Sorry to repost this but my original reply address was incorrect:
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> Hi Everyone,
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> In an attempt to increase the power of my '74 TR6, I find myself toying
> with the idea of replacing the Strombergs for something that will deliver
> better performance (street-legal that is).
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> 1) First off, is there a usual upgrade that some or many of you have already
> done?
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> 2) I've heard that I could use a carb from an older Volvo, that has a
> Stromberg with a slightly larger diameter. Has anyone done this?
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> 3) I'm also thinking of Webers (side-draft or perhaps even the SK). But my
> local British Car Guru told me that Webers tend to burn out the engine.
> Any truth to this? What are the pros and cons of Webers?
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> 4) Aside from carburator enhancements, what other solutions are there?
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>
Thanks in advance,
Looking at making my "15 minutes of fame" involve a TR6, a high-speed
car chase and perhaps even the local constabulary!
Ian Clough
(no relation to Bruce, that I know of)
Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada
iclough@on.bell.ca
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