karls59tr said:
And there is a reserve even higher than that.
I sure would not have chosen a J-type OD. Yeah, sure, it might handle the power longer, but I can't believe that anyone who has experienced flipping the switch at redline in 2nd gear would <span style="text-decoration: underline">ever</span> want a J-type instead. Not to mention the extra frame & body work that I believe would be necessary to fit to a TR3 (which is narrower in that area than a TR6). And besides, that engine isn't going to live very long with a Judson anyway.
Maybe it's just me, but I cannot see any sense in updating everything else with modern components, and then using such a antiquated blower. Moss will sell you a nice Eaton off the shelf, with no unobtanium phenolic vanes to shred and ruin your engine; plus better efficiency for more power with less boost and less chance of engine-killing detonation.
I'm guessing there is a good reason it only has 500 miles, and it has little to do with keeping the resale value up.
But possibly someone will fall in love with it. For sure it will be the only one on the block ...