Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Updated TR6
This project is to install a fully programmable, multi point fuel injection system with a distributorless ignition in a 1972 Triumph TR6.
These two views show the installation of the new high pressure fuel pump and fuel filter. The fuel line to the engine is 3/8" aluminum. The fuel return line is 5/16" nylon.
This shot shows the fuel injector holders which were T.I.G. welded to the TR6 intake manifold. Also visible are the two (could have been three or six) throttle housings sourced from Extrudabody at http:/extrudabody.com.
This shows the location of the M.A.P. sensor on firewall, the fuel pressure regulator, fuel distribution log and fuel hoses. Also visible is the auxiliary fuse box mounted below the front throttle housing.
Here is the crank trigger. Four magnets were inserted in the back of the crank pulley at prescribed angles to operate the three ignition coils which fire the spark plugs. The original distributor is retained just to operate the tach which, on a TR6 is driven by a cable. An electric tach would eliminate the need for the old distributor.
Behind the glove box, mounted to the firewall, is the computer and wiring (not tidied up yet) sourced from Racetech Inc. in Alberta, Canada (www.sdsefi.com)and marketed as S.D.S.
These are the programmers used to dial in the fuel and ignition maps while on chassis dyno. Once that's done, they are removed until further modifications warrant fuel/ignition changes.
At a dyno run, the TR6 displayed a max horse power of 105.97 and a max torque of 129.39 at the rear wheels. Pretty impressive!