How to Improve Triumph TR5, 2 50 & 6 - Updated & Revised Edition!

Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846672
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 637

Book Description
Using his own wealth of hands-on experience combined with input from many amateur restorers, and aided by the top TR specialists, Roger Williams explains in great detail how to increase the performance and improve the handling and braking of the six-cylinder TR sports cars for fast road use, track days or more serious motorsport.

How to Improve Triumph TR2-4A

Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845848128
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 769

Book Description
Aided by top racing and high-performance TR specialists, his own experiences & those of other amateur restorers, the author explains in some detail how to increase the performance and handling of the four-cylinder TR sports cars for fast road, track days, or more serious motorsport.

How to Improve Triumph TR7, TR7-V8 & TR8

Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846680
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 897

Book Description
Aided by the top racing & high performance TR7 & TR7 V8 specialists, backed by ample photographic support, his own experiences & those of owners & professional specialists, the author explains in detail how to increase the performance of these four & eight-cylinder sports cars.

How to Improve Triumph TR5, 250 and 6

Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781903706688
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Applies to all 6-cylinder TR sportscars. Practical and realistic advice on how to improve performance, braking, handling, reliability, appearance & comfort. The author is a production engineer with real hands-on experience of improving these cars. Step-by-step illustrated procedures, color throughout.CONTENTS Chapters: 1) First priorities. 2) Chassis strengthening & roll-cages. 3) Handling, suspension & steering upgrades. 4) Hubs, wheels & tyres. 5) Brakes. 6) Clutch, gearbox & overdrive. 7) Improving the ignition system. 8) Selecting an improved camshaft. 9) Carburettor induction. 10) Potential EFI Systems. 11) The fuel injection system. 12) Tuning engines. 13) Electrics. 14) Body, trim & seat improvements. 15) Engine transplants. 16) Weight watchers. 17) Conclusion. Appendix - Specialist suppliers.

How to Improve Triumph TR5, 250 & 6 - Updated & Revised Edition!

Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787111400
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Roger Williams calls on his wealth of hands-on experience, blends it with input from many amateur restorers, and aided by the top TR specialists, to show you the best way to increase the performance and improve the handling of the six-cylinder TR sports cars for fast road use, track days or more serious motorsport. How to Improve Triumph TR5, 250 & 6 - Updated & Revised Edition presents expert advice on: -Strengthening a chassis -Roll cages -Wheels & tires, -Gearboxes and clutches -Overdrive -Fuel injection (original and replacement systems), -Engines (including transplants), -Body and trim -Electrics -And much more!

Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959

Author: Terry O'Neil
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 178711841X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432

Book Description
This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The evolution from amateur drivers racing on public roads in 1950, to both professional and amateur drivers racing at private, purpose-built tracks in 1959, demanded huge leaps of faith, trust and understanding. The transition was neither easy nor uneventful for drivers, clubs or track owners, and the tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in fascinating detail.

Subaru Impreza

Author: Brian Long
Publisher: Veloce
ISBN: 9781845840334
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
Perceived as a replacement for the long running Leone, the Impreza quickly gained a great reputation through Subaru's successful WRC program. This book covers the full story of the Impreza, from concept through to the current production car, looking at the rally machines along the way, and illustrated throughout with contemporary material. Now with over 400 mainly color pictures and significant additional text, this is a fantastic warts and all account of an amazing car.

Runways & Racers

Author: Terry O'Neil
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118436
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Runways and Racers focuses on sports car races held at military installations throughout America in the early 1950s. It was a marriage of convenience for the Sports Car Club of America and the Strategic Air Command, with both parties gaining advantages from the arrangement. The thorn in the side turned out to be a Congressman whose own aspirations exceeded his standing, but who found himself in a position to be able to influence the outcome of events ...

How to Restore Triumph TR5, TR250 & TR6

Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787113435
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
How to Restore Triumph TR5, TR250 & TR6 covers all Triumph TR5/250 and TR6 models, and explains the characteristics of the various TR sportscars, what to look out for when purchasing, and how to restore a TR cost-effectively. As well as his own substantial experience and that of other amateur restorers, Roger Williams had the help of various TR specialists and professional restorers. All this knowledge, allied to substantial photographic coverage, allows him to provide truly detailed coverage of complete restoration and good advice on how to overcome common problems. (Note that the TR5 model was known as the TR250 in the USA.)

Original Triumph Tr4/4a/5/6

Author: Bill Piggott
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760317380
Category : Triumph automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
This comprehensive restoration guide covers every model of Triumph from the first four-cylinder TR4s built in 1961 to the last six-cylinder TR6s of 1976. The detailed information is accompanied by more than 250 glorious color photos, allowing restorers, owners, potential owners, and enthusiasts to know exactly what the cars looked like the moment they rolled out of the factory.