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Re: paxton supercharger

To: Dave and Ann Smith <smithd@peak.org>
Subject: Re: paxton supercharger
From: Bill & Skip Pugh <anabil@caltel.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 09:01:02 -0800
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <3.0.6.32.20001106084218.0079bbd0@mail.peak.org>
>I am in the middle of restoring a '61' TR3. The engine is in the frame and
>running and the overdrive is finally working.
>I'm now ready to put the body tub back on the car. Before I do, I would
>like to decide which induction system to use. I was given a Paxton
>supercharger that a friend put on his TR2 thirty years ago. He only left it
>on for a month or so and then removed it because he was told it was hard on
>the engine. I have Webers on the engine now, which you all have gotten me a
>bit spooked about because of the fire hazard. I have the original SUs, and
>I have the supercharger with it's little one barrel Holley carburetor. What
>do you think?
>
>Dave Smith

If you decide you don't want it Dave, I will gladly take it off your 
hands...I have always wanted a supercharged car, and can't afford an 
Auburn Speedster..,<G>
ps: I think the "little one barrel" w/Supercharger will do just fine...
Good Luck

-- 
Bill Pugh
aka Wily
1957 TR-3
aka Casper
TS16765L

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