Product Summary

Universal Fit, 3 x 2-Barrel Carburetor Barrels, Chrome

  • These 9 Super 7® carburetors are built with 100% all new parts to ensure hassle free performance
  • Base assembly is aluminum instead of the original cast iron material to allow for cooler fuel temps and better fuel efficiency
  • The original troublesome needle and seat has been replaced by a Grose-style fuel inlet valve to better cope with higher fuel pressures and improved high speed running
  • A modern nitrophyl float and neoprene gaskets are used to accommodate modern fuels
  • The choke assembly, accelerator pump, and jets have all been faithfully retained and accept standard Stromberg parts

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Key Specs

Carburetor Barrels3 x 2-Barrel
Fuel TypeGasoline
Choke TypeManual
CFM Range500-599 CFM
CFM552 CFM
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Speedway Motors 915116573 Details

Speedway Motors now offers a reproduction version of one of the most popular carburetors ever used, the original Stromberg 97! Original equipment on 30s and 40s cars and trucks, the Stromberg 97 has long been favored by flathead hot rodders and racers who realized the performance qualities of this timeless fuel supplier.

There have been numerous attempts to reproduce this unit, with little success. "Speedy" Bill Smith of Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska, took on the challenge to make a great product even better. The 9 Super 7® Carb brings this reproduction of the original Stromberg 97 2 barrel carb into the 21st Century!

Speedway Motors has incorporated all of the improvements shown above while maintaining the carburetors original look. Features such as the choke assembly, accelerator pump, main jets and cosmetics have all been faithfully retained. Additionally, each carburetor is individually flow tested and inspected for leaks. Perfection is the result! 

Aesthetically, the 9 Super 7® is nearly identical to the stock unit, minus the large 97 logo that appeared on the side and the patent numbers found on the float bowl area. Upgraded internal parts include; the float, needle, and seat. Jetting and power valve settings remain as they were for the original 97 carbs as well as the cfm and vacuum specs.

The other similarity that the 9 Super 7® carb shares with the original 97 is the setup and tuning necessary to yield a well-running machine. While perhaps not as simple as bolting on a single four-barrel, the 9 Super 7® makes setting up a multiple carburetor induction system easier than when Strombergs were available new. All thats required is an intake, a linkage system, a Uni-Syn syncing tool, and a little patience. Our 3 Carb kits come with one primary carburetor and two secondary carburetors while the 2 Carb kits are both primary carbs.  See our Multiple Carburetor Tech Tip for more information on using the 9 Super 7® in a 2x2 or 3x2 carb tri power set-up.

On the primary 9 Super 7® carb the throttle shaft extends from carb body .983" and has the hole on the end to pin the linkage. There is a brass sleeve that the throttle shaft rotates in that extends from the carb body .400 and this leaves the useable throttle shaft length of .583. There is sufficient room for progressive linkage and the manual throttle linkage that rotates over the sleeve. 

  • Three Deuce carburetor setups come with two "secondary" carbs for front and rear intake position and one "primary" carb for central/middle position
  • All-new tooling for crisp, flawless castings
  • New aluminum base assembly allows for cooler fuel temps and better fuel efficiency as compared to the original cast iron design
  • Stainless steel screws and hardware
  • Features original Stromberg 0.97" venturi diameter
  • Modern Nitrophyl float and Neoprene gaskets
  • Original troublesome needle and seat replaced by a Grose-style fuel inlet valve to better cope with higher fuel pressures and improved high speed running 
  • Will not stick or dribble like the old Viton-tipped needle and seat setups
  • Grose-style jet valve wont corrode in modern fuel, something the original needle and seat units cant do
  • Comes with a No. 65 power valve and 0.045" main jets, identical to the stock 97
  • Extended brass throttle shaft to simplify multi-carb linkage
  • Primary Carb - (1) Middle Position
    • Choke assembly, accelerator pump, and jets have all been faithfully retained and accept standard Stromberg parts
  • Secondary Carb - (2) Front and Rear Position
    • Special base plate with no idle circuits or choke linkage
    • Special butterflies and shafts installed
    • Works best with progressive linkage
    • Idle only off the center or main carburetor
    • No more plug foul

Note: The secondary carbs have NO choke, and they have NO idle system. Not recommended for use with Ethanol fuels.

Recipient of the NSRA 2009 Best New Product Award!
Recipient of the Goodguys Best New Product Award! - Engine and Transmission, Goodguys PPG Nationals 2009

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Speedway Motors 915116573 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #915116573
BrandSpeedway Motors
Carburetor Barrels3 x 2-Barrel
Fuel TypeGasoline
Choke TypeManual
CFM Range500-599 CFM
CFM552 CFM
Carburetor Flange Type2-Barrel 3-Bolt
FinishChrome
Material TypeCast Aluminum
ColorSilver
Secondary TypeMechanical
Fuel Inlet TypeSingle
Gasket(s) IncludedYes
New or RemanufacturedNew
Throttle Linkage TypeProgressive
Supercharged ApplicationNo
GENERAL
NotesThis Product is a Kit. (1) #91511657 is a Primary Carburetor and (2) #91511658 are the Secondary Carburetors
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these carbs needed modifications

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13 years ago

Rick53

Jamesport NY

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Having rebuilt and run 97 Strombergs on my 53 Olds for 20+ years, there were some difficulties with the installation .These are very good updated replacement carbs, however the GROSE jet inlet fuel check ball units that work as a replacement for the standard needle and seat frequently stick closed .Using fresh fuel , and regulated 3 PSI fuel pressure, as well as checking fuel float level ,no fuel would enter the carbs, thus, no start, no run Cleaning and soaking with carb cleaner made no difference.Fortunately, I replaced said inlet assemblies with new original needle and seats, rechecked/adjusted fuel/float levels, carbs work very well at this point .In the future you may want to mention these difficulties to your supplier. I am happy with the purchase , despite the work and time to make these carbs work. THANX.

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I would like to use this on a 56 thunderbird and trying to find out if it's compatible. I need to know how tall they are from base to top. I can't seem to find the dimension in the product listing.

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• 9 months ago

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