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Flat slide V roundslide

PostPosted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:21 am
by neil64
Hello .

Could anyone give the pros and cons of the above styles .cheers.

Re: Flat slide V roundslide

PostPosted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 10:58 am
by NorthernJordan
Flat slides apparently give better throttle response/fuel economy , a little more performance and more panel clearance. Round slide carbs are generally much cheaper, but sacrifice a little of the above.

Re: Flat slide V roundslide

PostPosted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 12:14 pm
by Toddy
NorthernJordan wrote:Flat slides apparently give better throttle response/fuel economy , a little more performance and more panel clearance. Round slide carbs are generally much cheaper, but sacrifice a little of the above.


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