Back when we measured in gallons (Canada went metric in '76), Canada used
Imperial gallons, so that would be 4.54 litres where a US gallon is 3.78. The
Tiger's fuel tank capacity (as displayed on the gauge) is measured in UK
gallons too, as far as I know.
Theo
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-
> bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Thomas Witt
> Sent: June 21, 2010 2:45 PM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Best Carburetor(s) for the Tiger
>
> Another option is the Edelbrock (Carter). The way the secondaries work
> give
> a bit of latitude with a larger carburetor. I picked up an Edelbrock
> (cheap - of course) that is a 625 CFM. My 289 has an unknown, but more
> radical cam than stock. Ideally I wanted a smaller carb. However, when
> I
> looked up the primary side it was the same as a 500 CFM. So, when (if)
> I
> ever get my car going I was going to slow the opening of the
> secondaries and
> hope for the best.
>
> Theo, isn't a Canadian gallon different from a US gallon? There is a
> guy on
> my Mopar side of life who claims 28 MPG from his Chrysler 5th Ave. with
> Auto
> (no overdrive). He lives above the great lakes also.
>
> Duke, 16.8 MPG @ 78 MPH (3,800 rpm) with 3.07's doesn't sound all that
> bad -
> considering.
>
> Tom
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