Barry Grant announces the Demon 98, a new, retro two barrel carburetor for vintage-engine hot rods. Tested on a 292 Y-block Ford Starliner drivability tests showed that the engine starts easily, idles smoothly and responsively, and its off-idle and part-throttle performance was excellent.

BG made made their preliminary tests, starting with the original Autolite 2100 two-barrel on the Starliner.  As expected, they recognized its reputation as a durable and reliable carburetor, but one that’s not known for lively performance.  Then followed extensive road testing with three Stromberg 97s. These performed well, exhibiting no obvious shortcomings but when compared, the 98s were more responsive, especially at light, part-throttle loadings. During wet-flow tests the 98 demonstrated greater airflow capacity than the 97, indicating its potential when adapted for use on more powerful engines.  Also, fuel pressures differ between the two carburetors: the 98 employs conventional 6-7 psi rather than the Stromberg’s 3-4 psi.  Finally, replacement carburetor parts may be a little easier to find for the Demon. Two models of the 98 are now available: a primary and a secondary.  They differ in several ways; chiefly, the secondary model has no choke mounting, idle-mixing adjustment, or power valve.  Rated around 205 CFM (per unit), these three-bolt beauties are direct replacements for the Stromberg 97, adapting to most vintage engines, including the Ford Y-Block. Contact baqrry Grant at (760) 864-8544 www.barrygrant.com