By the way, is the car in question here perhaps the Triumph 2500? I'm not
entirely familiar with the Triumph models that weren't sold in North
America, but a 2.5L Vitesse sounds a lot like the 2500. Correct me if I'm
wrong, since I think a 2500 would be great to have.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U
Bloomington, IN
On Mon, 15 Dec 1997, Jason wrote:
> Hey, today's ignorant people are merely the knowledgeable in waiting!
> The Vitesse (Sports Six in the USA) does have a 6 cylinder engine but it's a
> 2 litre unit (early ones had a 1.6 litre unit) The TR6 engine is 2.5 litres
> and has Lucas mechanical Petrol Injection (in the UK anyway) I'm no expert
> but I think those basics are right.
>
> Jason
> "Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice Doggie!" till you can find a rock. "
> -----Original Message-----
> From: p.bird <p.bird@virgin.net>
> To: Jason <chinn@easynet.co.uk>
> Date: 15 December 1997 01:47
> Subject: Re: Vitesse with a TR6 Engine?
>
>
> >Jason wrote:
> >>
> >> I have a "basket case" restoration project languishing in my garage at
> the
> >> moment. It's a 1971 Vitesse Convertible with what I think is a TR6
> engine,
> >> maybe a 2.5PI engine. It had a huge overdrive gearbox in it which was
> very
> >> badly fitted and a shortened prop. It was a non runner when I got it and
> >> that's how it's remained.
> >> I think I'd like to restore it and keep the 2.5L PI engine, I've got a
> >> proper Vitesse gearbox, overdrive and prop so the main bits are present
> but
> >> I need some inspiration for the task.
> >> Has anyone who's done this got some words of wisdom, any photos etc. Any
> >> views on keeping this PI engine and what are the pros and cons. I've been
> a
> >> member of the TSSC for like 13 years, only a few of them without a
> Vitesse
> >> but most of them without a Vitesse on the road!
> >>
> >> Jason
> >> "Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice Doggie!" till you can find a rock.
> "
> >I thought the vitesse was supposed to have the six cylinder engine?
> >
> >birdy the ignorant
> >
> >
>
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