Pete,
I'd say that injection is ultimately "better", but don't forget about
the extras like high pressure fuel pump, lines, and tuning (eg, recoding
the ECU to suit your motor).
FWIW, a brand new Offenhauser manifold is around #130 and Edelbrock is
around #116 + s&h from Summit. If you have a decent carb waiting in the
wings (may need to play with jetting a little) I think that's a good low
risk way to go.
Rich.
On Mon, 2004-04-26 at 09:58, 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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