Popular Post GrahamR Posted April 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2020 My Triumph Acclaim Avon Turbo! adw1977, LightBulbFun, HillmanImp and 98 others 93 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefag Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Simply fabulous! GrahamR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Converted when new? Didn't know they existed - tell more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamR Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 No, sadly it's just a replica which I'm newly finishing. Just got Alloy Wheels, boot badges and decal now to complete, but mechanically it's still standard Acclaim. flat4alfa, Mrs6C, Shep Shepherd and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Hells Bells!! Fantastic. Did they or did they not have alloys as part of the package? I thought that they had a 'teledial' type pattern. 'LEX' reg, so registered in Norfolk. Possibly sold by Mann Egerton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamR Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 Yes, 13" Kiwi Lineas. I've found a set. Just waiting on delivery. It was first registered in Norwich (Harry R. Fisk Ltd). Still retains the original number plates and rear window sticker. ProgRocker, Vince70, Mrs6C and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, GrahamR said: Yes, 13" Kiwi Lineas. I've found a set. Just waiting on delivery. It was first registered in Norwich (Harry R. Fisk Ltd). Still retains the original number plates and rear window sticker. Near as dammit Metro Pepperpots aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Oh that is superb. I'm sure I've got Autocar/Motor road tests of these in the loft somewhere. I'll have a look see what I can find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheggers Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Can this be shifted into the main forum where it'll get far more attention?Sent from my SM-N976B using Tapatalk anonymous user, tooSavvy, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Would it be completely and utterly wrong to tear out the running gear and install the most powerful turbocharged 4-cyl inline engine you can find? Putting 300hp in that would be absolutely hilarious. inconsistant, mat_the_cat, BlankFrank and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 2 hours ago, GrahamR said: No, sadly it's just a replica which I'm newly finishing. Just got Alloy Wheels, boot badges and decal now to complete, but mechanically it's still standard Acclaim. Never let the facts get in the way of a great story! Top car, well done! The Mighty Quinn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamR Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 I do actually have all the Turbo Technics mechanical parts too (turbo, intercooler, carbs, exhaust, etc.) from a long since scrapped actual Avon Turbo, but they are very old and don't look in the best condition. It would be a major job to instal and actually get working. BlankFrank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Just now, GrahamR said: I do actually have all the Turbo Technics mechanical parts too (turbo, intercooler, carbs, exhaust, etc.) from a long since scrapped actual Avon Turbo, but they are very old and don't look in the best condition. It would be the correct thing to do during lockdown to install them and actually get them working. EFA. paulplom, NorfolkNWeigh, Stevebrookman and 17 others 17 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamR Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 I'll keep all the parts, and perhaps the next custodian will have a go. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamR Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 All the crucial parts! Cavcraft, Lacquer Peel, Dick Longbridge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 ...including Irish plates for a quick getaway? Fumbler, LightBulbFun, BlankFrank and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamR Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Cheggers said: Can this be shifted into the main forum where it'll get far more attention? Sent from my SM-N976B using Tapatalk Sorry, should have posted in the main forum in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamR Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: ...including Irish plates for a quick getaway? Yes, the original scrapped Avon Turbo that I got most of the parts from was registered in Ireland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 That’s a stunning car, I owned a HLS about 25 years ago and loved it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Are there no internal differences to the engine then? I would have thought to do a proper conversion you would need the whole engine, as there are likely to be things like strengthened conrods, lower compression pistons, piston-cooling oil jets, drillings for turbo oil feed etc.etc.etc. In general, the differences between a turbocharged engine and a non-turbo engine are massive. Simply strapping a turbo to a non-turbo engine will make a grenade. SpareSnare and flat4alfa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Talbot said: Are there no internal differences to the engine then? I would have thought to do a proper conversion you would need the whole engine, as there are likely to be things like strengthened conrods, lower compression pistons, piston-cooling oil jets, drillings for turbo oil feed etc.etc.etc. In general, the differences between a turbocharged engine and a non-turbo engine are massive. Simply strapping a turbo to a non-turbo engine will make a grenade. I don't know the specifics on Acclaims, but with late 80s/early 90s NA MX5 lumps, you can literally strap a turbo on, unblank the oil feed, attach a piggyback ECU and drive on. Internally it's engineered to handle a turbo. Since the Acclaim is basically a well engineered J motor, I'd have thought it was a pretty tough old lump to start with. BlankFrank and paulplom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 42 minutes ago, GrahamR said: Sorry, should have posted in the main forum in the first place! I think @brownnova can do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 18 hours ago, GrahamR said: Sorry, should have posted in the main forum in the first place! 17 hours ago, captain_70s said: I think @brownnova can do that? He can and he has! Looks like a cracking thread this! GrahamR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Is that a Tigar radial spare tyre? Fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat.T Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 That looks excellent, I remember reading about the acclaim turbo in the early days of retro-rides. It would be great to see it fully functional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Do any original Avons still survive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 20 hours ago, Dick Longbridge said: I don't know the specifics on Acclaims, but with late 80s/early 90s NA MX5 lumps, you can literally strap a turbo on, unblank the oil feed, attach a piggyback ECU and drive on. Internally it's engineered to handle a turbo. Since the Acclaim is basically a well engineered J motor, I'd have thought it was a pretty tough old lump to start Iirc the mx5 engine is essentially a 323 Turbo engine (minus the turbo) so it's unusually good at being force fed. I think even they won't run more than about 7psi without intercooling? Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Austat said: Do any original Avons still survive? The only one I regularly saw pictures of whenever the Avon Turbo pops up in conversation was a gold one which, it turns out, was bought by the TSSC (Triumph Sport Six Club?) in 2004 http://www.a222.org.uk/acclaim/news.html#turbo. Last update I can find on it was 2011 when some more pictures were shared of the repair work needed: http://www.a222.org.uk/acclaim/tsscturbo.html According to the above site, only 3 are known to survive. It's been 9 years since those postings so hopefully some meaningful progress has been made. I suspect the TSSC car is A490HDU which shows as untaxed since 2004, tying in neatly with the dates in the above and in this picture sports the same colour blue door as in the article, just on the other side, presumably both front doors being from the same donor car. VWK689X which is showing as untaxed since the mid 90s (one would have to assume therefore that it's been trailered to the location of the picture here, since there's post-1990s content all around it). A silver survivor, YRJ77Y, is shown as having current MoT and Tax. This article from 2012 shows both of the above cars: http://www.thepetrolstop.com/2012/11/avon-acclaim.html Perhaps these are the three survivors? timolloyd, RobT, Austat and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-T Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Looking good, but come on man, strap that turbo on! I don't think I've ever actually seen one of these in the flesh. Didn't they have a ridiculous conversion cost that could have netted you a Golf GTI etc at the time? How come it's sat so high at the front end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 On 4/4/2020 at 10:12 AM, GrahamR said: Yes, 13" Kiwi Lineas. I've found a set. Just waiting on delivery. It was first registered in Norwich (Harry R. Fisk Ltd). Still retains the original number plates and rear window sticker. Harry R. Fisk was a Rover dealer in a village called Stoke Holy Cross which is approx. 4 miles south of Norwich. Long gone now, the site has been redeveloped for houses. I still have a Fisk dealer keyring in my shed! ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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