AboutJim Expertise My area of specialty is the Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1973-1980) although I have some technical experience with the GT6 and TR6 models also.
I can cover questions on all areas of the Spitfire, from basic mechanical questions to where to find original style seat covers and soft tops.
I am not an expert on the TR2/3/4 models. If you need specific detailed help with these models I first recommend obtaining a good repair manual such as the Robert Bentley manual for your particular model.
Experience I have been a Spitfire owner for 20 years and have done all my own repair work. On the Spitfire I've done just about everything except mount and balance tires.
In addition to street use I have been autocrossing a Spitfire with the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) in Modified class since 1997.
Organizations Red River Triumph Club
SCCA (Sports Car Club of America)
NASS (North American Spitfire Squadron)
FOT (Friends of Triumph)
Question hello I'm trying to deiced if I should install a super charger or a triple carb setup in my car the engine will be rebuilt soon and the type of induction will deiced how to do the rebuild job any input will help.
Frank
Answer Frank,
Sorry, I can't give much help either way. Both approaches have their positive and negative aspects. The Webers would need to be choked down quite a bit or you'll have no low end response.. and that's the TR6 specialty.
The supercharger will give low end grunt, but puts a drag on the engine.
I suspect that you could get better (more HP) and more reliable results by locating a TR6 PI intake manifold and converting to a more modern electronics setup. The crude Lucas injection setup was good for 150hp..... vs 100+ for the carb'd version of the TR6. Imagine what a modern setup could achieve... with out having to constantly tweak.
