Spitfire 2.5 spitfire.

[DNK]

When Ted (TSI) built and supplied my head for my 71 he said I didn't need to use the oiler and didn't recommend it.It's been a while but I think something about to much oil.

 

[swift6]

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When Ted (TSI) built and supplied my head for my 71 he said I didn't need to use the oiler and didn't recommend it.It's been a while but I think something about to much oil.

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Are you using roller rockers? I've been told they are more beneficial with roller rockers but not really needed with standard rockers. Even by Ted.

 

[DNK]

Could be, You mean I gave my oiler away for nothing???

 

[cjm]

many thanks for replies. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

 

[cjm]

 

[cjm]

looks like dry sump system is a "go".

 

[cjm]

revised parts list is as follows:

polished and de-burred block.
polished and deburred main bearing caps.(crack tested)
billet crank,not re-stroked.(racetorations)cross drilled.
carrillo con-rods.
light steel flywheel,eight bolt fixing.(racetorations)
vandervell vp2 bearings.

dry sump system, three stage,+ pan , (excellently designed & developed by GT6steve)
oil gallery direct feeds.(innovative system by kas kastner & jimmy coan)

alloy front and rear engine plates.(canley classics)
arp fixings.
possible fluid damper.
je forged pistons.set comes with rings.
3r cam, with spitfire bearing shells.hoping for two studs to be added.
vernia lightened chain wheel.
german timing chain.
balanced rotating assembly.
payen gaskets.

tld's ported & flowed head.smoothed for oil flow.
comes with:
phosphated followers.
bronze valve guides.
competion valves + springs.

titanium valve spring caps.

hardened pushrods. smith brothers
1.5' or 1.6' roller rockers. harland sharp.(solid bushings)
custom made stainless 6-3-1-2 exhaust.
triple 45 dellortos "p's"
electric water pump.
electric fuel pump.

The 3R cam is 40-80 80-40 timing 300 degrees duration
Installation is 110 degrees ATDC cam lift 0.325

any thoughts greatly appreciated.

 

[cjm]

check these out!

 

[cjm]

nasty robs pedal sets, abit hefty at 4.16 kilos, so wish to have main bracket re-made. still fits in nicely, saves space, and i think better than originals.

 

[cjm]

SSSWWWEEEEEEEETTT!!

 

[cjm]

 

[michalotti_tr]

/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shocked.gif D*mn son, you ain't supposed to make me drool like that first thing in the morning! That little Spit is going to be a MONSTER! So what are your HP expectations out of that beast, and how much have you invested?

 

[cjm]

hi michalotti_tr,
little spitfire.....BIG HEART!!
hp- 202, plus benefits from dry sump, so guesstamation-212.
no idea of cash spent, the single most pricey item was billet crank-£2600.
might add up, (making sure i'm sat down, and deb is out & about) and post !!

 

[michalotti_tr]

might add up, (making sure i'm sat down, and deb is out & about) and post !!

Good thinking - I know my wife would have a major fit over the kind of money you've probably spent. So far, my TR has actually financed it's own restoration (selling things not being used to buy parts I need) My first real expense is going to be the replacement frame I'm going to have to get ... and really can't afford right now. Which is why I look with such envy at what you're accomplishing!

Please keep us updated! (read: more pics!)
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[cjm]

long awaited tld head is here.

 

[cjm]

 

[cjm]

 

[DNK]

Man I want that head!!
If i were you I'd sleep with that under your pillow!!

 

[cjm]

Update.
With roof mold off.......

 

[cjm]

I have to fabricate plugs for rear sections.
These are not the final lines yet, a few need changing.