[Healeys] webers

[Freese, Ken]

Gary,
I know of two guys that did it in the 80's. They were pretty smart
engineers and not on this list. Neither got milage like an SU equipped
car. One made his own manifolds used smaller(main venturi's??). Both had
Kirk headers. One got the same power as me on a chassis dyno and was
never completely happy with driveability. I think the other was
satisfied with driveability but just complained about the milage.
Maybe 45's are too big?
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

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[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Warthodson at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:22 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] webers

I would like to hear from those of you who have installed triple  twin
choke side draft Webers (Model 45DCOE) on your big Healey  engines. I am
considering restoring my 3000 as a loose replica of a  Sebring racing
Healey. I am not concerned about being historically accurate. The
engine would be prepared for the street, probably as follows: bored
.060"  over, under 10:1 compression for premium pump gas, BJ8 cam or
perhaps  slightly more duration. Exhaust header.
I will be using a BJ8 transmission &  overdrive. Also, stick rear Diff.
gears.

I am interested in hearing if you have been able to successfully tune
the Webers for good street driveability (SP?). Also, what are your gas
mileage experiences when cruising along at 60-70 MPH.
Any other thoughts or suggestions on the subject?
Thanks,
Gary Hodson
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