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To Weber or not to Weber

To: "Triumphs (E-mail)" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: To Weber or not to Weber
From: "Paul Leach" <pleach@vcsihome.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 15:18:10 -0400
Importance: Normal
I have to make a decision whether to rebuild the tired Strombergs on my TR6
or part with $1650 for the triple Weber upgrade. I know that the rebuild is
a lot cheaper but I would be interested to see what the general opinion is
regarding this upgrade. I have heard (from a dubious source) that the Weber
combined with a better manifold/exhaust conversion can net around a 50BHP
increase. I have a problem believing that this could give almost a 50%
increase!!!!. Any ideas where I might be able to find the Webers for less
than $1650?.


Paul Leach
76 TR6



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