>I would like to ask listers what their opinions/experience has been with the
>triple DCOE's. I plan to upgrade my engine when I rebuild in terms of cam,
>comp ratio, exhaust, etc in order to (hopefully) gain 35 to 50 horsepower.
>But, I'm not going to get too aggressive because I want to have a streetable
>car that is not a problem for everyday use. When I inquired with a couple of
>vendors that sell Triple Webers, I was told that, for the additional
>performance gain over the dual downdrafts or even the stock carbs, the
>triples are not worth the investment and the maintenance difficulties. One
>guy (I think it was at BPNW) said unless you are building a truly race
>prepared engine (which would not be very streetable) or unless you just
>really want the exotic look of the triples under the hood and are willing to
>spend the cash to get it, don't install triples. I was just curious as to
>what other listers thought of this. And, if the above is true, what about
>the dual downdraft Webers compared to the Strombergs? I even found an outfit
>that sells a conversion to triple 1 æ SU's (like the S1 E-type had) for the
>TR6. What is the best carb setup for the performance I'm after?
>Thanks, Greg
>76 TR6
>68 MGB/GT
>
Greg here's a few points I've found with my SINGLE DCOE on my Spitty;
- Jetting is critical on these carbs and if you don't understand all the
circuts, be prepared for testing lots of jets.
- Once the carb(s) is tuned to your satisfaction, it will stay spot on.
- Quality piece of metal. Lots of brass, super easy access to jets making
things a little easier.
- Make sure you have a decent fuel regulator and set it to the carbs
application.
- Have everything else in your motor in top shape.
Belts/plugs/timing/filters/ etc.
Jeff.A
1967 GT6 Mk1
1975 Spitfire
1975 TR6
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