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Re: sidedrafts (archive)
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Posted by rabmw on December 02, 2001 at 13:33:48:

In Reply to: sidedrafts posted by Justin(NZ) on December 02, 2001 at 03:46:13:


Hi guys
Has anyone had any experience with fitting sidedrafts to an E23. I am Contemplating fitting triple 40mm Webers to my 79 733I which I am currently restoring. Due to past experiences I have found that the fuel injection systems are now becoming quite troublesome. I am retro fitting a later model 735 engine and I do have the motronic injection setup but I do like the idea of filling the engine bay up with Webers. I realise that Sidedrafts do have their inherent weaknesses as well, ie fuel thirst/cold starting etc but my 7 is'nt my daily drive so this won't be a major issue. Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

Triples,as opposed to doubles,will often drown your engine at low rpms unless jetted correctly for each engine.Most are set to release too much fuel.Work best with a cammed engine,rather than stock.
Ah! But the sound at 5000rpm!!


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