Stromberg 81 vs 97 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
The New Stromberg 81
The perfect partner for your early Ford 4-banger or V8-60 engine. A brand new, Stromberg 81… available only from your Authorized Stromberg Dealer, Lucky’s Speed Shop.
Here’s the 81 details:
- Super-accurate pressure die-castings from new dies, CNC-machined for a blue-print parts fit.
- New base casting with correct 1.0625” throttle plates. Parkerized and black lacquered just like they used to be.
- Two slip-in aluminum inserts replicate the original 0.81” venturi – correct booster signal with minimum turbulence.
- O-ring sealed sleeve pressed into the accelerator pump well, for the correct 81 pump
- Reinforced air horn casting with extra material around the float bowl lid to eliminate warping and leaks.
- Tested and jetted correctly for this new model – 0.036” main jets and a No 71 power valve.
- 116cfm airflow capacity (independently verified) measured at 1.5inch Hg (same as they measure 4-bbl carbs).
- New brass float, made in USA on original Stromberg dies.
- Our specially developed no-stick S-Jet inlet valve.
- New, correct-size 81 base gasket.
- Stainless steel linkage throughout. Stainless springs, accelerator pump rod, throttle linkage, choke plate, lever and more.
- Beautiful investment cast stainless steel throttle and accelerator pump levers.
- Correct pale chromate zinc treatment using the original Ford Service Bulletin process.
- Original-style riveted throttle and choke shafts.
- Extensive dyno and road tests. And great feedback!.
Note: Original hand throttle parts are not included.
Remember, like any carburetor, the new Stromberg 81 needs proper installation and tuning for optimum performance. Every 81 comes with full installation instructions.
The New Stromberg 97
Not like that 70 pus year old carb you have laying around, better! Check out the brand new Genuine Stromberg 97…. available only from your Authorized Stromberg Dealer, Lucky’s Speed Shop.
Here’s the 8=97 details:
- Super-accurate pressure die-castings from new dies, CNC-machined for a blue-print parts fit. No oversize screw threads here. No mystery parts from previous rebuilds. No problems.
- An early style cast iron base with stock size – not second-best oversize – throttle shaft. Parkerized and black lacquered just like they used to be.
- A reinforced air horn casting with extra material around the float bowl lid to eliminate warping and leaks.
- Stock original (sea level) Stromberg jetting – 0.045 main jets and a Number 65 power valve.
- 162cfm out of the box (independently verified) measured at 1.5inch Hg (same as they measure 4-bbl carbs).
- A new brass float, made in USA on original Stromberg dies.
- Our specially developed no-stick S-Jet inlet valve.
- Modern, high-tech, reinforced gaskets. Sorry, no leaks.
- Stainless steel linkage throughout. Who needs rust? Not us. Our springs, accelerator pump rod, throttle linkage, choke plate, lever and more are stainless.
- Beautiful investment cast stainless steel throttle and accelerator pump levers.
- Correct pale Chromate zinc treatment using the original Ford Service Bulletin process.
- Original-style riveted throttle and choke shafts.
- Extensive dyno and road tests have proved that it matches or exceeds original spec.
Note: Original hand throttle parts are not included.
Remember, like any carburetor, the Genuine Stromberg 97 needs proper installation and tuning for optimum performance. Every 97 comes with full installation instructions.
