The TR3 test was for a small mouth.
All of these early road tests seem to have used a 3.7 rearend. Based on
the graphs in the articles, 3.7 OD was perfect for the Jabekke runs (max
power at max speed). In stock trim, it looks like a 4.1 rear would have
been better. In fact, I thought many/most of the early OD cars were
sold with a 4.1 rear. With the 3.7, 4th OD was too high and 4th was too
low. A 4.1 in OD might have cracked 110mph. You'd think Triumph would
have capitalized on this.
Larry Young
Terry Stetler wrote:
> I believe the difference can be attributed to the TR-2's smaller
> radiator opening.
>
> That gaping maw on the 3 is pretty draggy. (I never should have sold
> my 2).
>
> Terry Stetler
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