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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 01:03 AM
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Carb choices

Currently have a 12a "mildly ported" (probably not at all! done before I bought it) with the nikki carb and linked secondaries. Also have extractors, nest gone but need to power up a bit.

Thinking about a holley 465 because they are cheap! What particular one should I check out? There seem to be lots of different choke setups etc.

or should I work on the nikki?

Or ... I have a weber 36 DCD (like a small IDA in appearance) but haven't used it because I thought it would be too small, is it?

OR OR planning to bridge in the next two years should I go bigger?
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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36dcd, Too smalll. Dell- Weber 48, Just right!!!
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 03:08 AM
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well, i beat a 230whp gutted civic hatchback tonite...... he's in the 12's in the 1/4 mile.... i'm running the nikki carb. 'nuff said?
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 05:39 AM
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That sounds pretty hot nothing like a good street race. esp when you win! I win nothing in my 7 unfortunately. My previous car mx6 turbo was good for a win with heaps of boost . I miss going quik!
couple of quick questions : What have you done to the nikki?
do you have info somewhere on this?
are there any good sites for info on this?
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Do a quick search on "nikki carb" or posts made by Sterling in the 1st gen forum and archive.
Check out Sterling and RX7carl´s homepage
http://www.pbandjracing.com/index.html
as well and you might find the info you´re looking for

Good luck!

/FB
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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just get a wideband, and start jetting. when you get your jets pretty dialed in, then start messing with the air bleeds. oh and i didn't mention i'm cramming boost thru my nikki.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Agreed the 36 is too small. If you can get a good rotary modded Holley and manifold then get it. Or maybe one of our modded Nikkis.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 05:07 AM
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I just added one of Sterling and Carl's modded Nikki carbs and all I can say is WOW! Definitely the best bang for the buck around in my opinion...
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