mpbarrett Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 see https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192707109035?ul_noapp=true Coventry Climax engine and spitfire gearbox. Is this what was used in the Braham heralds sold in the 1960's? would make a cool project mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 I thought the Brabham Heralds had the Larger 1220cc Coventry Climax Engine fitted? A rare item though indeed.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Brabham Heralds did use a version of the Coventry Climax...….. pretty sure it was bigger than 741cc though (1200 ish?) That one looks a bit used to be "new" and for £1500 I'd want all the nuts holding the manifold on and the carb linkage. Slightly relevant link https://forums.autosport.com/topic/31085-brabham-road-cars/ Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 has to be Lot more ecconomical to use or fit an Imp derived unit or the sunbeam 928cc all very easily tuned to some silly bhp results http://www.imps4ever.info/tech/engine.html pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 THis has to be an FWMA engine, only a step and a dual camshaft head away from the FWMC 750 engine, as fitted on Le Mans Lotus Elites. I imagine it will snapped up for Historics. JOhn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 I seem to recall that about 15 years ago, one of our local members here in the Wessex area had a genuine Brabham Herald. IIRC it was indeed 1220cc and Damson colour I think. It was very rare when new, so even 15 years ago would have been unusual. Not seen it for years and wonder if it's still around ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 I understand that there is one in the South West belonging to Adam Egeland, though I think it is a replica. He probably knows as much about them as anyone. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 from Nicks link above quite impressive performance for early 1960's. "The Climax FWE gave 85 per cent more power than the original engine so the performance was somewhat improved.0-30 mph 3.4 sec0-40 mph 5.4 sec0-50 mph 7.8 sec0-60 mph 10.8 sec0-70 mph 15.2 sec0-80 mph 23.4 secStanding start quarter mile 18.2 secMaximum speed 101 mphFuel consumption 28 mpg " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 One of our locals had a Brabham Herald in his workshop 3 or 4 years ago - the engine was being rebuilt after failing only a few thousand miles after its previous rebuild... Lovely looking car - the owner had apparently spent £'000s on it! Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 I know it's not as romantic or period in any way but zetec SE superior in every way and very much cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Nick's right the Climax engine is now a regarded as valuable piece of motor history. A bit later on the Fiat twin cam was another favourite, again now not cheap to buy. Back in the 1960's I can remember a Climax fire pump engine being run up from cold to 7,000 RPM pumping water. That's was the spec the engine had to achieve and not wear out. It achieved this by having clearance which were quite large and it consumed oil. But they were reliable and did work well. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 19 hours ago, Nick Jones said: understand that there is one in the South West belonging to Adam Egeland, though I think it is a replica. He probably knows as much about them as anyone. That's correct, and if you are able/interested Adam Egeland-Jensen wrote a couple of articles for The Courier (Nos 302 & 303). He and I have the RN connection, and if I recall correctly he still has the car (Reg Nos 53 RPE). Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 I met him by chance at Tipton Garage a number of years back when I was putting my PI through its paces on their RR. We talked about his various Triumphs including the Herald. Could have talked all day probably, but both had other places to be. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted November 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 price now down to £1199.00. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maff Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 So would this fit a spitfire? Or just the Herald? Sorry for my ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted November 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 see earlier comments. The larger version of this engine was fitted to Heralds in the early 1960's by Brabham and gave very good performance. Don't know about engine mounts, exhaust, propshaft etc but all doable. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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