True, BUT...all you do is put in smaller diameter chokes. You can make the
44's as small as the 40's, but you can never make the 40's as large as the
44's!
Chris
> > >From: "aryasura" <aryasu19@idt.net>
> > >Reply-To: "aryasura" <aryasu19@idt.net>
> > >To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > >Subject: Solex carbs 44mm vs 40mm
> > >Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 22:06:44 -0500
> > >
> > >I saw this posted to the web recently.... is this guy correct in
>preferring
> > >the 40mm over the 44mm?
> > >If so, how come everyone uses 44mm on our roadsters?
> > >
> > >"Let's say your engine makes 150 hp with either a set of 44mm carbs or
>40mm
> > >carbs.
> > >Use the 40mm; they will give you a higher air velocity through the
>power
> > >band.
> > >This means better efficiency in terms of throttle response, fuel
> > >atomization
> > >and economy.
> > >Horsepower is measured and determined by air flow so take all you can
>get
> > >as
> > >long as you get good flow and velocity all the way through the rpm band
>and
> > >your engine is equipped to handle it."
> > >
> > >-ed
> >
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