Hi all,

I have a TB42 (carby) in my GQ LWB which is a bit gutless in standard form like all GQ's I imagine, but I like it nonetheless.

I'm just wanting the opinion of mechanics or engine rebuilders or tuners on here about the reputation of the engine for making decent power, is it considered a good design?

Reason I'm asking is I'd like to invest some cash in the bottom end with some better conrods (Spool imports forged jobbies) a better cam (low-midrange torque) extractors, raised CR etc. I don't want to complicate things further with a turbo.

I also have a FB holden gasser project that I'm looking to stuff a big inline 6 into and I was wondering if the TB42 would be suitable for that as well seeing there are so many cheap engines out there at the moment. 265 hemis are hard to find and expensive etc. Is the engine considered too heavy for it's capacity for a light drag car?

Cheers for any help.