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1953 Buick 4bbl carburetor stromberg vs carter


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I'm getting poor gas mileage with a Stromberg, 9-12mpg city/highway combined. Stromberg has been on since car acquired. Has been rebuilt. I've heard the Carter is easier to work on and gets better mpg. Any opinions are welcome.

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If you really want to improve the gas milage concentrate on the transmission, carb, and rear axle ratio. Otherwise if there is a gain it will probably not offset the cost of the modification.

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The Carter, Rochester, and Stromberg (alphabetic order) carburetors used by Buick were all excellent for their day.

If in proper working order, probably no more than a few percent difference among the three in either performance or mileage.

However, at one time Carter had a "Performance Department" with a tech line and a knowledgable individual that would help with modifications if Carters were going to be used on modified engines. Thus Carter gained a reputation for being "better" among some hobbyists.

I would suggest, in order:

(A) Compression test

(B) Ignition test

© Non-engine tune-up (transmission service, tire pressure, brake adjustment, etc.).

Jon.

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