SU Carburetors on Flathead Sixes?


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Posted by Alan Bowes on July 09, 1997 at 18:36:49:

Has anyone heard of any success stories using SU carburetors on flathead sixes? I've heard of some Toyota Landcruiser owners getting "spectacular" results when they bolted three SUs to their six-bangers. Apparently, the SU's variable venturi design can provide precise fuel metering and good atomization over a wide load and RPM range. They tend to maintain relatively high-velocity flows through the venturi...even at low RPM and under varying loads. From what little I've heard, the Landcruiser engines received a considerable torque boost over the entire RPM range, about a 50HP high-end increase, and improved fuel economy. The most impressive gains were in low-end torque. I haven't yet found any detailed technical specs for this particular application. I'll try to locate an article that I saw on this subject. In the meantime, if anyone knows of any good articles or other sources, please post it, and I'll do the same.

Alan


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