If it doesn't frighten you, always go with EFI. With an aftermarket
computer, you can make a big-cam idle like a small cam, increase your
M.P.G and a host of other improvements.
That's my 2 HP,
James J.
Pete W wrote:
>Listers,
>I have a 3.5 V8 from an SD1 in my TR7 which I plan to rebuild next winter. I
>intend to fit
>a fast road cam, Vitesse valves and give the internals a good polish etc but I
>am unsure
>which way to go with the induction. It currently runs very well on the
>original Strombergs
>and I have a Holley waiting in the wings but no manifold.
>I have just been to the SD1 Spares Day at Billing and found a single plenum
>injection
>system for #100. A used manifold for the Holley is likely to cost around #120
>so should I:
>
>Stick with the Strombergs and sell the Holley?
>Machine the standard manifold to take the Holley?
>Buy a decent manifold for the Holley?
>Junk the carbs and go injected?
>
>I know the twin plenum systems are best of all but they are too pricey; the
>engine needs a
>rebuild anyway but it's nearly fast enough for me as it is! :-)
>
>Pete Whitehorn
>Leicestershire, England.
>'79 TR7 V8 FHC
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