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Re: single SU

To: rob thomas <rob@thomasr.greatxscape.net>
Subject: Re: single SU
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 17:06:55 -0800
Cc: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>, spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <v04210108b649967ccced@[163.246.48.154]> <008601c0596c$b5389c20$22b3883e@pbncomputer>
Yep, don't need that pix... again.  My nephew teaches "Molecular Biology" at
University of Oregon.  Youngest faculty member there; 25.

rob thomas wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>
> > Vizard claims that using a single 1.5" SU  or 1.75" SU vs the
> > standard dual 1.25" SUs can have some advantages. What are the
> > experiences of the list?
> >
> > If I recall correctly, Frank C tried it and did not like it. I think
> > he said that a single HIF6 (1.75") ran about like a pair of
> > well-tuned HS2s.
> >
> > Has anyone tried a single SU, if so, which one, what manifold, and
> > what results?
> >
> > Cheers,
>
> The standard fit of an HIF44 (1.75) on an Ital/Metro/Mini manifold is
> reeeeeeeealy cheap and reeeeeeealy available, with a cast LCB and a cast
> inlet a-la-MG Metro.  I'm told Mr Vizard regarded this very highly.
> Certainly Rover group were very happy with it, having used it for so many
> years as the standard fit.  Runs as standard on low and high comp 1275s with
> standard and improved cam profiles.  More power from a standard Metro than
> from a standard Spridget.  JPEG anyone ?(Not you Herb, that's already in
> your file!)
>
> Get my sister a job in the US and I'll post you one for free, Jeff!
>
> Rob
> (Brother of Dr Thomas, Phd Molecular Biology, Cambs)

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