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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
You can't go wrong with a Sterling. And actually, the cost is less than half that of a Racing Beat Holley carb setup. The Sterling carbs are stripped of all the BS that you don't need. Go to www.sterlingmetalworks.com and take a look at one. It is a great way to simplify your engine bay too (I only have two vacuum lines, including the one to the brake booster). If you want an idea of how they perform, just check out my videos. I've never lost a race due to lack of horsepower.
Was it just me or did someone else hear several thuds of trampled cones?
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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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lol, that's just the combination of the camera lens cover banging around and the heim joints on the rear shocks (a little noisy).
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff20B
Wow, no ACV.


Wow, I feel like a n00b. nice catch. That sucker will probably outflow any Mazda 12A stock manifold. Everytime they added emissions crap to them they ended up restricting flow. Id keep that as a good base for your project.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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That manifold's worth money.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sterling
That manifold's worth money.
Do you have any exact info on this item?
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