Re: [6pack] Canada - TR5 or TR250

[Larry Young <cartravel@pobox.com>]

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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