58 Ignition parts are listed for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire, in 8 part types, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The ignition system on the 1974 Triumph Spitfire delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. The largest groups are Spark Plug (26 parts), Ignition Coil (9 parts) and Spark Plug Wire (8 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 15 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
The most listed brands for 1974 Triumph Spitfire ignition parts are STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (8 parts), DENSO (7 parts) and NGK (7 parts), plus 16 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Copper / Nickel and Economy.
11 parts on this 1974 Triumph Spitfire page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR158 (Distributor Rotor) and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T (Ignition Coil). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Condenser / Capacitor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | DR60T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-SeriesTerminal Type: Blade, Eye-loop | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | D203 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | CD001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Delco | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 5H1005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Heavy Duty | View on Amazon |
This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.
4 Condenser / Capacitor parts are listed for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand.
In the Economy grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR60T.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from ACDELCO, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO D203 is listed in this group.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR60T, ACDELCO D203 and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CD001 and the remaining parts above.
Distributor Cap
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | DC475 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILAND GLOBAL | DR405LG | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black Brass | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | DR405 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5D1194 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Delco Ignition | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
4 Distributor Cap parts for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, LILAND GLOBAL, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand.
The Economy section: 1 option from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS DC475 is listed in this group.
In the Premium grade, LILAND GLOBAL supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL DR405LG.
Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR405.
This group includes UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS DC475, LILAND GLOBAL DR405LG and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR405 and the remaining parts above.
Distributor Rotor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | DR158T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | DR650 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | DR158 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| LILAND GLOBAL | DR158LG | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | PremiumBlack Brass | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 4R1056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Delco Distributor | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.
5 Distributor Rotor parts for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, LILAND GLOBAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR158.
The Economy section: 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR158T is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, LILAND GLOBAL and WELLS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR158.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR158, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR158T and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS DR650, among others listed above.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | UC15T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
| FVP | UC15F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Alternate Replacement Part | View on Amazon |
| HOLSTEIN | 2IGC0058 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| SKP | SKUF3T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Coil Pack | View on Amazon |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM | C654 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pack | View on Amazon |
| WAI GLOBAL | CUF3 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | UC15 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C15 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5C1057 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Requires External Resistor: YES | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
9 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 5 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 6 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T.
The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T, FVP UC15F and HOLSTEIN 2IGC0058, plus the other parts above.
Ignition Conversion Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 1A4179 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Delco Distributor # D204, D200, Distributor marked "made in England"12 Volt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits.
This group shows a single part: WELLS 1A4179.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.025", 0.030", 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.036", 0.040" and 0.044". Replacement brands in this table include NGK, DENSO and CHAMPION.
Copper / Nickel
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION Popular | 404 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.035" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO Popular | 3031 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | U-Groove ConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| NGK Popular | 1233 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| NGK Popular | 7734 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | StandardPart Number: BPR5ES | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | R44F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | R43XLS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| AUTOLITE | 275 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper Non-ResistorPre-Set Gap: 0.025" | View on Amazon |
| BOSCH | 7905 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | NickelPre-Set Gap: 0.031" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 38 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 4041 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusClassification: Champion Copper Plus | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 3027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | SP436AX | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 7327 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | V-Power PlugPre-Set Gap: 0.036" | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 4006 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | StandardPart Number: BPR5ES Solid | View on Amazon |
Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 41804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalDouble Platinum | View on Amazon |
| AUTOLITE | APP64 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Double PlatinumHex Size: 13/16 In | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 7415 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 3004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Double PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.044" | View on Amazon |
Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 6597 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 5305 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium PowerHex Size: 20.6 mm | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4708 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium TTHex Size: 20.6 mm | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 95525 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium IX | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SP1042 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip | View on Amazon |
Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 7082 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4501 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum TTTerminal Cap is Non-Removable | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 44XLS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Non Resistor | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
26 Spark Plug parts for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire come from 8 brands — NGK, DENSO, CHAMPION and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is CHAMPION 404. Grades run from Copper / Nickel through Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel); Copper / Nickel is the most populated section, led by NGK, CHAMPION, DENSO and 4 other brands.
Spark Plug Non-Fouler
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 42004 | 🇨🇦 CA | 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach | View on Amazon |
This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling.
One part is listed for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire — DORMAN 42004.
Spark Plug Wire
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&B | S428224 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Suppressor Wire Set | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | 55437 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntermotorSet | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 6714114 | 🇨🇦 CA | Spark Plug Wire Set7mm | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 9403 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SetUnited-Packard | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | 29437 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pro SeriesSet | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 9044Q | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldSet | View on Amazon |
| B&B | M428224 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum Class Laser Mag | View on Amazon |
| WALKER PRODUCTS | 9241092 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Direct FitSet | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Spark Plug wires.
8 Spark Plug Wire parts are listed for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire, from B&B, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DENSO and 3 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 55437 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 1 part, from B&B. A representative part number is B&B S428224.
The Premium section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DENSO and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 55437 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, B&B and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 29437 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 55437, B&B S428224 and DENSO 6714114, plus the other parts above.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1974 Triumph Spitfire
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Confirm you have the 1.5L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Spark Plug and Ignition Coil .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1974 Triumph Spitfire?
Our catalog currently lists 58 ignition parts for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire across 8 subcategories and 19 brands, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1974 Triumph Spitfire?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1974 Triumph Spitfire?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.025", 0.030", 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.036", 0.040" and 0.044". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1974 Triumph Spitfire was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1974 Triumph Spitfire?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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