DeTomaso Mailing List: July 99, Message #237

Speaking of which, Forest or anyone else: what about DeLorto carbs? Any thoughts
on these? Cal.

FOREST W GOODHART wrote:

> -- [ From: Forest Goodhart * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --
>
> Fred,
>          I used to run two 50DCOE carbs on the blowers on my car. This is the
> equivalent to 2" diameter throttle plates per barrel which just happens
> to be the same size as the GMC throttle bodies off a 454 CI engine I run
> now. The interesting thing is that the larger two throat Holley
> ProJection unit uses the same sizes and it is rated at 670 CFM. I've
> been told by the experts that there is no way to flow anywhere near this
> with these carbs but my car is too stupid to know it. The actual flow
> rating is dependent on which venturis you use. I used 40 mm on mine. Tom
> Padula just took his off the car and switched to EFI. He may be
> interested in letting them go. I do not know anything about the Mikunis
> except that I've heard they are not as fussy as the Webers when it comes
> to leakage at the needles and seats.
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> Date: Wednesday, 07-Jul-99 06:47 PM
>
> From: D.and F.terry            \ Internet:    (gt5s@erols.com)
> To:   pantera forum            \ Internet:    (detomaso@realbig.com)
>
> Subject: sidedraft help
>
> I need some help on sidedraft carburetors.
>
> 1) Can anyone tell me the cfm rating of a dual throat Mikuni sidedraft
> and if they are any good?
>
> 2) Can someone tell me the cfm  rating of a Weber 45DCOE sidedraft? I'm
> guessing that is the proper number for one?
>
> 3) Where can I get a pair of either of the above as well as parts and
> rebuild kits?
>
> Thanks for the help. Fred T.
>
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