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Originally Posted by Rick Parker
46 IDA's were on the Porsche Carrera 1600 GT 4 cam in 60-63. An incredible engine by itself. Worth North of $100,000 if you can find one.
DCOE's, I think were on Shelbys Aston Martin??
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Thanks Rick. It sounds like the fitment of IDAs to Cobras was an early fit in the IDA's history then. The typical Holley-type carb is, or can be, a little better at high revs than the IDA, so does anybody know why the Weber IDA was used instead? I'm assuming - and I don't know - that Holley-type four barrel carbs were available in the early '60s?
The Weber DCO or DCOE was used on D-Type Jags, I think on the originals in 1955 (C-Types had SUs). No doubt there have been refinements in the designs, but good to know that what was new 50 to 60 years ago on the DCO/E and IDF can still cut it now.
Cheers,
Glen