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No good reason not to. It depends on what you derive fun from. What type of driver are you? Never driven one so not best to comment but they are quite large, heavy and relatively under powered for any real hooligan antics. It won't feel as lively as your Sprint. Probably a greater cruiser though. For me, I have a Toledo/Dolomite because for me, it is a better basis for modified fun. Less weight, more compact, makes it feel chuckable and makes power go a bit further. A bit more hooligan I suppose, which is ironic, because I'm a bit of a ponce driving it  I'm still not sure if I would go Trump or Rover P6, both seem great to me. |
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Highly recomend them. I also prefer the look of the Mk1 but the Mk2 is still a very nice motor. Just about all part's are interchangable between the Mk's. Good luck.
P.S. The wheel's on the red one are not Stag alloy's, they are Revolution's.
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Triumph 2500's - Why not?accord83
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Great cars, most of the Police traffic divisions in 60's and early 70's used and loved them. Check if when new sills fitted that inner sills are ok, I examined one that had just passed an mot, I got a handful of safety belt above the inertia reel unit and yanked it sideways, the whole lot ripped out of the sill section. Nearly broke my wrist.
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74 Mk1 Escort 1360, 1971 Vauxhall Victor SL2000 Estate.
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Cheers people, how problematic really are the PI versions? Is the Injection really that bad even though it gives around an extra 30bhp (when new). I am pretty sure that the alloys on the red one are just nicely painted stag items  |
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Injection problems were really only down to poor adjustment and problematic fuel pumps that overheated. Modern Bosch pump sorts it right out, just have to make sure it's set up correctly. Pretty solid on fuel too when they're in good fettle The only other issue is adjustment of the throttle butterflies and wear in the spindle shafts, which can cause air leaks, poor idling and emissions - but again, easily resolved with some time and effort. You can do the conversion to a modern fuel pump and filter for about £180 off the shelf, probably less second hand. Fit a decent ignition system and it shouldn't give you too much trouble. |
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Only issue is balancing twin SU's and they tend to be borderline or way over on emissions - can be tricky. Re-route oil circulation can help - or it'll be valve guides and unleaded.... Have you fitted valve stem seals in your engine? Triumph 6 pots never had stem seals from the factory, so they consume a little oil when good and a lot when bad, which can affect the emmisions readings. The text on this page www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RR1340 about oil circulation kits from Rimmer Bros explain the aftermarket valve stem seal mod without taking the head off & give the part number. Great engines & great cars |
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stevea
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Cheers people, how problematic really are the PI versions? Is the Injection really that bad even though it gives around an extra 30bhp (when new). I am pretty sure that the alloys on the red one are just nicely painted stag items I'm running the Lucas PI system, including the Lucas fuel pump, in my GT6 and I've not had any problems yet. That said, I have taken preventative action by fitting the cooling coil to the pump, along with a relay for the power and a swirl pot, all of which helps keep the pump cool and ensures a good head of fuel to it. As long as all the seals and hoses are good you shouldn't have any problems with a PI system unless someone has messed with the metering unit. Triumph 6 pots never had stem seals from the factory, so they consume a little oil when good and a lot when bad, which can affect the emmisions readings. The text on this page www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RR1340 about oil circulation kits from Rimmer Bros explain the aftermarket valve stem seal mod without taking the head off & give the part number. Great engines & great cars If you get an early enough car you won't have to worry too much about emission readings ;D I've done quite a few thousand miles in various Triumph cars, 4 and 6 cylinder and have never had any problems with oil feed to the rockers, though I have heard plenty of stories of problems with these rocker feed kits. The main two being excess oil above the head and oil starvation to the crank, as this is where you are taking the oil feed away from to feed the rockers. I'd avoid these feed kits at all costs unless you restrict the feed down and block the original feed through the head. |
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Of course if you find it a little sluggish, you could always take a leaf out of this guy's book... |
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I'd avoid these feed kits at all costs unless you restrict the feed down and block the original feed through the head. I know a couple of folks who are professional mechanics & experienced 2500/2000 restorers & racers, I am pretty sure they don't use the oil feed kits either. The reason I posted that up was more to do with the narrative & part numbers for valve stem seals. I suspect top end oiling issues could be tackled with modern oils that are thinner when cold... I've seen Mobil 1 recommended for Triumphs, which is not something you'd normally recommend for a 60's engine! |
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Cheers people, being doing some reading on the different models, i think that a 2500S is the best one. Although i believe they come with power steering, can it be taken off? Not that keen on it!  |
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Triumph 2500's - Why not?ChasR
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I'm not sure if you would be saying that if you had the car . The Sprint and Acclaim were mega light compared to both my old GTi-6 and 944, both of which had assistance. Remember the 2.5 is no light lump . Oh, and if you have the cash to flash (well a little more that is  then I say go for it. I see a mint white 2000 go past my workplace most days. Boy it sounds good  . I reckon they'd cost the same as a Sprint to own though TBH . I'd also say that the PI is not a bad car to go for. |
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Last Edit: Dec 5, 2010 19:54:32 GMT by ChasR
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You'll ideally want the PAS in a 2.5 or 2.0, besides adding to it's value, it makes it much nicer in daily use. The tyres are much bigger and there's a lot over the nose.
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Cool cool cheers, Saw a nice Mk1 down at KD Triumph, not really helping with the Lust! Just going to have to wait and save up, damn Xmas, Council tax bill, Tax for the Acclaim, Large water bill etc etc! Everything seems to come at once when i might have some spare cash to save!
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Go for a Mk.2 if you want a really useable car, an S if you want one that's a good compromise between performance and reliability Mk.1's typically miss a lot of stuff that you'll can find a bit tiresome - like heated rear screens...can't remember what else at the moment, haha! |
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Ta Lewis, thats just wetting my appetite even more, and even liking it in brown!
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I used to really like these. Rover 2000's were nice old buses but the Triumph six cylinder engine was a marvellous thing. I'd say a good 2500S would be a fine chariot, but a Mark 1 2000 with a 2500S engine better still. The Mark 1 interior is really special.
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That is quite stunning. Where did BL go wrong? Probably the SD1! |
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I like the SD1. No, it's not as technically advanced as the P6, and nor does it have the reserved stying and wood'n'leather interior of the older executive cars - but it still looks excellent today, and is a hugely spacious and capable car. Just a shame about the quality control...
IMO, BL went wrong with a combination of a lacklustre model range, self-competition, poor build quality, and poor industrial relations. One thing lead to another, reducing sales and profits, and reducing the amount of money available to re-invest in the new models desparately needed.
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then I say go for it. I see a mint white 2000 go past my workplace most days. Boy it sounds good 
. I reckon they'd cost the same as a Sprint to own though TBH 
