Special TC Engine
- Special
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Special TC Engine
Here is my new Special TC engine.
It is about 99% done , few little thing still have to be done.
One of them - carb linkage
P.S. Forum cuts some pictures .
Just right click it and click View Image
It is about 99% done , few little thing still have to be done.
One of them - carb linkage
P.S. Forum cuts some pictures .
Just right click it and click View Image
My Green Car aka Torrino - http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic ... 30&t=30089
Re: Special TC Engine
Looks good nice and shiny i like the center plate gives the engine a modern feel.
- divace73
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Re: Special TC Engine
I like what you have done with the top of it, Is that a 2L FI block?
Are you able to get your hands on the linkage off the original twin IDF set up?
Are you able to get your hands on the linkage off the original twin IDF set up?
Cheers David
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- focodave
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Re: Special TC Engine
Sweet!
If it runs as good as it looks, you've got something special there.
If it runs as good as it looks, you've got something special there.
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- Special
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Re: Special TC Engine
Thank you guys !
Yes it is 2L block with 1.8L head.
FI or not - I don't know how to tell them apart.
I have not figured out the linkage yet , if I'd have the original one - I'd use it , but I asked few people and nobody has a spare complete mechanism .
I ordered some levers from ebay and as soon as they arrive I'll try to make them work.
I'll keep you posted.
Yes it is 2L block with 1.8L head.
FI or not - I don't know how to tell them apart.
I have not figured out the linkage yet , if I'd have the original one - I'd use it , but I asked few people and nobody has a spare complete mechanism .
I ordered some levers from ebay and as soon as they arrive I'll try to make them work.
I'll keep you posted.
My Green Car aka Torrino - http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic ... 30&t=30089
- RRoller123
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Re: Special TC Engine
That looks really nice!
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'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
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2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
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Re: Special TC Engine
I don't see any TC... Maybe i do not know what TC means?
Edit: Lol, I'm an idiot. On my other forums TC means Turbo Charged. Here it means Twin Cam. Got it.
Edit: Lol, I'm an idiot. On my other forums TC means Turbo Charged. Here it means Twin Cam. Got it.
Re: Special TC Engine
still running points with a perf engine? That ignition doesn't have much output, especially at high rpms
- divace73
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Re: Special TC Engine
I have noticed in the later 2L the area where the mechanical fuel pump went is blanked off, neither here nor there really....Special wrote:Thank you guys !
Yes it is 2L block with 1.8L head.
FI or not - I don't know how to tell them apart.
Cheers David
-=1980 silver Fiat 124 Spider=-
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- Special
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Re: Special TC Engine
Well - unfortunately it is a budget buildSo Cal Mark wrote:still running points with a perf engine? That ignition doesn't have much output, especially at high rpms
My Green Car aka Torrino - http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic ... 30&t=30089
- Special
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Re: Special TC Engine
So if the block does not have hole for the pump it is FI block ?divace73 wrote:I have noticed in the later 2L the area where the mechanical fuel pump went is blanked off, neither here nor there really....Special wrote:Thank you guys !
Yes it is 2L block with 1.8L head.
FI or not - I don't know how to tell them apart.
My Green Car aka Torrino - http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic ... 30&t=30089
- giuliot60
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Re: Special TC Engine
Looks really nice. I've never seen that top center cover. Is it custom?
Giulio/Charlotte
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Owned a '74 Spider, '68 Firebird, a '65 GTO convertible, and a customized '74 650 Yamaha
Currently own an '81 Turbo (removed) Spider
1st car '75 pistachio 128 sedan
Owned a '74 Spider, '68 Firebird, a '65 GTO convertible, and a customized '74 650 Yamaha
Currently own an '81 Turbo (removed) Spider
- Special
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Re: Special TC Engine
It is , I made it myself.giuliot60 wrote:Looks really nice. I've never seen that top center cover. Is it custom?
My Green Car aka Torrino - http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic ... 30&t=30089
- divace73
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Re: Special TC Engine
Just what I had noticed on the Argenta (late 132) block I have in my car that came out with FI, sort of makes sense, no need for the machining for a mechanical fuel pump if it has an external fuel pump??Special wrote:So if the block does not have hole for the pump it is FI block ?divace73 wrote:I have noticed in the later 2L the area where the mechanical fuel pump went is blanked off, neither here nor there really....Special wrote:Thank you guys !
Yes it is 2L block with 1.8L head.
FI or not - I don't know how to tell them apart.
Cheers David
-=1980 silver Fiat 124 Spider=-
If you want to see pics of my car (and other random stuff) >>click here<< OR
see my >>You tube channel<<
-=1980 silver Fiat 124 Spider=-
If you want to see pics of my car (and other random stuff) >>click here<< OR
see my >>You tube channel<<