My 2.8 twin-plug car has arrived...

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:30 pm

I'm posting a few preliminary pictures of my '70T with 2.8 twin-plug engine - the o/s headlamp was damaged during shipping but they're going to be changed to RHD chrome-rimmed H4's soon.

Currently on 7&8 x 15" BBS wheels whilst I decide how to refinish a set of 7&8" Fuchs...

Here's a shot of the engine after removal of the air conditioning system - needs (& will get) detailing :

& curent (temporary) interior - yet to remove the air con lower dash vents, swap steering wheel & replace door panels/carpet, etc. I've installed a Scheel bucket seat for the driver - don't know what I'm going to eventually use yet (that's a pair of newly-upholstered Recaro sport seats in perforated black leather resting in the passenger space):

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:45 pm

Very cool, looks hard as nails in black.

Ian Gunney · Post by **Ian Gunney** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:15 pm

Looks great and I bet it sounds amazing...

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:11 pm

that's cool Andy, really tough, looking forward to seeing, and hearing

it soon, and you've still got the 2.7 high comp on it's way, you are the car master

Post by **Bootsy** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:15 pm

My usual response - I want!

I'd settle for a pair of seats for mine at the mo!

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:39 pm

v.cool Andy. When are we going to see some of these more exciting cars?

saxon · Post by **saxon** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:46 pm

Excuse my ignorance but what are the benefits of a twin plug engine, very cool car you have there Andy.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 7:19 pm

Saxon

I'm no expert but by running twin plugs you can raise the comp ratio without detonation.

Derek

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:23 pm

Yes, this engine's compression ratio is 11:1 !!

210bhp · Post by **210bhp** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:39 pm

Andy
Very nice car and no doubt very lively. So, what kind of fuel do you have to use?
Mike

Post by **Miggs** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:25 pm

have to say andy your list of cars is getting out of hand lol

looks very nice

when can we see some pics of your r rep

please please

veryporky · Post by **veryporky** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:22 pm

Good lord that's built for some low flying!!!!!
Has that just flown in from the states?? That might explain the aircon.

Post by **Bootsy** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:26 am

Andy, is that steering wheel a Britannia? If it is drop me a line

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:57 am

Just reading an article in Classic Car June 1989 about Bob Watson building a RSR race car. The car had twin plug head fitted but it was configured to run with only single plugs and 10.3 compression, partly for economy and partly because even then a twin-plug distributor costed £2000

. He also talks about the twin plug configuration given an extra 10bhp.

MdR · Post by **MdR** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:44 pm

Bootsy wrote:My usual response - I want!

Me too!