Triumph TR6: Part 2 - Supporting Systems

In this episode, we install and modify the supporting systems of the 1976 Triumph TR6 in preparation for the new EFI systems and more regular driving. We will be installing a new aluminum radiator, electric fan, remaking the battery leads using more modern battery connectors as well as custom cabling, modifying and installing the new exhaust headers, and installing the freshened up and powder coated intake manifold. The new electrical system to support the existing wiring and starter will use a 500 amp continuous duty relay controlled by the soon-to-be installed ECUMASTER PMU-16.
The parts we will be installing in this episode of note are:
Wizard Cooling Radiator and Fan (part #99003-101)
Pace Setter Monza Exhaust (parts #88-1287 & #70-1085)

[@railgun2880]

Fantastic video, thanks so much for sharing your experience with the TR6. Starting restore now on our '76, in similar condition.

[@scottdrysdale9903]

Love this … let me know if you want to sell the gas tank that was taken out … I have a 75 that I’m restoring … not sure what that tank looks like yet but would t mind having a backup

[@VegardSagbakken]

Looking forward to the next parts in the series. Hint hint...

[@AmbiVe]

Haha, I'm trying to find footage eaten by my GoPros, but if I can't, I will reshoot for it soon. Thanks for hanging in there!

[@yellowtr6]

Whose aluminum fuel tank are you using? Boyd's?

[@robstevens4753]

Have you installed the fuel injection system yet? What are you using ?

[@AmbiVe]

Yes. I installed it but lost most of the video. I'm going to reshoot some to finish the video when I have room in the shop. It should be soon.

[@robstevens4753]

Aww man that sucks sorry to hear. What did you use for th injection units?

[@AmbiVe]

I used the Patton Machining EFI kit as the base. The cars owner was looking for as complete of an option as possible for parts availability later on. This one used stand GM parts. www.pattonmachine.com/product-category/six-6-cylinder-engine/

[@philtucker1224]

Are the carb spacers there to allow for the upgraded headers to clear? 🤔🇬🇧

[@AmbiVe]

No, I am just using them for the thermoisolation and durability over the basic ones that tear apart when used once. They were just an easy option for durability and sealing.

[@pucman1]

What does the 500 amp relay do?

[@AmbiVe]

It functions the same as a battery disconnect or emergency shutoff. I use them on all my old cars to stop the battery drains when parked, to make sure they can't keep running after a crash, and make it harder to steal. The benefit of the relay over a shutoff in a street car is that they can be engaged and disengaged remotely easily and don't need to be accessible at exterior or battery.

[@pucman1]

@@AmbiVe need to see that drawn out for my Tr3 I am working on…I like the idea…. Where did you pick it up at?

[@AmbiVe]

You can get them online from a lot of places. The better quality ones used a lot of times in race applications are a bit spendy, but I think this one in particular was from Amazon. I had bought it for another car that I hadn't gotten to yet, so I used it on this project instead. When I do the electrical video with the PMU, I will go into detail about the whole system.

[@hollywoodd3191]

When’s the fuel injection video due to come out?

[@AmbiVe]

I'm going to get the last video up soon. Part way through the extra wiring I tore my shop apart to reorganize.