Best choke for downdraft carb?

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by alexiskai

I'm planning an upgrade to the Stromberg 97 carb on one of my cars. I'm trying to organize the parts list. The consensus seems to be that a choke is sometimes needed. Snyder's sells a cable choke, for which I would need to get a 97 with the cable choke bracket. But I wondered if the stock choke could be adapted, or if a third option is workable. I'd prefer not to punch more holes in the firewall if I don't have to.

I don't believe I have ever seen a Stromberg 97 that had anything but a cable.I guess I don't understand what you are asking.