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freewheeler
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
601 Posts | |
bs2006
Starting Member
United Kingdom
45 Posts |  Posted - 06 Feb 2007 : 20:59:07  
| | What is this set-up worth - in monetry terms? Are the adaptpors (to be able to use twin choke on otherwise standard inlet manifold) available new anywhere or is it a case of keeping an eye on e-bay? |  |
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freewheeler
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
601 Posts | Posted - 07 Feb 2007 : 22:32:17
| Its worth as much as you are willing to pay. Way over the odds is normal. The price is currently US $410.00 with three days to go. I am sure the price will become interesting nearer the end.
"fomoco carbs make good doorstops" | |
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Woody
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2764 Posts | Posted - 08 Feb 2007 : 01:27:47
| The above manifold assy, looks nice but I think might be too much money.
The adaptors for the standard manifold, I have not seen any on ebay for a long time. SAH made one variant which was drilled for both breathers. I wonder if it might not be possible to reproduce this in an alternative material? | |
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bs2006
Starting Member
United Kingdom
45 Posts | Posted - 08 Feb 2007 : 07:48:05
| | Hi, I was considering making one as I've been seeing suitable carbs for approx £30. I've got some facilities at work so think I will take a look at this in the coming weeks. I see it's now over £200 on e-bay, makes you wonder how high it will go! | |
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john wyatt
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1031 Posts | Posted - 08 Feb 2007 : 09:36:18
| | The adaptor plate would be a very good thing to have made up, there are so many of the suitable Weber twin choke carbs kicking around, I know they are not as good as a twin choke inlet manifold but they look simple to have fabricated and I have found them to work very well. | |
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Genty
V4 Mad
628 Posts | Posted - 08 Feb 2007 : 12:16:21
| How much for a twin carb manifold on eBay the?
No one got one lying around they want to get rid of?
Genty
www.geocities.com/saab96v4 | |
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Mr Burrrrrrrrrrt
V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom
344 Posts | Posted - 08 Feb 2007 : 12:23:26
| Twin choke manifold is only worth £70 or so. Carbs always be picked up for less then £50. One that's jetted right makes it worth more.
I'm not a fan of the adaptor plates. I can't see how breathing a twin choke carb through a small hole can make much difference. More noise and not much power increase I think.
I've got an SAH one spare if anyone's interested. | |
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Fliptop
V4 Fan
United Kingdom
154 Posts | Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 20:43:48
| | Have you ever used your SAH adaptor Burrrt? No, they're not as good as a 4-stud manifold, but they do work. The SAH kit of adaptor, DCD carb & twin tailpipe exhaust was worth about 10bhp, so not to be sniffed at. I have used the SAH + DCD & Jetex on an otherwise standard engine, and it made it quite lively, took away all the standard 3rd & 4th gear asthmatic tendencies above 4500 rpm...and gave better low-end response with improved fuel economy. | |
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Weber 36/36 DCD with manifold on ebay now
