Triumph tr7 with fuel injection system 1980, remanufactured fuel pump by fuel injection corp. A faulty fuel pump may start your car, but when you accelerate, your engine will stall due to lack of fuel. Triumph tr7 fuel pump gas pumps bosch airtex autobest. Without a functional triumph fuel pump, your automobile will fail to operate correctly due to a lack of fuel. The triumph tr7 cabriolet top speed is 183 kmh 114 mph. Vin tpzdj8aa401748, built aug 1980 i have owned this tr7 since 1989.
The triumph tr7 and tr8 have long provoked extreme reactions on both ends of the spectrum. So out came the gauge to test, listen closely you can hear the pump whining. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Checked lots of stuff, seems like a clogging fuel filter. The tr8 tank has one hole for fuel outlet and inlet and one hole for the fuel level sender, whereas the tr7 one just has an outlet including the fuel level sender. Triumph fuel pump tr7 spitfire tr3a tr4a 1980 1979 1981 1961.
These numbers are found on a plate attached to the drivers door, just below the. Click here to view all the triumph tr7s currently participating in our fuel tracking program. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1980 triumph tr7 and assess the current state of the classic car market. Convert your triumph tr7 to buick v6 power with a johns cars conversion kit. Our members and their cars reside throughout the world, from north america, the united kingdom, europe, and australia. The triumph wedge owners association twoa is the largest club in the world for owners of the shape of things to come, the triumph tr7 and the triumph tr8, built from 1975 1982. The triumph tr7 is a sports car which was manufactured from september 1974 to october 1981 by the specialist division latterly the jaguarrover triumph division of british leyland in the united kingdom. Search our online fuel pump catalog and find the lowest priced discount auto parts on the web. The 1980 triumph tr7 cabriolet has 108 ps 107 bhp 79 kw horsepower.
Clear all i appreciate the wide selection and competitive pricing. I have never been able to locate a an external filter. Get an accurate view of your vehicles fuel economy. Any advice, experiance would be appreciated,thx tom.
Triumph tr7 fuel system triumph tr7 inlet manifold and fittings. Most of the time when we have featured a wedge tr7tr8 on barn finds, theyve been rusty messes. I am trying to get it started and am still dealing with getting fuel to the carbs. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1980 triumph tr7. You should be able to purchase the complete used injection system most likely still. Fuel supply in theory, the diagram above depicts a simple carburetor suitable for running an engine at a fixed r. This tr7 swap makes your wedge what it was meant to be a sports car. We stock over 15,000 parts so that you can get the parts you need for your repair or restoration project fast. The tr7 model is a car manufactured by triumph, sold new. The triumph tr7 is a sports car which was manufactured from september 1974 to october 1981 by the specialist division latterly the jaguarrovertriumph division of british leyland in the united kingdom. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1980 triumph tr8. The triumph tr8 is an eightcylinder version of the wedgeshaped triumph tr7 sports car, designed by harris mann, and manufactured by british leyland bl, through its jaguarrover triumph jrt division. The uk models generally had a higher compression ratio and, if sa models are the same, you may find that running on super 97 octane fuel, or whatever your local equivilent is, eliminates pinking as it is closer to the 4 star available originally.
As im just starting a total restoration of a 1958 tr3a, im sure i will be purchasing a lot more in the future. I blew air inside the tank and it improved a little and eventually clogged again. It was initially produced at the speke, liverpool factory, moving to canley, coventry in 1978 and then finally to the rover solihull plant in 1980. The fuel level senders on both tanks do not seem very reliable when tested with a meter.
Get your triumph tr7 fuel injection system from autozone. I have a 1980 tr8 carbs that has been in storage since 1987. The car is a 40k original example and looks runs and drives great. The tr7 model is a car manufactured by triumph, sold new from year 1979 to 1982, and available after that as a used car.
Choose top quality brands ac delco, action crash, airtex, autobest, beck arnley, bosch, carter, fuel injection. Get the best deals on fuel pumps for triumph tr7 when you shop the largest online selection at. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Its responsible for the delivery of the fuel from the tank to the carburetor. New listingelectric fuel pump fits 19801981 triumph tr7 airtex automotive division. Triumph tr7, tr8 restoration parts and accessories moss motors.
Selling my fathers 1980 triumph tr7 due to health reasons. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers. This product is made of highquality materials to serve you for years to come. The mx5 would have been the right decision for a daily driver. Because of its outstanding performance, the tr8 was often dubbed the english corvette. Fuel filter location 1980 tr7 carb the british car.
The engines were designed for the american market which used unleaded then and they have an aluminium head with steel valve seats anyway. The engine itself was derived from an early 1960s buickoldsmobile allaluminium v8. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. The wheels have been upgraded to 15 in panasports with dunlop tires. The most accurate 1980 triumph tr7s mpg estimates based on real world results of 12 thousand miles driven in 1 triumph tr7s 1980 triumph tr7 mpg actual mpg from 1 1980 triumph tr7 owners click here to see important news regarding the acar app.
But the tr7 was the right decision for a summer time blast, and theres nothing else like it for exclusivity. Bosch fuel injection came on all 1980 ca tr7s and on all 50 state 1981 tr7s. The fuel pressure gauge just started acting up in this. Its been 32 years filtering, probably a little gunked up. Zenith stromberg factory tuning manual triumph wedge owners. If its not working properly, it prevents fuel from reaching the carburetor.
Dont trust your old one as they can corrode and give faulty readings after being over 30 years old. Triumph tr7 mpg actual mpg from 3 triumph tr7 owners. Hi, been driving alot, but started to bog down under load. The triumph tr8 is an eightcylinder version of the wedgeshaped triumph tr7 sports car, designed by harris mann, and manufactured by british leyland bl, through its jaguarrovertriumph jrt division. This is the correct fitting fuel tank sending unit for you triumph tr7 or tr8 all years. How much horsepower does a 1980 triumph tr7 cabriolet have. The current state of affairs a 1991 article from the tr8 car club of america ecus tr8 fuel injection computer repair missing photos an article from the vintage triumph by jim tencate, rod barman, and bill sohl an interesting proposal about uk ecus. For stopping power, the tr7 coupe braking system includes discs at the front and drums at the rear.
Tr8 coupes based on the original harris mann tr7 design made from 1978 to 1980 are quite rare. We specialize in a widevariety of highquality car parts and accessories for your car, truck or suv. Why take a chance on your old fuel pump, order a new fuel pump today. Car started dying out, and i suspected a fuel delivery problem. Initially tr7 was brutally criticized, while the tr8 was named 1980 motor trend car of the year. The most accurate 1980 triumph tr7s mpg estimates based on real world results of 12 thousand miles driven in 1 triumph tr7s. Buy a 1980 triumph tr7 fuel pump at discount prices. Triumph tr7 and triumph tr8 fuel system components victoria. The triumph tr7 is a sports car manufactured from september 1974 to october 1981 by the triumph motor company which was part of british leyland in the united kingdom.