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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - weber 45dcoe

hi
anyone know if you can replace the slot in trumpets with bolt ons..weber 45dcoe
rgds tony
tony boyle

Thanks anyone who may have read this...I have my answer now, but dont know how to delete the thread

rgds tony
tony boyle

Please post your answer as it then will become part of the archives and enhance our knowledge
G Lazarus

ok fine
the answer is the bolt on ones will fit but the airflow into the carb is disrupted so stick with the slot ins

rgds tony
tony boyle

Tony

Guess you have seen the range of slot-in trumpets for sidedraft Webers: https://www.dellorto.co.uk/product-category/slot-in-weber-type-trumpets/

Cheers
Mike

PS please tell us what your engine build is for and spec. Sounds like a race engine...
M Wood

hi mike
delay in reply...been away
not a race engine but a winter project a few years ago. I enjoy the mechanics as much as the driving. ! engine is 1500, unleaded head, larger inlets,comp valve springs, higher comp, Part polished, maniflow 4 branch and single box ex., Triumphtune fast road cam, weber 45 with xover manifold, Electronic ignition, duplex timing chain, electric fan, oil cooler, all running thru a type 9 gbox
Not original but i like it !!
Thanks your interest
rgds tony
Tr,
tony boyle

This thread was discussed between 12/04/2019 and 17/04/2019

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