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Re: Twin SU�s on a Spit? Just supposin� ...

To: Martin_A._Secrest@NEB.VOA.GOV
Subject: Re: Twin SU�s on a Spit? Just supposin� ...
From: Bschwartz@encad.com (Barry Schwartz)
Date: Wed, 18 Dec 1996 06:43:48 -0800
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
At 11:17 AM 12/17/96, you wrote:
>For a moment, let�s get just a little wild -- nay,  even a little wacky.
>
>Suppose I were to dump the single Strom 150 CD that currently feeds my �74
Spitfire 1500 power ranger.  In its place, I install twin SU�s, rebuilt at
my leisure over the winter.   Put  �em out on the workbench, turn on the
bright lights, lay out the gaskets and drink many beers.    What effect
would there be, i.e., how would the engine then behave?  I�m a little hazy
on what would be the usual impact of a dual-carb setup, (SU�s, for example)
over a single Strom.   Better acceleration out of the box?  Higher top end?
The airspeed of a European swallow?  
>
>Martin Secrest
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Well you'll end up with a better breathing, higher top end similar to the
european spec 1500.  The single Stromberg tends to strangle the engine
around 4000 RPM.  Done properly you WILL notice the difference - but getting
it smogged may be another story!  You may even be able to catch up to a
European swallow - but I'll leave that determination up to the rest of the
list :-)

Barry Schwartz
Bschwartz@encad.com (work)
Bschwart@pacbell.net (home)
(San Diego)
70' Spitfire (under-going major surgery) ,  72'-V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70'GT6+    


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