- 1. 70 spit w/ Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: Jack Rice <jrice@iosinc.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 15:34:34 -0800
- I've been watching Adam's writings on the switch of his Stromberg to the twin carbs on his 70 spit. I'm a neophite in all of this and am restoring my first spit. My car is a 70 mk III also. It's fair
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- 2. Re: 70 spit w/ Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 18:47:26 EST
- All else being equal, this is a relatively quick, simple and not very expensive way of gaining about 10-15% power. SUs are really quite simple in and of themselves, not difficult to set up (balance)
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- 3. Re: 70 spit w/ Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 19:43:45 -0500
- I replaced my Stromberg with twin SUs about 9 years ago. I definitely noticed an increase in high-end zing. IF you have a set of SUs in good condition, they offer one of the most cost-effective and l
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- 4. Re: 70 spit w/ Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 19:46:48 -0500
- Indeed. If I was sufficiently motivated, I could remove the Stromberg and put my SU on in about 30 minutes. Try doing that with a camshaft! But if the carbs are all worn out, it could be a lot of has
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- 5. Re: 70 spit w/ Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: TR250Driver@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:29:05 EST
- I have made the switch to twin 1 1/4" SU's on my 70 Spit MK3. Big difference in throttle response, power etc. For the quick revving 1296 there is no substitute. They are way cooler than the single Z
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