This came into the VTR web site. Anyone care to share their experience
and/or expertise with Dane? My gut reaction is that no Weber -- DGV, DCOE,
etc. -- or other carb replacement is THE answer in itself, but needs to be
thought out wellas part of a "system" with freer-flowing exhaust and
possibly much other work, etc., etc.
--Andy
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On Wed, 23 Jun 1999, Dane Connell wrote:
> OK, set me straight.
>
> I have a '76 TR6 needing the ZS 175's rebuilt. I thought I would put the
> money for a complete rebuild kit into a DGV setup from weber. Everything
> I've read on the web indicates that this is a very popular aftermarket
> setup, improved performance, etc. Certainly are a number of vendors willing
> to sell me this setup.
>
> I stopped by a well-known (20 years in existence) LBC service outfit and
> asked how much the DGV setup would be through them. Thought I might help
> pay for some bricks and mortar rather than buy EVERYTHING mail order....
>
> The response I got shocked me. Counter-man suggestd that he would not sell
> the DGV for a TR6. Shared that when they take them off TR's, they throw
> them in the trash. This is a big outfit too...
>
> He suggested that yes, people do sell them, but that alot of the TR6's
> needing major engine-repairs have these webers on them and that they place
> too much strain on the bearings, put too much gas in the crankcase, etc.
>
> SET ME STRAIGHT. Do I rebuild the ZS 175's and heed this gentleman's
> advice... Is moving to the weber setup going to buy me problems down the
> road? or is the DGV setup, as advertised, an easy upgrade with performance
> benefits that makes alot of sense?
>
> Thanks for your time.
>
> Dane Connell
>
>
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