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- From: Frank.Mallory@f417.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Frank Mallory)
- Sender: Uucp@blkcat.UUCP
- Path: sparky!uunet!blkcat!Uucp
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: '57 TR3 no engine go jap?
- Message-ID: <714078020.F00001@blkcat.UUCP>
- Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 09:14:07 -0500
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- DT> The decision you are faced with is whether to suffer all those things
- DT> and
- DT> strive to return this car to it's original condition, with all the
- DT> faults therein and have a collectible and valuable veteran car which
- DT> will
- DT> increase in value and look really good on those classic car rallies.
- DT> Or
- DT> Do you replace the engine with a new Jap engine, hey lets change the
- DT> shocks
- DT> maybe lower the front a bit and put some really BIG wheels on the back.
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- OR you can opt for a middle-of-the-road (so to speak) approach: Update the
- ignition with a modern breakerless system, replace original relays with solid
- state devices, and possibly replace the generator with an alternator (assuming
- the TR3 has a negative ground electrical system). If you find the SU carbs
- troubleprone or lacking in power, you can substitute the Weber 40DCOEs. Save the
- old parts and make the mods in a such a way that they can readily be restored to
- original if someone desires to do so.
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- Go to some of the vintage sports car races and take a look at the TRs to see
- what mods have been made to improve reliability. Join the TSOA and obtain and
- study the back issues of their journal.
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