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  Jan. 21, 2009 12:01 p.m. bravenrace HalfDork

  As far as knowledge, parts and services, who is the leading authority on performance and race building of the Triumph 2.5 TR-6 engine?

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  Jan. 21, 2009 1:28 p.m. triumphcorvair

  Try Bennett French @ Standard Performance, Hendersonville, NC, 828-692-5665. Bennett also has an ebay store under the user name "TheBritishConnection".

  He did have a website @ one time but I think he does everything on ebay now.

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  Jan. 21, 2009 1:46 p.m. bravenrace HalfDork

  That's the only guy I already knew about! Just my luck. Have you had him do any work for you?

  "Nothing is more frustrating than piloting concentrated adrenaline in a sea of buzzkill."

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  Jan. 21, 2009 2:03 p.m. aeronca65t Reader

  If you're willing to go overseas, Rimmer Bros. has top notch stuff.

  They sell complete engines, heads, cams, etc.

  ~Rimmer Bros~

  Enjoy Every Sandwich ~ W.Z.

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  Jan. 21, 2009 3:29 p.m. triumphcorvair New Reader

  I've spoken with Bennett about my project and what services he has to offer, but no I have not had him do any work for me. What exactly is it you want done?

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  Jan. 21, 2009 5:52 p.m. Monkeywrench Reader

  Loynings has built a few TR6 motors . They're a power house (I hate puns) in SCCA circles. http://www.loynings.com/

  I don't know if he does any work other than his own and for a few friends, but Sam Halkias would be worth talking to.

  Steve Smith on the west coast is running a pretty hot set-up and I think a friend of his, Chuck Gee, is building one as well. Those guys would be worth talking to as well.

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  Jan. 22, 2009 6:26 a.m. bravenrace HalfDork

  Thanks for the information, guys. I'm looking mostly for a head guru. As with any brand, there are a lot of differing opinions on what you can and cannot do, and what works and doesn't work, so I'm looking for someone I can trust for advice and parts to build a stout street/track engine. I'm not at all new to building performance engines, but I am new to these engines, which is why I need this expertise. I could do like many and just swap in a different, more powerful engine, but I'd really like to stick with this one and see what I can get out of it.

  "Nothing is more frustrating than piloting concentrated adrenaline in a sea of buzzkill."

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  Jan. 22, 2009 7:27 a.m. Ian F Reader

  www.prirace.com (their main focus is the Spitfire, but they do all Triumph engines)

  www.paeco.com (full service shop that works on all makes, but they're somewhat known for LBC engines)

  I agree with your concept: have the head work done by someone familiar with the engine, but have short-block work (more generic) done locally. When funds allow, that is my plan for my Spit 6 and Volvo.

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  Jan. 22, 2009 10:43 a.m. triumphcorvair New Reader

  Is PRIRACE still in business? I've dealt with them and while their parts are expensive I've been pleased with their quality. Chris is a good one to talk to if he's still around.

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  Jan. 22, 2009 11:11 a.m. Ian F Reader

  The website is still up, if updated infrequently. I recall a message posted in a Spitfire club newletter from Chris basically staing that "rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated..."

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  Jan. 30, 2009 12:31 p.m. wcelliot Reader

  A Ford 302 with alloy heads weighs the same as a TR6 engine and makes nearly three times the power and torque when STOCK.

  A GM LSx engine with an alloy block will do the same while weighing significantly _less- than the stock TR6 engine. Again stock. Available for $1000 or less in 5.3 L33 form.

  I own a TR6 but am not impressed with the engine and wouldn't put a lot of money or effort into it unless it was mainly for show.

  Bill

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  Feb. 2, 2009 6:52 a.m. bravenrace HalfDork

  I'm not interested in doing an engine swap. I have a '65 Mustang to get my V-8 fix.

  "Nothing is more frustrating than piloting concentrated adrenaline in a sea of buzzkill."

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  Feb. 6, 2009 1:51 p.m. JeffT New Reader

  I bought some parts from a guy David Bonito Triumphracing@aol.com is his e-mail addy website www.tr6car11.com

  Describes himself as a Triumph specialist and races SCCA

  phone is 770-719-2094

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  May 29, 2009 7:17 p.m. tr6001

  bravenrace, I had Bennett French do a head for my GT6. It is a nice piece of work. Also had a stage 2 cam at the same time. The car really moves. I have now had to redo all the suspension and tires to keep up. I was at his shop and saw several Tr6s in progress, supercharged, webbers, triple stroms, SUs and the like.

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  May 30, 2009 6:26 a.m. aeronca65t HalfDork

  May also want to try ~TSI~ which is in Ohio. Even is he can't do it, he'll know someone.

  Enjoy Every Sandwich ~ W.Z.

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  May 30, 2009 11:25 a.m. Karl La Follette Reader

  I have 3 parts cars if interested w/complete drive trains with rusting bodies surrounding them in Florida

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  May 30, 2009 11:41 p.m. GSCReno New Reader

  I have known Steve Smith and his lovely wife Pat for the better part of 25 years. Steve is a genius when it comes to Triumphs, and a damn good driver as well... One of the nicest people you'll EVER meet. As for the Paeco folks, very nice people, excellent quality parts and workmanship but VERY spendy. Perhaps a case of "you get what you pay for". Methinks you can contact Steve through the VARA website. Best of luck on your project. Cheer, Scott

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  June 4, 2009 9:54 a.m. JOEW2109 None

  what kind of cars and where in Fla?

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  June 8, 2009 11:11 a.m. Karl La Follette Reader

  tr 6 basket cases citrus county fl 34448 karl@btropical.com

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