I have been watching the current debate over carburation for LBC's. One
Gentleman wants to hodge-podge 4 SU's and come up with two that will
work.
I have learned that if you don't have the time/money to fix SU's right
the first time, you don't have the time/money to fix them at all. You
can put them together as well as your resources allow, but you before you
leave for a long drive, you had better making sure you have an angel
sitting on your wing.
As far as the bad rap Weber carbs seem to be taking, I believe that the
negativity is unfounded. I have driven MGB's carburrated by both SU's
and Zenith-Strombergs. I have driven the same cars retrofitted to Weber
32/36 DGV's. In both instances, once properly adjusted, there has been
an _noticeable_ improvement in accleration.
In the case of my MGB, I have also noted an improvement in fuel mileage.
Additionally, when I drive to and from work, the engine has more
flexability, especially in the lower rpm range.
True, hanging an Italian carb on the side of a British engine is probably
considered unpatriotic. However, I have an American alternator, German
foglights, and a Japenesse radio. I follow Barney's philosophy: I like
to get home. Every time.
Hardly a cannonical explanation, but my experiences none the less.
Thomas James Pokrefke, III
1970 MGB
1977 Honda Civic CVCC
soon to be acquired 1986 Toyota 4-Runner (the new car)
thomas_pokrefke@ocean.st.usm.edu
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