[TR] Inlet Manifold Question

[Tom Note]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ibsen Dow" <flashtr3 at cox.net>
To: "Tony Gordon" <triumph at 2simpleusa.com>; "TR list" 
<triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] Inlet Manifold Question


> Since this seems to be a weakness in the design of the head, the 
> tri-manifold
> with Weber's, SU's or Stromberg's that are now available for the TR 6 
> cylinder
> engine makes more sense, if you are looking for top end performance.
>
> Speaking of the tri-manifolds available, is there much performance on the 
> low
> end of the RPM (torque), especially with triple SU's or triple 
> Stromsburg's,
> to make that investment to convert from 2 carb to 3 carb set-up?
>
> Ibsen
>

  Ibsen:  I completely agree with Ibsen. The triple carbs made a very 
noticeable difference. Not only more top end power but stronger in mid-range 
and at the bottom as well.

Tom