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05-19-2019, 05:22 AM | #1 |
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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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05-19-2019, 06:06 AM | #2 |
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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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05-19-2019, 07:32 AM | #3 |
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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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05-19-2019, 08:48 AM | #4 |
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Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94
If your friends are buying Speedway carbs, get new friends.
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05-19-2019, 08:51 PM | #5 |
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Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94
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05-19-2019, 09:14 PM | #6 |
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Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94
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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. . Last edited by Tinker; 05-19-2019 at 09:25 PM. |
05-19-2019, 09:45 PM | #7 |
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Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94
yup, good one max! hey tinker, i thought you were a 94 kinda guy?
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05-19-2019, 09:49 PM | #8 |
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Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94
Nope. 36 was a 97. 38 was first yr chandler "94" (now a 97). Nothing wrong with the 94.
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05-20-2019, 05:09 AM | #9 |
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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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05-20-2019, 11:47 AM | #10 |
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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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05-20-2019, 07:20 PM | #11 |
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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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05-20-2019, 11:30 PM | #12 |
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Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94
Nice setup.
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05-21-2019, 12:46 AM | #13 |
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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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05-21-2019, 07:24 AM | #14 |
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05-21-2019, 12:37 PM | #15 |
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Re: Stromberg 97 or holley 94
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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