Go for it! I have no emission controls on my '77, a Weber DGV with a header
and love it! I have also changed the Longflow air filter that came with it,
for a K&N filter. No dyno, so I can't guarantee that there has been an
increase in hp, but it sure starts and runs better (even when cold!). I would
keep the parts you take off, never know when you might need them.
The intake manifold for the DGV can be a little bit of a problem to get on
since it turns down somewhat to give clearance for the carb. The long nuts
that are underneath the stock manifold will not go under the Weber manifold.
I switched them with the shorter nuts from the top. (Is this making any
sense?)
The other option is to contact Ted Shumacher (sp?) here on the list or at TSI
inc. They have complete dual HS4 SU carb/manifold setups. I prefer the Weber
because it's a two stage carb and also because of it's dependability. (SU
lovers, please don't flame me too bad!) I am also much more familiar with it
than with the SU's. Of course if someone can convince me that my '77 could do
better with twin SU's (and wants to send a set-up) I'd love to give them a
try.
I think there was someone on the list just recently who had a Weber DGV for
sale. A new set is kind of pricey.
Thanks,
Paul Mostrom
'77 Spitfire 1500
'80 Ford F-100 (Triumph Support Vehicle)
'Black holes, where God divided by zero......'
-----Original Message-----
From: gfaber [mailto:gfaber@fast.net]
Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 9:58 PM
To: Spit-LIST
Subject: removing emissions on 80 spit
Hello to the list
Im having some carb problems on my 80 spit, (single stromberg) the PO
removed some of the emissions stuff as in the air pump
and such, Im thinking of removing all the emissions parts and changing
over to a Weber down draft carb and new manifold and removing the
catalyst , which is probably shot any ways from running way to rich a
mixture for quite some time, and adding a header. Has anyone had
experience with doing this? just wondering what problems I may run
into! my area doesn't require emissions test so Im thinking on going
for it
any advice is greatly appreciated
Regards
Gerry
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