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Re: [Healeys] Weber question

Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weber question
From: Austin Healey <pajtamuvek@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 18:18:44 +0100
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Hi Gary,

I always set my engines up "scientificly" (wide band lamda sensors,
ignition maping, rolling road), still I get lower fuel economy on webers vs
SUs. Please forgive me if I dont explain the reason, but my english is not
that good.

G


2013/12/5 <warthodson@aol.com>

> Speaking of Webers, is anyone using them on a street prepared 100,
> successfully? By street prepared I mean under 10:1 compression, something
> close to a "M" cam, perhaps a good exhaust header, etc.
> Assuming well thought out engine design (I.E. not too radical for street
> use)
> & well sorted out Webers Vs. SU's why would the Webers get lower fuel
> economy?
> That would seem to indicate that they are not well sorted out.
> While I am asking, what is a reasonable average MPG for a 100 as described
> above with SU's when traveling on the two lane roads at about 60 MPH +/-?
> Gary
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