumph spitfire parts and accessories catalogue loco classics. The larger steering wheel in the tr4a did mean that i needed to slide my right leg in and under first given my longer legs. We stock over 15,000 parts so that you can get the parts you need for your repair or restoration project fast. Motor trend all season complete waterproof car cover fits up to 157 w lock. After trying to cure the sag problem on my first spit with a rearched rear spring, i finally ended up replacing the oem girling rear shocks. Triumph spitfire vehicle information fast delivery worldwide 01522 568000 or 18557462767 payment options including paypal website with extensive info free catalogues. When i started to do my prepurchase research on the triumph tr6, i quickly discovered that there were precious few resources addressing the car from the perspective of tall drivers.
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