Re: WIP vs WIA carbs

From: Timothy Obrien (vbob(at)primenet.com)
Date: Fri Jun 13 1997 - 01:43:29 CDT


On Thu, 12 Jun 1997, Frank Marrone wrote:
That was a hugh jump implying that I am waiting to tamper with the Smog
controls on my Alpine. First, excluding the PVC valve, there is no smog
control on this car. Second, it would just mean that I would not have to
run the risk of gross polluting the pristine air around here. I respect
the originality of the car and will always have a set of cd150s around.
tim

> Oh no, SB*42* will not make it leagle to tamper with your cars existing
> smog controls. Besides it would make your car "non-stock" and we all know
> you wouldn't want to do that. I am sure we would want any anti-SB42
> campaigners out there to know that SB42 will keep our cars from being
> "retired" for unrepairable smog devices but will not encourage the removal
> of functioning devices.
>
>
> > ----------
> >
> >While this is hypothetical seeing as my alpine sits waiting for me to
> >install my CD150's on it and I sit waiting for SB92 to pass, the reading I
> >have done on the web seems to indicate that the low end performance is
> >enhanced by one of the downdraft weber setups while top end performance is
> >enhanced by dual side draft systems. The fact that your S3 should never
> >have to go through smog gives you lots of options. I'm sure Jarrid will
> >give you lots of technical details as to specific carb options, but this
> >is a start.
> >I understand the problems withthe zenith carbs is the bushings on the
> >throttle shafts become worn and there are no replacements.
> >
> >tim
> >
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> > ---
> > -
> >tim vb-o'brien
> >
>
> Frank Marrone MK I Tiger B9471116
> marrone(at)wco.com 1966 LTD
> Series I Alpine "fix me"
> Yamaha Seca 900
>
>

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'66 Alpine Series V B395002095
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