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Old May 13, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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Carls the Best

I wanted to post complements and recommendations for Carl and his Sterling Carb. The Carb is a work of art and the service provided is the best I've received. Carl responds to all emails immediately and explains everything you need to know.

Performance imporovement on my 83 Streetport with MSD iginition is huge - feels like a rocket sled above 6000 and still has power at 8000. Can't wait to dyno and see how I'm doing.

If your considering a performance carb pm Carl you'll be happy you did.

Art
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Old May 13, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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Don't forget sterling, who the car is named after. He was the original designer of the carb (with carl's help I believe). But RX-7Carl has helped me out on several occations also. Many thanks to the both of you.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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My sterling carbs on the way. WOOHOO
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Old May 13, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Actually I'm pretty sure that Sterling makes the SterlingCarb and that Rx7Carl makes the famous "BananaCarb"

Yeah, they're both great guys. I've dealt almost exclusively with Carl and he's been my saving grace a few times on this car. I'm still battling some problems before getting Roxy on the road, but when she's running fine, Carl's gonna get another big praise thread from me too

Jon
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Old May 13, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Carl is my Rotary God. Thanks to him my car runs great, well almost but him and me are working on those problems. Thanks man.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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Hi Art, glad its working out for you. Yes, the Sterling carb is named after its father, Mr Sterling. We have both worked very hard in developing it and making it work, but he is the daddy of it. Jon, we both make the same carbs no matter which one of us you contact. Its a weird co-op deal. Chris, we'll get you going, and I'll get to flowbench test a Mikuni.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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you guys just wait till you see what is soon to be revealed!
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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Yup- I gots a Sterling carb on tap too! Can't wait either!

Last edited by Tom; May 13, 2004 at 10:38 PM.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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I owe Carl my left kidney, really I do.

Every transaction or interaction I've had with Carl he's stuck his neck out and taken some sort of personal loss to help me with my car. His kindness will not be forgotten!

His wonderful deeds will be well documented later, but rest assured that if it wasn't for Carl, my car wouldn't be driving to the meet Saturday! (It's still not healthy enough to take the cruise, but it's okay for the meet)

Jon
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Old May 14, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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Carl ...How come no one else can say how much a Sterling carb is?Guess I should send and e-mail.Also what are you planning on doing to the Mikuni?Mods?Or just comparisons?Thanks
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Old May 14, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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Jon, I may need a new liver before this is all over.

Ported, email Sterling for any carb inquires.

I am just gonna help Yapa rebuild his Mikuni. Then flow test it for my own research efforts.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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I was thinking about upgrading the carb since I won't be porting this motor out until I'm done with the whole school thing. How much will it cost for the upgrade?


Would this carb be ok as a core. stuff like the choke was removed when I did the mechanical secondary modification.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Yeah, I love Carl.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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The carb pictured is just fine.

We cannot discuss pricing on the forum anymore.
I'm making some changes to my site and then the price list will be up again.

I'll let everyone know.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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I got the one in his pictures on his site... neh, neh...



Mo fasta = better


hmm... I feel a new siggie coming on...
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Old May 14, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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< hehe, yeah, that's better.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Thats it! I have heard enough over the past months. I am going to have my carb rebuilt (Sterling Style)!
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Old May 14, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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i'd love too..

you guys dont ship down here do you?

-Cheers
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Old May 14, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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As they say "Anytime, anywhere".
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Old May 14, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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From: Trying to convince some clown not to put a Holley 600 on his 12a.
Originally posted by Rx7carl
As they say "Anytime, anywhere".
Damn straight!
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Old May 14, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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Hey sterling, Is that your car in your avatar?
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Old May 15, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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From: Trying to convince some clown not to put a Holley 600 on his 12a.
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Hey sterling, Is that your car in your avatar?
Yeah. 265/50-14s in the rear, 205/60-13s in the front.
Jacked in the rear to shoehorn those fattys in the back, but only temporarily. (They came with the slots on E-bay.)
Koni adjustables tweaked 3/4 all ways around and the rear stock bar (shimmed) keep the thing from rolling like a pig in mud, and suprisingly I can drift completely nuetral if I don't have a full tank. It pushes with a full tank (it seems).
It's an 85 GS stockport with SE diffy, aluminum flywheel, Sterling Carb, RB header, direct fire ignition, and really good wax.

Even with all that shoe and lsd that works, I still manage to leave a nice dual set of tracks when I want.

It's certainly not set up ideally suspension-wise, but for my roads around here, itdoes quite well.
Soon I'll have new skins all around, go to a smaller set in the rear, and drop it back down to where it should be.
I'll probably spring for the steering kit if business picks up.
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