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Re: Weber downdraft

To: Richard <ramsmgb@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Weber downdraft
From: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:29:54 -0600
I've run both the Weber downdraft and the stock HS-4 SUs on fresh 18GH 
HC engines with 3/4 cams.  I believe the SUs provide more power (seat of 
the pants), if they're set up and working right.

   CR
   '69 B

Richard wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>  
> I run a Weber downdraft carb on my 72 MGB.  It was installed on the car
> when I purchased it 8 years ago. All of the emission equipment has been
> removed. It has operated flawlessly under a variety of conditions. I
> have put 2000-4000 miles per year on the car with trips up to 300 miles,
> and I have had no operating problems. Performance is probably no better
> than with properly tuned SU's. 
>  
> Rich
> Tucson, AZ





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