[Fot] Weight Reduction TR3-4 alloy engine plates

[Joe Alexander]

Perhaps this is a good time to shamelessly mention that we launched a new
production run on:

TR3
TR4
TR6 FRONT
TR6 REAR
MORGAN

TR3 and TR4 are about five weeks out
The rest are about four weeks out.

we still have an abundance of GT6 REARS.
SPITFIRE REARS are available.





Joe Alexander
A. R. E.
645 1st Street
Jesup, Iowa 50648
319.464.4711  (cell)
n197tr4 at cs.com




-----Original Message-----
From: Duncan Charlton <duncan.charlton54 at gmail.com>
To: FOT team <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, Jul 1, 2012 7:05 pm
Subject: Re: [Fot] Weight Reduction TR3-4


Alfin rear drums might save a bit of unsprung weight (if you can find them).
I had a set on the front of my early drum-braked '56 TR3 and I'm pretty sure
they would have fit on the rear as well.  Disc wheels will be lighter than
wire wheels but if you removed 16 lbs at each axle I'm guessing you've
already
done this.  An aluminum radiator will be lighter than the stock item.

Duncan
(Texas)

On Jul 1, 2012, at 6:01 PM, Barry Munson wrote:

> Amici -
>
> As I have proceeded through Barnie's - 1959 TR3A -  evolutionary process
> from a derelict barn-find to a vintage racer over the last two years, one
of
> the initial questions that I was faced with was related to the issue of
> weight reduction. The question of how much and where could I reduce the
> weight and remain compliant with the requirements for originality of the
> majority of vintage racing organizations, while not compromising either
> safety or performance, was forefront in making decisions. So things like
the
> addition of fiberglass components, changing the frame to a TR4, increasing
> the width of the fenders or the addition of flares were not considered.
What
> I was looking for were areas that I could substitute alloy components for
> stock iron ones, use of components that were available on later models of
> the TR3 line and offered weight saving options. Over the last two years I
> have been able to reduce the weight by 104 pounds simply by acquiring
> bolt-on parts. Of course knowing what is available, its source and cost has
> been the key and I have to thank many from this list for that knowledge.
>
> The 104 pounds was achieved in the following major component breakdown:
>
> Engine - 61.0 lbs
>
> Chassis - 11.0 lbs
>
> Front Suspension - 16.0 lbs.
>
> Rear Suspension - 16.0 lbs.
>
> In addition to the weight reduction that was achieved, many of the
> components offered additional benefits in terms of safety and performance.
>
>
>
> I have prepared a component by component table showing how and where this
> reduction in weight was achieved, however it is much too long for team.net
> therefore if anyone would like to receive a copy please just ask and I will
> forward one immediately. I can also supply the source and cost for any of
> the components. I have checked the archives for such a compilation and
> couldn't find one - that doesn't necessarily mean that it's not there..
>
>
>
> Barry.
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