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On a suggestion, starting a group on electrical modifications on LBCs or other classics.
My only electrical modification so far on a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK2 with the 1145 cc straight-four engine is a fairly simple gutting of the condenser and points in a Delco Remy distributor for replacement with a Pertronix Ignitor ELectronic Ignition (model 1149), a pretty quick and simple operation. The ultimate electronic modification would be a full conversion with electrical motor, bank of batteries and all necessary components replacing ICE and old mechanical systems, so were talking everything new from new regenerative brakes, latest heating and cooling design, all the way to the latest digital display, Bluetooth, various cameras, internet, global GPS, self-driving, whatever comes next, if that was to every even happen to a classic LBC. I don't think Jay Leno will be driving his steam-powered vehicle (which he has been seen to do in California), then gutting it to go electric. WIth my Triumph, and this could still be several years in the future, when the motor gets enough miles on it and I'm looking at more than just a rebuilt cylinder head to maintain performance, say when there's a major failure in the block or the connecting rods, piston rings, shaft bearings, etc. all start to approach their inevitable declining condition (nothing lasts forever), then I would consider a basic small electric motor with a limited range (maybe 100 miles tops) and slow-charge 110 outlet plug in over night, keeping the 4-speed transmission and original disc and drum brake setup, same suspension, etc. I only drive the car locally anyway right now, as it's classified a hobby car, has insurance with Hagerty, and sports an antique tag. Now, if I owned a more classic Triumph TR3B in great condition, I would consider it sacrilege not to stay with the ICE and all possible OEM parts or new similarly designed replacement parts. Let's hear some more opinions and improvements on all things electrical in improvements and modifications on our LBCs. Thanks, James
My only electrical modification so far on a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK2 with the 1145 cc straight-four engine is a fairly simple gutting of the condenser and points in a Delco Remy distributor for replacement with a Pertronix Ignitor ELectronic Ignition (model 1149), a pretty quick and simple operation. The ultimate electronic modification would be a full conversion with electrical motor, bank of batteries and all necessary components replacing ICE and old mechanical systems, so were talking everything new from new regenerative brakes, latest heating and cooling design, all the way to the latest digital display, Bluetooth, various cameras, internet, global GPS, self-driving, whatever comes next, if that was to every even happen to a classic LBC. I don't think Jay Leno will be driving his steam-powered vehicle (which he has been seen to do in California), then gutting it to go electric. WIth my Triumph, and this could still be several years in the future, when the motor gets enough miles on it and I'm looking at more than just a rebuilt cylinder head to maintain performance, say when there's a major failure in the block or the connecting rods, piston rings, shaft bearings, etc. all start to approach their inevitable declining condition (nothing lasts forever), then I would consider a basic small electric motor with a limited range (maybe 100 miles tops) and slow-charge 110 outlet plug in over night, keeping the 4-speed transmission and original disc and drum brake setup, same suspension, etc. I only drive the car locally anyway right now, as it's classified a hobby car, has insurance with Hagerty, and sports an antique tag. Now, if I owned a more classic Triumph TR3B in great condition, I would consider it sacrilege not to stay with the ICE and all possible OEM parts or new similarly designed replacement parts. Let's hear some more opinions and improvements on all things electrical in improvements and modifications on our LBCs. Thanks, James
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