Paul West

A thought. As I'm having trouble with the carbs not being compatible with the manifold I have, to which models were CD150's fitted and would that manifold fit the GT6 Mk3? It would seem easier than cobbling together a mix of 150's and 150se's which may or may not be successful. Paul

Thanks everyone. I'll go with the 308778 cam, CD150's and a better exhaust manifold. The engine and head will need rebuilding which is beyond my capabilities so is there a rebuilder members favour? I've been recommended to Bromsgrove Engineering but wonder what you think? Paul

Thankyou for your replies. I will swap over the relevant parts of the CDSE's to ensure the CD's fit (possible?) as they have the vote of confidence. A TR5 cam was recommended earlier but sounds a bit wild so is the Newman PH2 the same as the Mk 2 Vitesse, Mk 2 GT6 and 132bhp PI cam? If so, I'll go with that. I've found a good gearbox/ overdrive and a 3.27 diff as I plan European touring and favour the longer final drive, partly influenced by my pal's non o/d Mk 1 Vitesse (at 70mph almost unbearably loud) and my TR5 (A lazy 2700rpm at 70mph). Any other pointers or things to avoid will be gratefully received. Many thanks Paul I've source a good gearbox/overdrive unit from a Mk 3 GT6 and a 3.27 d

Pete, the butterflies are the only internal parts remaining on the cdse units. This is my first rebuild and I'd like to up the engine from 96bhp (I own a 150bhp TR5) as I fear it may be underpowered by fitting a 150bhp cam and changing the carbs. I don't want anything too radical, just less strangled than the production figures. Any recommendations will be gratefully accepted as I would like a reliable reasonably powerful tourer driven by the frustrating unreliability of my 31 year owned TR5. Rgds Paul

Adrian and Pete, Below are the photos. The manifold is Stanpart 311749 and the spare carbs are tagged 3166. The car is a Nov 73 reg on VIN plate KE 235700 so hope this helps but it may be that the spare carbs can be adjusted to fit, but if not your suggestions will be gratefully received. Many thanks Paul

Thanks Adrian and Pete. I have taken photos of the parts so will post asap to shed light on and solve this prob. Paul

Hi all, I'm undertaking a GT6 mk3 rebuild and I have what looks like an early inlet manifold purchased with Strombergs with the yellow plastic covers. These carbs have no internal parts. A newer pair of carbs (with 6j needles) came with the car but can they fit the manifold? I have tried but seems the throttle linkage strikes the manifold body. Is there a solution as inlet mans are rarely available. Many thanks Paul