Shorrock supercharger, “feed the duck”
Articles | Technical and tuning

Shorrock supercharger, “feed the duck”

To run faster: many accessories developers tried to give answer to this desire of so many drivers. Among these developers, Shorrock proposed the supercharging using volumetric compressors, a solution made available also for Triumph cars. This article wants to remember this firm, describing its innovative and fascinating solutions.

This document is written in Italian, you can have a hint about its content by using Google Translator and loading the PDF file. If you'd like to have a proper translation in English write to redazione@triumphinitaly.it and we'll do our best to do it.
You can find a list of the articles translated in English here.

Models: Herald 948 / Herald 1200 e 12/50 / Roadster TR2 / Roadster TR3 / Spitfire 4 / Spitfire MKII

Keywords: Accessories / Engine / Syd Hurrell

Download the article (5 Mb)
Search
Search in

Spitfire Mk IV, the slowest of the models. Or maybe not…
Articles | Technical and tuning

Spitfire Mk IV, the slowest of the models. Or maybe not…

Change the character of your car. With today's cars - aseptic and perfect as they are - it is almost impossible, but not with the Spitfire which is something more than a beautiful roadster: the Spit is a nice toy which offers itself to these things, especially when there is the passion, the curiosity and the desire to learn and to compete with ourselves. Marco, in this his article, tells us about his experience about the engine of his Mk IV which from a "Sleeping Beauty" has now become smart, giving him the great satisfaction of having done all the work by himself . This is the great magic this wonderful car gives us, it allows us to make ourselves the changes and improvements, it’s what in England is called tuning.

This document is written in Italian, you can have a hint about its content by using Google Translator and loading the PDF file. If you'd like to have a proper translation in English write to redazione@triumphinitaly.it and we'll do our best to do it.
You can find a list of the articles translated in English here.

Models: Spitfire 4 / Spitfire MKII / Spitfire MKIII / Spitfire MKIV / Spitfire 1500

Keywords: DIY / Engine

Download the article (593 Kb)
The SC (Small Car) series engines
Articles | Technical and tuning

The SC (Small Car) series engines

When you raise the bonnet of your Herald or Spitfire you may receive a lot of comments about the small engine lost in its wide bay. This engine claims an history and and evolution that, despite the various opinions on its reliability, made it the real strength of these cars.

This document is written in Italian, you can have a hint about its content by using Google Translator and loading the PDF file. If you'd like to have a proper translation in English write to redazione@triumphinitaly.it and we'll do our best to do it.
You can find a list of the articles translated in English here.

Models: 1300 1300/1300TC / 1500 1500/1500TC / 2000/2500 MK1 / 2000/2500 MK2 / GT6 MKI / GT6 MKII / GT6 MKIII / Herald 948 / Herald 1200 e 12/50 / Herald 13/60 / Spitfire 4 / Spitfire MKII / Spitfire MKIII / Spitfire MKIV / Spitfire 1500 / Vitesse 1600 / Vitesse 2 Litre e MK2

Keywords: David Eley / Harry Webster / Engine

Download the article (9 Mb)
Oil cap refurbishment
Articles | Restorations

Oil cap refurbishment

A well-made restoration can be recognized by the attention paid to details, by the time dedicated to refurbish an original component over an aftermarket spare part. The oil cap used in the six-cylinders engines is no longer available and we show you how to renew it.


You can find a list of the articles translated in English here.

Models: GT6 MKI / GT6 MKII / GT6 MKIII / Vitesse 1600 / Vitesse 2 Litre e MK2

Keywords: DIY / Lubrication / Engine

Download the article (1 Mb)