sromberg,holley or weber

[alan230752]

I must be getting bored

the car is fitted with holley at present and i like the running of the holley 390

i could fit also a edelbrock carb 1801 thunder series as i have one all jetted up for stag

but i prefer the look of strombergs

so i am considering putting them back on

help me make a decision

i am swaying to the stroms

alan

[alan230752]

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the stroms

[m9fdb]

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beatuiful looking engine bay Alan (without meaning to sound like a nerd )

[alan230752]

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which one?

I have had more chrome work done since i took the stroms off, so i am trying to imagine the stromburgs as they would look now,as in the holley picture

alan

[alan230752]

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which one?

I have had more chrome work done since i took the stroms off, so i am trying to imagine the stromburgs as they would look now,as in the holley picture

alan

[Dieter H. Marschall]

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Hello Alan,

Why not try the SU-HIF6 carbs? They are simpler than Strombergs, easier to adjust and provide the power you are looking for.

Many TR6 drivers with the US carb TR6 versions have swapped their Strombergs for SU HS6s and are very happy with them.

The SU HS6 carbs are very similar to the HIF6 ones, except the chamber, which is an integral, bottompart of the carb (cf. Strombergs).

Kind regards, Dieter.

[singapore stag]

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Hi Alan, When I had the Webers fitted by Chris I expressed that the Strombergs looked really handsome and enhanced the look of the TV8. Although I find the Webers to be more reliable/fuel efficient they don't match the period look and robustness of the Stroms.

Sukh.

[Ian B]

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I appreciate that the Weber and Holley carbs are more efficient and give less trouble not to mention the extra BHP, and they certainly have the bling factor, but I still prefer the look of the original set up, as Deiter says changing to the SU carbs would give you all you want power wise, and keep the period look, personally i have had my carbs off twice in the past six months to fix various problems but i'm glad i have stuck with the Stombergs even if they are a pain in the arse to set up.

[Stagdad]

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Ian B wrote:

I appreciate that the Weber and Holley carbs are more efficient and give less trouble not to mention the extra BHP, and they certainly have the bling factor, but I still prefer the look of the original set up, as Deiter says changing to the SU carbs would give you all you want power wise, and keep the period look, personally i have had my carbs off twice in the past six months to fix various problems but i'm glad i have stuck with the Stombergs even if they are a pain in the arse to set up.

Why ,do you like a pain in your arse Ian:P

[alan230752]

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I had no problems with the set up of the strombergs as i rebuilt them myself

it was only that they flooded once or twice,if i refit them I will fit viton tipped needle valves. i also will fit uprated springs and needles from tony hart as they are reckoned to suit the extractor manifolds better.as I assume they are a richer needle

and i do prefer the look of the stromburgs

power is not an issue I dont race it

[V Mad]

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If you are bored, stick the Strombergs back. Maintaining them will keep youoccupied

Your list of poll options is not complete, you should have my Weber 38DGMS conversionas an option. This is of course the best one, but then I am biased

[alan230752]

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apologies

how many people have that set up? and what about fuel injection,and su 's

thought i would keep the poll simple as i have a choice of the three mentioned without further expence apart from my labour,but that is enjoyable

seems to be once you have a car restored and running all ok,ita a question of WhAT DO I DO NEXT

we all like tinkeringBUT common sense states

LEAVE IT ALONE

BUT THEN WHATEVER

[Ian B]

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Stagdad wrote:

Ian B wrote:

I appreciate that the Weber and Holley carbs are more efficient and give less trouble not to mention the extra BHP, and they certainly have the bling factor, but I still prefer the look of the original set up, as Deiter says changing to the SU carbs would give you all you want power wise, and keep the period look, personally i have had my carbs off twice in the past six months to fix various problems but i'm glad i have stuck with the Stombergs even if they are a pain in the arse to set up.

Why ,do you like a pain in your arse Ian:P

very good.

IMOP the strombergs still look better than all the other options,

[Dakman]

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"Common sense states........LEAVE IT ALONE..............."



With an AVATAR like that???!!!!!!!

[alan230752]

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WE WENT THERE LAST WEEK

see this thread

http://stagownersclub.mywowbb.com/forum1/7123.html