Which carb

[PhilW 396]

I always had it my head the Turbo Esprit had Dellorto DHLA 45 carbs.  Just checked and the service notes say DHLA 40H.  907 engines had 45's.  I assume this is right?

[910Esprit 483]

DHLA40 is correct for yours, HC used DHLA45.

[PhilW 396]

Cheers Steve

[naasaa 30]

My 1984 Turbo Esprit from US has DHLA45.

[PhilW 396]

Discovered today. Refurb kit for 40 and 45 is the same

[ekwan 61]

Phil, assuming your car is a UK spec, non-HC engine.........

Edited May 9, 2019 by ekwan

[PhilW 396]

Thanks.  I have this in the service notes. I have spoken to Dellorto who have the exact correct kit for the car.  More entertainment coming my way I think!

[snowrx 126]

Would love to hear discussion about the rationale behind the different choke sizes, and how they performed. USA option being suspect as to emissions limitations, but still going to a smaller choke in a larger body for the HC is interesting. 

[drdoom 327]

Not much effect expected between these differing carbs at this power level and configuration. 210 - 220 HP from a turbo'd  2.2 won't lean heavily on the choke size in my view. What was the restrictor diameter on the WRX rally cars of about 15 years back, when torque levels were on par with top-tier NASCAR V-8's?