The May 2012 edition of Classic ford mag had an article where twin 40's were compared to a 32/36 on (from what I recall) a mildly worked crossfow. Results were 15 extra BHP with twin 40's.
It seems logical that similar results would be had with a pinto. There's a lot of argument against twin carbs for mild pintos, but I'm not sure if it's justified. I think the amount of extra power is substantial and they sound and look great too.

Or one of these?? A 38/38 DGAS
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Weber-38-38-DGAS-new-carburetor-European-Italian-design-made-Spain-/251122676395?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7813f2ab

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The May 2012 edition of Classic ford mag had an article where twin 40's were compared to a 32/36 on (from what I recall) a mildly worked crossfow. Results were 15 extra BHP with twin 40's.
It seems logical that similar results would be had with a pinto. There's a lot of argument against twin carbs for mild pintos, but I'm not sure if it's justified. I think the amount of extra power is substantial and they sound and look great too.

On a Pinto because the std manifold works very well there is not that much difference.
 
In my experience on a mild pinto (making 80-90rwkw) there is about 5rwkw (about 8hp f/wheel) difference when making a direct comparison to a 38/38 and a correctly set up pair of 40dcoe's
 
Alot of money for 8hp
 
Cheers
Woz
 

I have read somewhere that the 38/38's are actualy better than twin 40's.
 
Doesn't sound right but I suppose the twins are harder to get set up properly and if not then this may account for peoples issues.
 
Cheers,
 
Matt

Thanks for your expertise. Those ebay 38/38's are so cheap. And much easier than setting up DCOE's retaining all the relevant connections for vac advance, PCV and brake booster.
Thanks

I can't quote you HP but i can assure you if i had put the twins on my esky and only got 5hp i would have bitched about it.
Like my webers.
 

it's the induction noise from DCOE's that make it seem faster

could be