[TR] long TR4 inlet manifold in a TR3A/B ?

[Bud Rolofson]

Rick wrote....."to retain the TR4A exhaust and found a TR4A intake to
>
> mount. If you go this route, you will need the Y-connector on the  
> exhaust
> pipes."

I have a brand new exhaust Y-connector for sale if anyone is  
interested in doing this conversion or if you simply need a Y-connector.

Bud Rolofson

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On Mar 17, 2010, at 12:00 PM, Rick wrote:

> Francois,
>
>
>
> The use of the superior TR4A intake manifold will bring performance  
> benefits
> to your TR3A. However, the mod is a bit more complicated than it  
> appears; I
> did it two years ago during my TR3A rebuild. Firstly, the TR4A  
> intake AND
> exhaust manifold must be mounted together, as they are interlaced.  
> The TR4A
> exhaust manifold is a superior design and is worth mounting on your  
> Tr3A. I
> can absolutely confirm that the TR3A intake is NOT compatible with  
> the TR4A
> exhaust manifold, and I believe that the converse is also true, but I
> decided at the time to retain the TR4A exhaust and found a TR4A  
> intake to
> mount. If you go this route, you will need the Y-connector on the  
> exhaust
> pipes. Secondly, you will need to use HS6 carburetors. The throats  
> of these
> carbs were designed with the TR4A intake manifold in mind, and the  
> ensemble
> fits nicely in the TR3A engine compartment. I used thin air  
> cleaners, but I
> believe that the truncated-cone K&N cleaners will work as well. You  
> will
> also have to change the throttle linkage, as the HS6 carbs use a  
> center-pull
> arrangement. Jeff at PalTech can set up the linkage for you. Expect  
> to pay
> just south of a grand to get the whole system on your car.
>
>
>
> Rick in Seattle
>
> 1960 Triumph TR3A
>
> 1970 BSA 441 Vistor
>
> 1972 Norton 750 Commando Combat
>
> 1975 Norton 850 Commando Mk3
>
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