[TR] GT6 Carbs?

[AMfoto1 at aol.com]

Hi Jim,
 
A while back at a local car show, I saw a GT6 set up with six motorcycle 
carbs. It not only looked very cool, it ran and sounded great, plus took off like 
a spanked monkey! No clearance issues, either. 
 
I didn't get a chance to talk to the owner, so I don't know for certain if 
they were the Mikuni or Keihin setup that's available from PRI in Oregon, but I 
suspect that's where they came from. www.prirace.com
 
I agree with Scott, without other engine tweaks, carb upgrades aren't going 
to make much difference. PRI does a lot of that too, and you also might want to 
get your friend Kas Kastner's tuning books that cover the GT6 motor. 
www.kaskastner.com
 
A straight SU for ZS swap without any upgrading is only about the increased 
adjustability of SUs, or possibly more available and wider selection of 
replacement and tuning parts. Otherwise, I think it's pretty much of a wash, 
performance wise. 
 
Cheers! 
 
Alan Myers
San Jose, Calif.
'62 TR4 CT17602L
 
http://www.triumphowners.com/640 
 

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All GT6 models came equipped with Zenith-Stromberg CD150 carbs 
(1.5").....Scott> 
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GT6 carbs?> > A neighbour has a 70 GT6 Mk II engine in a Spit, and does not
know what the> correct carbs should be. He has Strombergs on there now and
would prefer> SUs. He says the head will receive the same manifold as a TR6,
if that helps.>... Thanks,> Jim>
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