Carl wrote
>Anyone have compelling reasons not to upgrade to 87mm piston/liner set. I've
>got my engine broken down and was planning to bore all my liners and install
>.020 oversize pistons as the cheapest way to fix the ruined pistons (from
>seeping head gasket). But wonder if it's smarter to get the whole setup new
>and get the 10 extra horsepower - and do I have to install richer Stromberg
>needles?
>Carl
>'64 TR4 since '74 (25 years since my first total overhaul)
>
I had 87mm pistons in my 54 TR2,didn't realise I had until I went to
rebuild the engine years latter.It did explain why my car was always a
little faster than the others when we travelled in convoy. I found no
down side,just a noticable power increase,I was using SUs so can't
comment on the stromberg needles.
Cameron
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