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TR2/3/3A TR3 Fast Road Cam and "RL" SU needles
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PeterK
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Re: TR3 Fast Road Cam and "RL" SU needles
True, a richer profile needle is sometimes needed to complement the higher rpm range of the cam. A tuned exhaust header and recurved distributor is also recommended to complete.
"How to Improve the TR3-TR4A" is a good reference for these mods. https://www.amazon.com/Improve-Triumph-TR...79320597&sr=8-2
True, a richer profile needle is sometimes needed to complement the higher rpm range of the cam. A tuned exhaust header and recurved distributor is also recommended to complete.
"How to Improve the TR3-TR4A" is a good reference for these mods. https://www.amazon.com/Improve-Triumph-TR...79320597&sr=8-2
Re: TR3 Fast Road Cam and "RL" SU needles
Hi Peter I have the exhaust header. I'm running the Petronix. Could you expand on what you mean by recurved distributor? I've been meaning to buy the book you recommended. How can I be sure the timing is dead on for the mods I've done? Karl
Hi Peter I have the exhaust header. I'm running the Petronix. Could you expand on what you mean by recurved distributor? I've been meaning to buy the book you recommended. How can I be sure the timing is dead on for the mods I've done? Karl
Simon TR4a
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Re: TR3 Fast Road Cam and "RL" SU needles
If you google "teglerizer" you will find an excellent site put together by Paul Tegler, including a comprehensive needle chart.
Spend a couple ofhours there, and plot graphs of some likely candidates and you will be able to make a well informed decision.
If the car is in a mild state of tune,mild cam only or little else,I have found SM needles work well.
Simon.
If you google "teglerizer" you will find an excellent site put together by Paul Tegler, including a comprehensive needle chart.
Spend a couple ofhours there, and plot graphs of some likely candidates and you will be able to make a well informed decision.
If the car is in a mild state of tune,mild cam only or little else,I have found SM needles work well.
Simon.