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Ollie Clarke |
Posted on: October 14th, 2010, 20:27:07 |
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i have a 1380 engine it has a few bits missing and one of these is the carb a(manifold also) what do you all think i should be looking out for?? twin? twin choke? 1.5"? any advice gratefully received! |
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Peter Bremner |
Posted on: October 14th, 2010, 22:33:27 |
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How about the reliable SU 1 3/4? On a MiniSpares manifold. Available, easy to set up, good on emissions and powerful. A Weber 45 on a Maniflow 6" manifold is a popular choice. My engine builder advised against the Weber because it's not really designed for siamese ports. Often, at low revs, a couple of cylinders will drop out making it very lumpy for around town use, fine for flat out racing. |
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Ollie Clarke |
Posted on: October 14th, 2010, 22:59:37 |
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i assume the weber manifold fits fine in the limited space?? Also does anyone at the club know how to find out any history on an engine? say if i had a engine number will there be any records of it? (need to find the number first!!) |
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Ollie Clarke |
Posted on: October 14th, 2010, 23:00:02 |
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Ian Crowe |
Posted on: October 15th, 2010, 07:14:35 |
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Neil KilBane |
Posted on: October 15th, 2010, 08:13:48 |
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just a little fine tuning left to do.
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To fit a weber you will need to make an air box in the bulkhead. (There is a short thread on the forum somewhere about it. )
SU fits without the need for body mods. |
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admin |
Posted on: October 15th, 2010, 23:29:10 |
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Unless you've go a modified bonnet (or Mk.V type) use twin HS2s for economy (with a standard Maniflow/RC40 system) or for performance use twin HS4s and a 2" exhaust system. With an extra bulge you can use a single HIF44 which is a pretty good choice. |
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Ollie Clarke |
Posted on: October 16th, 2010, 09:42:54 |
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i need a new bonnet so modifying one might not be a problem! Having found out that its a 1380 engine i think i would go for performance, lets see what ebay has to offer...!! |
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Peter Bremner |
Posted on: October 16th, 2010, 20:03:04 |
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Here's my bulge!
and my airbox for Weber 45 on 6" Maniflow manifold
Engine number is at front of engine, right hand side on a little alloy plate. If the block has been skimmed it may well be missing. |
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Ollie Clarke |
Posted on: October 17th, 2010, 00:36:34 |
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I don't normally reply to men showing me their bulge but it is a nice one! i will seek out the engine plate tomorrow. as i need a bonnet i may well try a bulge myself! but i like the idea of the weber (i told my Dad, who used to do some racing and he said if i like a lot of noise go with the weber!) |
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Neil KilBane |
Posted on: October 17th, 2010, 09:54:10 |
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Quoted from Peter Bremner, posted October 16th, 2010, 20:03:04 at here |
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Here's my bulge!
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Not only a bulge Peter, you also seem to have a lump as well.
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John Dickens |
Posted on: October 17th, 2010, 20:28:57 |
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HIF44 SU on an MG Metro water heated manifold is a good choice for reasonable performance with economy and an easy set up. |
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