TRTOM2498PI Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) Dear All, Just wanted to share my RR results, which was complete at Peter Burgesses today. BTW: No business connection with PB, just a very satisfied customer, who spent time completing power runs in my TR6. Peter performed the last power run after the inital engine build. Engine specification:- Saloon ribbed block. +40 AE pistons. Carrillo rods. Newman custom grind cam Newman steel followers Cam bearings installed in block. Lightweight steel flywheel. 10:1 CR Peter Burgess modified head, and valves. Uprated valve springs. 6-3-1 Race exhaust manifold (matched to head). 2.5" race exhaust system. Rebuilt fuel injection system (Prestige Developments). Bosch pump. MU calibrated to cam. Mechanical fan and crank extension removed, and saloon item inserted. Custom K & N air filter arrangement, which replaces original air filter canister. Still utilse trunking and standard sized plenum. Standard rebuilt distributor, using contact breaker points. Magnecore HT leads Lucas Sports coil. Engine made 163BHP @ rear wheels & 193BHP @ flywheel and 178.5lbs ft torque at the wheels. Engine pulls from idle and to the end of the rev counter without complaint. No pinking or misfires. PB advised it is one of the best sounding TR6 PI cars he has had on his RR. Engine and car built by Robert Forster Motor engineers in Nottingham. I am delighted, and happy to share my experience during the rebuild with others. Cheers. Edited August 30, 2013 by TRTOM2498PI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 About time he bought a new one for a change Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D1070 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 and the results are Tom.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Tease! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D1070 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 impressive numbers Tom, see you in Dover, cheers, Laurence Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephen cooper Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Well done Tom, One of if not the best TR6s I have seen/driven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Running Pi sorry the numbers do not add up imho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Thanks, Steve. Hi Laurence, See you in France/04th Sep for the 10 Countries run. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Wow, that's impressive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Hi NTC, Get your numbers to me via PM for graphs on 6 pot PI Vs EFI Vs Webers. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ring D Vessey or John Wilcocks to get the figures that a mechanical Pi engine can produce on a true dyno built beyond most peoples budget Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hi Tom Bet you can't stop smiling Hope to see it one day Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigbush Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I see the handbags are out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Nice power that Tom. Just as you would expect with the spec of your engine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 No handbags from me Tom If the figures are accurate it must be one of the fastest pi cars on the road in the UK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 That sounds very good. I bet you have good ear to ear smile now! Could you explain what 'calibrating the MU to the cam' involves please, I'm curious. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Thanks, Tom (Stiggy). Yes, goes very well. I recently saw a GPS 129MPH so I know it must have some poke. ? I will be at Silverstone for GP circuit on the 30th September if anyone has a free Monday. It is the MGOT day. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hi John, Malcolm @ Prestige Developments set the MU. The higher lift camshaft / profile requires additional fuel, so Malcolm adjusts the MU. I sent him my cam profile via e-mail attachment, and he built me one based on his experience and cam profile. I am not sure if there is additional amendments required, but if you call on him, he will explain all. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Neil I see after my 18 month absence from the Forum, while busy rebuilding the house, that you have lost none of your well honed sceptical nature! My TR6 race car is one of the the last ones running Lucas PI. Most others on Triple Webers. Admittedley it has steel crank, rods, etc., etc. but it's probably running no faster revs than Tom's, just doing it with a better factor of safety. That produces significantly more power than Tom's on 2 different Rolling Roads so it is possible. Tom You must be pleased with that. I'd be pleased to see those graphs that you mention. I know you've got my mobile number, you've used it umpteen times to ask for race tickets. Are you at the TRGB Blyton track day on Tuesday 3rd Sept? Dave McD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Dave Your welcome the turnout does not look good as per there page I will not be there alas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi Dave, I was contacted by TRGB to attend, but I am off on the CT 10 Countries run the following day, so didn't want to tempt fate. ! It is a shame, as wanted to do that, and off work anyway. Are you racing at Oulton next. ? Sorry could not make Donington, but was sunning it in Ibiza. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk1PI Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 See Tom - Mr Duckworth does know a thing or two about inlet cam profiles ;-) Slumming in Paris atm. See you in Calais thursday- any chance of a test drive? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Tom Yes, I'll be at Oulton Park, 21st Sept. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Hi Andy, See you Thursday, and test drive no issue. The car performance has changed quite a bit since you last drove it on the Stelvio. I am up on power, basing on same rolling road etc. Hi Dave, See you there, and will drop you a text message ref tickets Cheers. Edited September 2, 2013 by TRTOM2498PI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Hi Tom PM sent but your box must be full david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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