[6pack] Canada - TR5 or TR250
Larry Young
cartravel at pobox.com
Sat Jan 12 14:35:21 MST 2013
I have trouble believing the argument about complexity of maintenance of
the PI system. Remember, GM had been using fuel injection on several
models since the late 50's. Not to mention all the hot rodders using
the Hilborn system. I believe the Lucas system was a step closer to our
current modern systems though.
With regard to the cost argument, wouldn't you pay just a little bit
more for a 40 percent increase in power? The alternative was two
additional cylinders, but virtually no increase in power over the
previous model. Since they couldn't market performance, you got things
like buttons that said "Triumph Over Conformity - TR250". I have a
couple of these buttons.
Kas Kastner told me he thought the majority of the power increase was
not due to the PI system, but other modifications. The conservative cam
with little or no overlap comes to mind.
Larry
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