DellOrto (was Delorti) Side Draft Carbs

[GT Tim]

I saw some Delorti side drafts on epay and can't seem to find any info on these.I was wondering if anyone has them or knows much about them.I threw out a low bid but would like to know more before I go Highger.Thanks Tim

[GTJIM]

Have a search for "DellOrto" on this site and have a look here:

http://www.dellorto.co.uk/

Click on Car carburetors section and look at DHLA .. put mouse curser on the lower right hand arrow head and scroll down the page.

Good carbs - some say better than Weber DCOEs for street use ......

[GT Tim]

Thanks Jim as always all I needed to know and more.I think I will put a serious bid out there.Hope there's not alot of competition.If I get them I will have to get another cover from Lyle.Thanks again Tim

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by GT Tim I saw some Delorti side drafts on epay and can't seem to find any info on these.I was wondering if anyone has them or knows much about them.I threw out a low bid but would like to know more before I go Highger.Thanks Tim

I've used no other sidedraft carb since converting one of my GTs to SSD (Single Side Draft). Started with a single DHLA40 on the 1.9 and have since built and installed a custom 1.9 based, 10.6CR, large valve, 2.2 (94mm x 77.5mm) with a single DHLA48, the largest Dell'Orto made. Even though they were a bit more difficult to get parts for at the time (before I discovered the Italian site), I actually prefer them over comparable size Webers.

Loved your 'epay' slip . . .

[spdkilz02]

i see there is a set of these carbs and manifolds on ebay right now...just dont have the link for them...

[Wolf Spyder]

Pics please of any instalations.

[baz]

theres this guy in greece who has a bunch of carbs for sale


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DELLORTO-DHLA-...QQcmdZViewItem

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by Wolf Spyder Pics please of any instalations.

Here's my final '72 GT 2.2 Dell'Orto SSD iteration . . . note the fabricated 'cold air' intake (280Z FI air filter top) and that the heater box is unmodified in any way! Performance is awesome . . .

[GT Tim]

Thanks Baz I might have to go that way.I would need to track down manifolds as well.Tekenaar yours looks great!!I don't know the value of the carbs and canon intakes and am curious?I finally hit the reserve price hopefully no one here will fight me.Thanks Guys

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by tekenaar Here's my final '72 GT 2.2 Dell'Orto SSD iteration . . . note the fabricated 'cold air' intake (280Z FI air filter top) and that the heater box is unmodified in any way! Performance is awesome . . .

. . . here's a couple SSD 'cold air' pics:





. . . and a pic of the fabricated SSD 'heat shield' (hangs from bottom two DHLA manifold mounting bolts) . . . that I'm always harping about:



. . . well worth the little effort it took to fabricate. You'd be amazed at the difference it makes in the air temperature under the carb fuel bowl!! . . . should give some food for thought!

[2 Fast 4 U]

Originally Posted by tekenaar . . . . should give some food for thought!

well ladys & gents chow time
[sorry Otto couldn't resist ]

[GT Tim]

I talked to the guy in Greece it is $65 for shipping.It looks like someone else here wants the set up on US epay more than I.So instead of paying to much I will collect my own setup.If I get these 2 I will need to track down linkage and manifolds.Thanks Tim

[GT Tim]

Thanks Baz I am now the owner of twiners!!I talked to the guy and he also has the manifolds and linkage.So it looks like I should get it all at once.He also has 15 weber 40's.I also got a hold of Misab and I don't know exchange rates but looks pricey.16900 for twins and 7500 for single.

[GT Tim]

The guy offered to rejet the carbs for me for free. So I need to know what to tell him?I am going to have an engine ported for them and 5 speed.He also has new manifolds for me at $180 and nice new linkage for $100.Those are mine as well.So please help me figure how to have them jetted.Thanks Tim

[kent]

What size jetting did you end up using? Have you got it hooked up yet? Any pics to post ?

[kent]

I see your on Jim so i wanted to bump this

[GTJIM]

I have found some Weber DCOMs - I think there is something in the Tech section about jetting Dell'Orttos.

[GT Tim]

I haven't put them on yet.I will ask him what jets he used.They will be going in with the new motor after paint.So about another month.

[Phill Van Every]

watch out, I put in a bid on a some Delortos a while back, I was contacted by some one that said he has an exact pair, and wanted me to send $ through western union to england. He wouldent send pictures and he even had made up some e-bay security notices that he was for real. Watch out for this dude, he makes it look legit, ebay did notify me that it was a scam and luckly I was able to cancel my transaction.

[GT Tim]

I got mine from Greece.Thanks for the warning.

[baz]

phill do you still have the guys name so we know who to watch for