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Old 05-19-2019, 05:22 AM   #1
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Default Stromberg 97 or holley 94

Pros and cons of both carbs , what carb is better for a 1949 to 53 flathead ,speedway sells the super 97 for $299.00 about the same cost for a holley 94 , what is the opinion on both.
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Old 05-19-2019, 06:06 AM   #2
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

First whatever carb you buy needs a venturi vacuum port to work with the original distributor...
I like the 94 since i can tune it for better economy then the Stromberg...downside is you need to understand how to tune the vacuum part if going for a non stock setup.
If it´s for a stock engine the 94 should work just fine !
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Old 05-19-2019, 07:32 AM   #3
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

the engine in my 53 f-100 is a stock 51 mercury flathead , It has a new 94 carb on it ,only mods on engine are tube headers and smithy glass packs.
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Old 05-19-2019, 08:48 AM   #4
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

If your friends are buying Speedway carbs, get new friends.
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Old 05-19-2019, 08:51 PM   #5
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

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Old 05-19-2019, 09:14 PM   #6
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I have a very good friend that used a speedway super.


Granted I do use an new english97 and have had and run some other old 97s rebuilt by a local race guy. Both earlier flatheads then yours.


As mentioned, your carb choice is determined by your distributor choice. I like the 97s a lot. But not what you might need.








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Old 05-19-2019, 09:45 PM   #7
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

yup, good one max! hey tinker, i thought you were a 94 kinda guy?
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Old 05-19-2019, 09:49 PM   #8
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Nope. 36 was a 97. 38 was first yr chandler "94" (now a 97). Nothing wrong with the 94.
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Old 05-20-2019, 05:09 AM   #9
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

I've been running Super 97 from Speedway for some 10 yrs and no problems
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Old 05-20-2019, 11:47 AM   #10
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

After the correct powervalves became unobtainable awhile ago, i decided to try a very nice Stromberg48 i had on my bench for years as garage art. The 40 ran so good, I never took it off. Been years running the 48 carb. Most trouble free carb I have ever ran.
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Old 05-20-2019, 07:20 PM   #11
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

I’m kinda partial to the Chandler Groves carburetors myself, although I do own a couple 97’s.
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Old 05-20-2019, 11:30 PM   #12
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Nice setup.
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Old 05-21-2019, 12:46 AM   #13
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

Hi all; Just a note about the 94 style. Found another rebuilder mix/mash 94. It had the external float vent top on a 'rt' base. Those external vent tops are for crank mounted fan engines only I understand. ??? Went down the '40 concourse line at Salem Western Nats and saw a variety of carb tops. Newc
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Old 05-21-2019, 07:24 AM   #14
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Default Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94

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Why would anyone, for any reason, ever buy a carburetor or ask for advice from anyone but Max?

He is the final answer on these carbs.
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Old 05-21-2019, 12:37 PM   #15
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Probably because there are actually other people out there that can do quality work also. I agree that Max does have the best reputation on 97's.


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