David Solloway Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) Which is the best option? persevere trying to get an injection system running well or go carbs? Edited March 19, 2022 by David Solloway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 What's the problem with the PI system? I suspect it is easier and cheaper (<£1000) to solve that than go triple Webers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 David, I feel this is mainly a matter of personal choice. I have a well running PI so no need to change now. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 If you have already got the PI system it can be fully refurbed and set up for way less than the cost of buying and setting up a triple Weber set up. if you are buying both from scratch then it may be closer. Then you may not be far from an efi conversion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 If you are currently have Lucas PI, get it rebuilt properly and set-up by someone who knows what they are doing. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 A properly set up Lucas PI system works fine, in fact it's a joy to drive, and keeps the car original. As stated, sorting out the existing PI system will be cheaper than converting to Webers. The Webers will probably need setting up on a rolling road to give their best. No question what I would do! Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iani Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 I'm in the midst of an engine swap on my GT6 to a 2.5l motor with triple webers, I've already tried going down the refurb'd PI route on my TR, it never ran right, then went to EFI and it's great but I want the induction roar from the DCOE's. If money is a major consideration then refurb your PI, if it's smiles your after then fit whatever you feel looks & sounds best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith66 Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Hi David The first thing to say is its your car and 100% upto you which way to go and what you want out of it. But for me one of the things about the 6 is the fuel injection is very much its USP and makes it a bit unusual and not just one of a number of 60's / 70's mechanically conventional sports cars so for me its get the Pi working. I;m sure there are people who can recomend someone close to you to sort it. Cheers Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Agree with the above, leave well alone and sort out your PI, you won't regret it. Alan G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 1 minute ago, cp25616 said: Agree with the above, leave well alone and sort out your PI, you won't regret it. Alan G +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elclem1 Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 i have cars with both fitted the injection one looks and sounds the best imho. like Tom says find someone who knows how to tune it you wont regret it. clem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 3/18/2022 at 8:54 AM, David Solloway said: Which is the best option? persevere trying to get an injection system running well or go carbs? Webbers are not a cheap option and then there is the setting up of them which in my view has to be done on a rolling road. After that finding someone in your area that can tune them who has the range of jets and emulsion tubes. I personally do not see it as VFM anymore and one should go to EFI. Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 David - unless you investigate what could be causing your problems, just ditching the PI system may not solve them so you could waste a lot of money and achieve very little. Check out your fuel tank and system for corrosion, your electrical system for sufficient power to your pump, the fuel cut off switch, ignition system as a example of a few starting points Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Hello? David Solloway? Are you there? Yes, you are, "Visited 1 hour ago" says your profile, at 1045 this morning. But after twelve posts in response to your plea for advice, nothing. We would love to know what your Pi problem is! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Solloway Posted March 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 hours ago, john.r.davies said: Hello? David Solloway? Are you there? Yes, you are, "Visited 1 hour ago" says your profile, at 1045 this morning. But after twelve posts in response to your plea for advice, nothing. We would love to know what your Pi problem is! John So would I. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Gnomic to say the least. Why are you dissatisfied with Pi? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Solloway Posted March 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 I’ve realised if you post a subjective question like I have, it will cause debate and many suggestions. Whilst I appreciate the comments. This isn’t the way to diagnose my problems and get a solution that is the right one. I have found someone with knowledge who will look at my car , diagnose and fix the issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Hi Dave, it’s all about asking the right question, and your question was answered I think and some perspective was given. This forum has a wealth of knowledge, and experience on every matter related to our cars. Make good use of it, there are many great people on here. Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 David Waldi is right such a shame that someone actually followed the time you log in definition of a troll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Have to agree with Waldi. David your initial question has been answered in the posts above. However your answer included this quote " This isn’t the way to diagnose my problems and get a solution that is the right one" then you haven't asked the correct question in the first place. How can we diagnose your problem when you haven't told us what it is? Alan G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted March 20, 2022 Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 14 hours ago, cp25616 said: Have to agree with Waldi. David your initial question has been answered in the posts above. However your answer included this quote " This isn’t the way to diagnose my problems and get a solution that is the right one" then you haven't asked the correct question in the first place. How can we diagnose your problem when you haven't told us what it is? Alan G Yep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted March 20, 2022 Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 58 minutes ago, John McCormack said: Yep. +1 Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRier Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Tuppence worth. I had PI questions on this forum more or less a year ago and found the assistance and advice tendered by a number of people, some of those above who replied to you post, fantastic. Got the PI system running with the assistance, very valuable forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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