The Solex on the Land ROver is a dependable unit. The cheap replacement is
a 1 barrel Rodchester from the old cast iron Chevy 4 cyl. You would get a
slight boost in power since the LR is undercarbed & the air cleaner is
a good fit on the Rochester.
I too have occasionally given thoughts to making a manifold & adding SUs for
additional power.
I have been giving serious consideration to replacing my LR engine with the
cast iron Chevy 4 cyl. I am getting tired of listening to the main bearings &
of the valve float from tired springs. Parts alone for a major rebuild
on the LR engine is over $1500!. The Chevey 4 is lighter, about 25% higher
HP (important to people behind me on a hill), and better fuel milage.
It is way cheaper, fits into the stock engine mounts with no mods,
radiator hoses line up & so does the carb linkage.
TeriAnn
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