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, , and cosmetics have all been faithfully retained. Additionally, each carburetor is individually flow tested and inspected for leaks. Perfection is the result!

The other similarity that the 9 Super 7® 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 , a , and a little patience. Our 6 Carb kits come with two primary carburetors and four secondary carburetors while the 2 Carb kits are both primary carbs and the 3 carb kits use one primary carb and 2 secondary carbs. See our for more information on using the 9 Super 7® in a 2x2 or 3x2 carb tri power set-up.

• Six carburetor setups come with two "primary" carbs and four "secondary" carbs
• 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 - (2) Middle Position
  • Choke assembly, accelerator pump, and jets have all been faithfully retained and accept standard Stromberg parts
• Secondary Carb - (4) 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.

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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1. Features .045" main metering jets and a number 65 power valve, which is the same as a stock 97 carb.
2. Replacement use # 91011542, replacement use # 91011543.
3. Includes base gasket.
4. The 9 Super 7® will operate suitably with fuel pressures ranging from 1-1/2 psi to 4 psi, with a desired setting of 2-1/2 psi to 3 psi. Fuel pressure from 4 psi to 7 psi will cause the carburetor to run excessively rich and may cause flooding. Flooding or leaks caused by excessive fuel pressure do not indicate a faulty carburetor.
5. There are no provisions for a vacuum advance line. Ford & Mercury engines 1949-1953 using stock distributors will need an alternative place to connect the vacuum line.
6. Our independent tests produced these flow numbers:
   • 3" of Vacuum - 60 CFM
   • 10" of Vacuum - 110 CFM
   • 15" of Vacuum - 136 1/2 CFM
   • 28" of Vacuum - 184 CFM