What kind of transmission does a Triumph TR have?
As you can imagine, compromises are common. Retired machinist and Triumph enthusiast Herman van den Akker decided this swap didn’t have to be so difficult. He designed a kit for installing an ’80s or ’90s Toyota five-speed transmission into a TR, and it has really set the Triumph world on its ear.
What kind of pressure plate does a Triumph TR use?
The kit uses the stock TR pressure plate and includes a new pilot bushing. If you have a four-cylinder TR, you’ll need to purchase a TR6 pressure plate. You’ll also need to get your flywheel machined to accept the TR6 pressure plate.
What kind of exhaust system does a 1969 Triumph TR6 have?
After the transmission swap was tested and in the books, we had a little more work planned for our 1969 Triumph TR6: swapping out the stock exhaust for a Tourist Trophy system. We’ll cut to the chase: This polished stainless steel exhaust system is a work of art.
What’s the speed at 70 mph in a triumph?
Our engine speed at 70 mph dropped to 2800 rpm. (See sidebar) The swap saves some weight, too, as the Triumph transmission is about 10 pounds heavier than the Toyota unit. Then there’s the extra weight of the Triumph overdrive–about another 50 pounds. Perhaps more important than the numbers is the feel.
How many years of experience does a Triumph TR6 have?
Over 46 years’ experience with Triumph TR6’s. From bone stock, mild street performance to high street performance, usually in stock and ready to install. All engines are tested and run prior to sale, and I can even add your accessories for complete tuning ease. Just install and turn the key and you’re ready to enjoy the road.
What kind of car is the Triumph TR6?
While the TR6 is a beautiful car, it can’t get by on looks and iffy claims alone. To return some street cred to the TR6, we set out to make some tried-and-true performance improvements on the car. Our subject car is a very nice 1975 model that came to us with bone-stock running gear, including the engine, carbs and ignition.
How to check the oil level on a Triumph TR6?
The dipstick should have some marks on it. it off after the oil has circulated a bit. This way you won’t add too much oil. and a scavenge plunger. oil flow. any oil that gravity pulls into the sump. bike a bit to return that oil to the frame. Then recheck the oil level after running.
What kind of oil do you put in a TR6?
The 80W90 gear oil will be fine for your gearbox but not the engine, too thick for the engine. chaincase. Engine oil is okay for the engine and primary chaincase but use gear oil in the gearbox/transmission.