I agree to a point. The 1300 havng a much closer to square bore/stroke
comparison would be able to wind much higher without having the tendency to
fly apart. But it's drawback is that it has the same bearings as the 1500
which being larger, create more drag. The prefered Spitfire engine
according to many respected Spitfire resources is the small journal 1300 (Mk3)
engine.
I have also heard from a highly respected source that the block metal in the
MkIV and 1500 engines is inferior to the earlier ones.
JOe
Graham Stretch wrote:
>
> Hi Will
> The MKIV has at least one good advantage over the 1500, it isn't a 1500,
> this means it has the bullet proof 1300 engine. I would not have the long
> stroke 4 cyl for love nor money. The 1300 is a much more revy engine and
> despite the "no substitute for cubes " rationale the 1300 can be made to
> really go, possibly not quite as well as a 1500 but if you drive them both
> the same the 1500 will quit first!
> No knowledge about Quiller personally except they were very polite when they
> asked for a link exchange, friends who have used them were happy, though
> they bought spares not cars!
>
> Graham,
> 1967 1300 FWD
> 1968 2000 Saloon
> 1972 2.5PI Saloon
> 1974 Sprinted Dolomite 1850
> 1975 Toledo in restoration!
>
> http://www.triumph-iw.co.uk
> http://www.mickdolphin.co.uk Spares Supplier.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Will" <tr6@mac.com>
> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 8:34 PM
> Subject: Quiller Spitfires
>
> |
> | A friend of mine is interested in buying his first triumph - a
> | Spitfire. He has heard of two cars at Quillers in Plumstead, and I
> | hope to be able to go along with him to take a look. I seem to
> | remember hearing good things about Quillers but I've never dealt with
> | them, anyone on the list have experience? Please reply to me directly.
> |
> | Also he seems keen on the MkIV, I always thought the 1500 was
> | preferable, anyone know of an advantage in the MkIV?
> |
> | Thanks,
> | --
> | William Davies
> | 1975 TR6 PI
> | CR6157-O
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