Like so many cultural icons, the rise and enduring prominence of the Stromberg 97 as the quintessential hot rod carburetor wasn't due to a single attribute. Timing, capability, and affordability ...

I recently acquired a 1936 Ford five-window coupe. It has a 59A Flathead with a vintage two-carb setup with Stromberg 97s and chrome air cleaners. As cool as they look I'm having trouble with how they ...