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I have recently had the standard Stagweber carbs fitted and that has given a positive improvement. The car now starts much more easily than with the Strombergs. As long as you follow a procedure it starts on the first turn. The response is definitely better. Acceleration is improved and my wife and myself on a recent long run had a fuel consumption of 29.9 mpg. I have not had it on a track to test top speed yet but what's not to like?
Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't 1.75 " = 44.45mm
Spot on Steve, hence I’m slightly interested in why the ‘big’ bore Weber would produce better results than Stroms but if anyone has results it would be interesting to hear..
Spot on Steve, hence I’m slightly interested in why the ‘big’ bore Weber would produce better results than Stroms but if anyone has results it would be interesting to hear..
If my Stromberg carbs started giving problems I couldn't easily sort, then I'll be looking for a Weber - mebbe the 38, but I quite fancy the big bore, given an excuse. In some ways the match on throat diameter points towards the BB, but have heard positive reports, like Selbris above, on the 38.
From what I've seen and heard, either of these options would be a more reliable way forward than getting the Stroms "reconditioned".
If my Stromberg carbs started giving problems I couldn't easily sort, then I'll be looking for a Weber - mebbe the 38, but I quite fancy the big bore, given an excuse. In some ways the match on throat diameter points towards the BB, but have heard positive reports, like Selbris above, on the 38.
Why just keep talking about it, get them and report back for the benefit of both Stagweber and the forum.
In defence of the Stroms, lets face it any carb is going to be an improvement over a set of tired and out of tune stroms so I just don't buy into this whole Weber is better business. A hamfisted gibbon can easily mess up the tune on a set of Stroms but it doesn't take an hour to get them running sweetly again. I went to effort to post up videos on yootoob showing all.
I run a business doing such stuff, but not over the counter before everyone starts reaching for their quill pens, I could not supply set of "ready to run" stroms, they would always need tuning to the engine.
Also and I will say it for the umpteenth time, fuel pressure regulator
Stags and Range Rover Classics - I must be a loony
Been running the 38 for about 5 years and thoroughly satisfied with it. As Selgris says, car seems to run much better and had over 30mpg last year on a run from Chesterfield to IOW and back at road speed limits where I could. Overall mpg is also improved. Also contemplated the 44 but as others have said, there appears to be no info on it.
Maurice
Others have written on the Forum about increased crankcase pressure and subsequent oil leaks when using the Stagweber set-up as it doesn't replicate the Strommies' breather set-up. I believe this applies to the standard 38 as probably pre-dates the newer 44. I have no direct experience as I chose to stick with my Strombergs and renovate them with the repair kit via Burlens, which as worked fine. Perhaps others who have been here and found breather solutions can add to this thread. I have no axe to grind - I have a Stagweber expansion tank fitted and happy with that product.
I may be missing something in all this but having had a Holley fitted in the past (crankcase pressure problems aside which didn't cause a problem for me) the main benefit I could see was the down-draught set-up rather than side draught of the stroms - the air/fuel mixture is more direct than having to follow the path the stroms route takes.
This seems to mirror in a way the fuel injection idea where the plenum sits directly over the inlet manifold and the air/fuel is pumped straight into the inlet rather than following a curved path.
The main reason I went back to Stroms from the Holley was that I found it very difficult to get the ideal jetting that would suit throughout the year wher the Stroms generally need little adjustment per season.
The only problem I have at the moment with the 44 is that £530 is a lot to part with for something that seems unproven and where I would effectively be a guinea pig, not ideal and when compared with the Holley it did originally work straight out the box but was somewhat over jetted for a Stag.
Why just keep talking about it, get them and report back for the benefit of both Stagweber and the forum.
In defence of the Stroms, lets face it any carb is going to be an improvement over a set of tired and out of tune stroms so I just don't buy into this whole Weber is better business. A hamfisted gibbon can easily mess up the tune on a set of Stroms but it doesn't take an hour to get them running sweetly again. I went to effort to post up videos on yootoob showing all.
I run a business doing such stuff, but not over the counter before everyone starts reaching for their quill pens, I could not supply set of "ready to run" stroms, they would always need tuning to the engine.
Also and I will say it for the umpteenth time, fuel pressure regulator
Didn't know you were a mind-reader - you tell me who you think I mean and I'll let you know . In any event, I was expressing a truthful view and providing my reasons which come from personal experience, experience of others whose judgements I respect, plus a little check on google for reviews - try it.
Thank you for spending my money, but am not planning such a purchase in the near future as my Stroms are currently working OK - I have enough demands on my funds . You could always perform that exercise yourself?
I don't need to be a mind reader, everyone knew exactly who you were having a pop at.
Funny thing is that you and a couple of others are the very first to the podium should someone dare to make a little sly comment about another supplier. Webadmin has banned a fully paid up member for exactly that! And was chomping at the bit more recently until I was able to promote a more sensible outcome.
Still it keeps me as a volunteer moderator and company owner, away from earning money to put food on the table, dealing with all the petty swipes.
Stags and Range Rover Classics - I must be a loony
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hope that helps
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