I have driven both. IMO, the induction sound and high end oomph are
worth
the extra work, finickiness and poor gas mileage. A higher (1600) rear
end definitely helps, too. None of these are a deterrent to street
driving. I'll keep the Solexes, especially in view of the PO having
traded away the SUs in 1971...
- Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
datsunmike wrote:
> That's the cam Dan.
>
> I didn't say they are useless, just overated or maybe the SUs are underated.
> I still stand by what I said and that the clams spent for the Solexes could
> be better spent on other mods to the engine to gain more HP. Especially if
> you spend 2500 for the Solex setup. Rebello or Malvern Racing will give you
> a comp head for about 1700 that's CCed, flowed, ported and polished and a
> super valve job and that 1700 includes working the intake manifold too.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daniel Neuman" <dneuman@hodge.sfsu.edu>
> To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> Cc: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 6:58 PM
> Subject: Re: Exciting News!
>
> > Now Now,
> > I have solex's on my car. I don't believe that I have any of the
> > 'they are just useless for the street' type of problems. With my 4.11
> > (it is a 4.11 damnit!) the car doesn't really stumble at all in the lower
> > rpm's but you definately get a big kick as the tack swings past 3000rpm.
> >
> > Daniel 69 2000
> > SF CA
> >
> > > Dan,
> > >
> > > I agree.
> > >
> > > Solexes are highly overated for the street. For the $1500 or more you
> can
> > > get better performance gains in other places such as some head work and
> a
> > > cam. And most aren't probably set up correctly either.
> > >
> > > They remind me of a Playmate - nice to look at but not so nice to live
> with
> > > (well for a while I'd give it a shot :). SUs are highly underated by
> many
> > > here.
> > >
> > > But whatever floats your boat . . .
> > >
> > > Of course IMHO,
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > OK have my Nomex on!!!!!!!!
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