Freelance Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hi I'm putting together a feature soon for Classic Car Weekly on 'Tuning and Improving the Triumph TR4/4A'. As I'm no particular expert on these cars it would be of great benefit to hear from people who are. There's obviously plenty that can be done to these cars – and has been – over the years, but what works best, and what doesn't?! What are your own experiences, what have you done to your own car that you're pleased with, and who's best to source parts/expertise from? I'm also looking for a car to photograph to illustrate the feature. As I'm based in the Peterborough/South Lincs area, something not too far from there would be preferred. You can contact me here or by e-mail to: too_plus_two@yahoo.co.uk Thanks for looking. I hope to hear from you. Russ Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvmul Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Of course, Rogers Williams book (Veloce, Speedpro Series) 'How to improve Triumph TR2-TR4A' is covering most aspects of tuning and improving from fast road to rally and race. There are a lot of TR specialists and it's impressive what has been done to these cars. I suppose it's impossible to inform in general about your article subject on this forum, but specific questions will sure be answered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 (edited) Russ, Try contacting one of the rally boys they are always a good source of Info. What mag is the article for ? Practical classics or Classic cars ? Edited November 29, 2006 by Kiwifrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freelance Posted November 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Russ, Try contacting one of the rally boys they are always a good source of Info. What mag is the article for ? Practical classics or Classic cars ? It's for Classic Car Weekly. They've been running a 'Tuning & Improving' series since April this year and it's the TR4's turn now. In response to an earlier reply, I'm probably more of a 'tuner and improver' than I am a journalist. So I know all the theories, it's just what applies to and works on TR4s that I'd like to know, and I find it's usually best coming from those peple out there actively doing it, rather than simple listening to someone who's trying to sell something, or just copying it out of a book. Not that that ever happens in classic motoring circles, I'm sure..... Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMarx Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 .......it's just what applies to and works on TR4s that I'd like to know, and I find it's usually best coming from those peple out there actively doing it, rather than simple listening to someone who's trying to sell something, or just copying it out of a book. Not that that ever happens in classic motoring circles, I'm sure..... I am copying out of the Kastner books, set the copy machine to the proper scale and fit this copy to the car .... and wonder , oh wonder, it does work! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robgeev Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Freebie- I'm in Derbyshire with a wedgewood blue TR4 which is quite photogenic, the dull thing is it has no tuning improvements whatsover, it does however drive like the true 60's sportscar it was built to be! Pm me if you want any pictures or whatever, we also have a green one, and my buddy Carl has a red one (he should use precautions!!) if you want a group shot. For more sensible suggestions, as mentioned earlier-contact group command. Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMarx Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) ..... but what works best, and what doesn't?! I am copying out of the Kastner books,....... And this is what I have taken out of the books; Engine: 45 DCOE Weber carbs high lift camshaft 310° duration Racing header. In my case a reworked Phoenix 4-1 header Oil cooler Pertronix electronic ignition Smoothed valves Compression ratio of 11.3:1 Light Carrillo rods Wiseco custom pistons Electric fuel pump Bosch alternator (Suzuki Swift) Rearaxle: Standard springs Welded diff with ratio 4.1:1 Sway bar Standard shocks with upgrade oil and a few shims under the valves. Front suspension: Standard springs, no top spacer Sway bar Shorter upper A-wishbone to get -2° camber Removed bump stop Brakes Adjustable dual circurit brake system Standard brakes (rotors, drums) EBC brake pads in front Edited November 30, 2006 by MadMarx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Freebie- I'm in Derbyshire with a wedgewood blue TR4 which is quite photogenic, the dull thing is it has no tuning improvements whatsover, it does however drive like the true 60's sportscar it was built to be! I generally find that Wedgwood Blue TR4's don't require any tuning improvements to be the dog's danglies! Funny that Regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 I generally find that Wedgwood Blue TR4's don't require any tuning improvements to be the dog's danglies! Funny that You mean yours humps legs & pees up lamp posts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 You mean yours humps legs & pees up lamp posts? Or sniffs up other TR4s' exhausts?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reg brg Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 Watch this space there might be some little ones about Hope they turn out brg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
North London Mike Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 I generally find that Wedgwood Blue TR4's don't require any tuning improvements to be the dog's danglies! Funny that Regards Peter Also seems to work for 'Powder Blue' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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