Triumph Acclaim Avon Turbo!

[grahamtr7]

Here is my ongoing project. I was lucky to find most of the components requred from a long since scrapped genuine Avon Turbo, and have set about converting my Triumph Acclaim HLS.

I only got three of the original "Kiwi Linea" alloys, but have newly tracked down a complete set (in Hungary, but never mind!).

Still also to fit new boot badges and a decal, but that will more or less complete all the bodywork and cosmetic changes, then I need to think about bolting on the turbo charger etc

Graham

Edited by grahamtr7 on Tuesday 7th April 10:04

[grahamtr7]

jet_noise said:

Contender for the Cars of Whose Existence I Knew Not thread?

How are you going to control fuel & timing?

Clincky describing the conversion for the terminally curious (curse of being an engineer )

ETA link

Edited by jet_noise on Tuesday 7th April 08:58

Not sure at the moment, but i believe I have everything from an original Avon Turbo I need. Whether everthing will work is another matter though! The turbo unit itself will probably have to be re-built, and theoriginal carbs re-done at the very least.

[grahamtr7]

vikingaero said:

Is your car called Alex?

It is indeed. The plate was the main thing that attracted me to this particular Acclaim in the first place!

[grahamtr7]

Here's a photo of the car I took when it was still owned by the last owner - racing in the wet at the Alford Ring, Aberdeenshire

Edited by grahamtr7 on Tuesday 7th April 10:06

[grahamtr7]

Matt Cup said:

Watching with interest.

Are those fiesta pepperpots in your first post?

No, a different PDC. They are Kiwi Lineas, which proved very hard to find. I got three with the original parts i got, and unfortunately had to buy another complete set just to get a fourth. I'll have plenty spare wheels now though!

[grahamtr7]

bobtail4x4 said:

I have a genuine parts acclaim car "computer" speed mpg etc, new old stock on a shelf for sale if you want one.
had it since the 80s

Yes please! I'll P.M. you!

[grahamtr7]

bobtail4x4 said:

the instructions say computer

will post in morning

Thank you!

[grahamtr7]

stevemiller said:

Liking the thread, never heard of this version. I owned a Acclaim CD manual from 1984/85? until 1997 (A91 BSF). The mileage went from 12000 to 216000 during my ownership. Sweet engine and gearbox combo and a wizard in snow and ice. This standard car would need a cliff to make 100 mph, the book speed was 92 mph.

Will be watching this.

The original Avon Turbo was fitted with a different speedo. The standard speedo goes up to 100, and the Turbo up to 120

[grahamtr7]

My new wheels have arrived! But unfortunately it looks like I'll have a long wait before I can get new tyres and get the wheels finally fitted due to the lock down (stay safe everyone!)

[grahamtr7]

Correct alloys (Kiwi Lineas) now fitted with new Avon tyres. Also fitted a set of NOS Unipart driving lamps.

[grahamtr7]

MC Bodge said:

Will the turbo be an easy add-on?

Not too difficult allbeit I'm getting my friendly local garage to do it . I think the hardest part is modifying the sump for an oil feed. The carbs also need to be modified, but I have an original set from an Avon Turbo, so hopefully they'll be okay. The turbo itself may need a re-build. It should be relatively straight forward I hope, assuming I do actually have all the parts we need.

[GR9917]

Believe it or not Avons were about the cheapest new tyres I could find anyway

Kitchski said:

OP: "I'd like to order some Avon tyres, please."
Tyre guy: "But sir, we can do you far superior tyres, and often at a lower cost."
OP: "All the same, I'd like some Avon tyres, please."
Tyre guy: "The other problem is that I can't get them for about three weeks. I could have you some Toyos today."
OP: "You don't understand. See, I NEED Avon tyres."
Tyre guy: "Why?"
OP: "My car is not a Triumph Acclaim Toyo Turbo. It is an 'Avon Turbo."
Tyre: "Pardon?"
OP: "My car is called a Triumph Acclaim Avon Turbo. That's the name."
Tyre: "What's a Triumph Acclaim?!"
OP: "A car that I own. Kinda like a Honda, but not. Very few left."
Tyre guy: "Is it any good?"
OP: "Not especially, but it's very rare. And I love it. So, could I have some Avon tyres?"
Tyre guy: "Even though they're worse, more expensive, and take longer to source than this list of tyres I have on my computer screen?"
OP: "Yes. I'm not passing up on this opportunity."
Tyre guy: "You must love that old banger!"
OP: "Shut up, you drive a 118i with sick rimz an stretch tirez fam. I've seen your Insta...#th0m4s"
Tyre: "Fight you."
OP: "After you've ordered my tyres. Avons, remember."



This may, or may not have taken place. Wheels look good though!