intake manifold differences

DatsunNoob · Post by **DatsunNoob** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:43 pm

is there a difference between a 1600 SU intake manifold and a solex/weber manifold?

Asking for a friend.

No, really. I mean it.

Alvin · Post by **Alvin** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 11:41 pm

DatsunNoob wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:43 pm is there a difference between a 1600 SU intake manifold and a solex/weber manifold?

Asking for a friend.

No, really. I mean it.

Yes, there is a difference!

The SU intake draws air/fuel through a single, merged runner from each carb body:

The Solex/Weber manifold draws air/fuel through two, separate runners for each carb body:

DatsunNoob · Post by **DatsunNoob** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:51 pm

Thanks Alvin! Sorry for the late response.

Alvin · Post by **Alvin** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:03 pm

DatsunNoob wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:51 pm Thanks Alvin! Sorry for the late response.

No problem! I didn't see any replies from the real experts...hopefully the info I gave is accurate!

Post by **spl310** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:35 pm

Alvin you are as much of an expert as anyone on here.

jhayden · Post by **jhayden** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:38 pm

Agree with Sid, and who needs any other "expert?" Your description was spot on, Alvin.

Jon

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