Split 48 Dellorto Dhla's...why Bother?

[richardm6994]

Hi,

 

Someone on ebay is selling a split 48 Dellorto DHLA carb set-up for a Pinto..........and the start price is £1400!!!!!

 

Am I missing something???? (probably being thick lol) but why bother with split carbs set-up at twice the price of what a pair of twin 45's would cost????

 

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPLIT-48-DELLORTO-DHLAs-FORD-PINTO-OHC-ULTIMATE-ROAD-RALLY-DAVE-BROOKS-/200681434692?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb98bae44

[Shandylegs]

Motorsport regulations. Certain classes were/are restricted to only using two chokes and split carb's were a way of circumnavigating the rules.

Edited December 6, 2011 by Shandylegs

[richardm6994]

I understand what you mean but why wouldn't you use just 1 standard twin 48 carb on a manifold? Surely it would be the same carburetion but only cost a few houndred quid, not £1400???