dbragg

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ok. i know. ive searched and read but i have a few questions i couldnt find answers for.

im trying to decide what kind of carb to install on my 85 GSL DD. its bone stock now. i have a carter pump and holley FPR in the mail. im currently trying to decide what to do about exhaust. itll definately be getting a header. either a full RB set up or a RB header and the rest custom. ill be installing a 2nd gen coil and 2nd gen leading plugs.

im trying to decide what is best for my needs. im not looking to "reach the full potential" of my engine. i just want the simplicity of the 2 barrels over the nikki and i little more go. i dont want my fuel economy to go all to hell though. as long as i can keep 15-18MPG city or better, ill be ok. i need to keep the choke also.

i have a dell 48 on my SP 13b. its the first carb i ever broke into and its actually relatively simple to mess with. i havent tuned it yet as i still have to install the MSD set up on that car. id like to have the dell on my Fb as well to make things easier, but i fear the 48 would kill my MPG. i then turned to weber 40/44. all of which are relatively the same price. i just cant make up my mind. i thought about mikuni as well.

does anyone have a similar set up and can tell me their average MPG and driving style? maybe theres a carb im not thinking of? any input is greatly appreciated.

t_g_farrell

iTrader: (1)

I have a dell on my stock 12a with RE header/exhaust system. You might want to use a dell because it has a choke although where you are it may not be deciding factor. The dell is a knockoff of the dcoe weber but with some refinements. Its considered a better carb than the original dcoe. BTW, I get ~23 MPG city/highway on average in my car 7 (80 GS).

dbragg

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^^ wow....maybe the dell isnt a bad idea after all. id much rather have a choke. it makes life easier

Midwest 7's

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ive run my 48 dell on a stock 12a for like 5 years now.
if you run a 48 now you can always rejet it for a streetport or 13b upgrade.

nick812

I have the mikuni now seems ok the dellorto was so far my fav. I liked the dellorto over all the cvarbs i have tried stock nikki modded nikki mikuni holley rodchester. Got with the dellorto there are 2 or 3 for sale for reasonable prices.

dbragg

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ok. i think ive made up my mind. dell it is

man that was quick. now i just need to get my hands on one.

i already have a 13b upgrade in my SA. its street ported with S5 N/A internals. it has a dellorto on it as well. im debating using that dell on my car and buying an IDA for the 13b.

thanks nick and everyone for their input. the dell has won the battle.

Midwest 7's

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sounds like a fine idea. if the sa is not your dd i say go for it. the ida definitly will make more power.

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

do it. up until 2 summers ago, i had a Dell on a stockport 13B and it was my daily driver. i had a great tune for the stock ignition, but stovk ignition, nonetheless. i still made 25 MPG on average. if i were to buy another carb setup though, i'd go with a Weber simply because it's easier to find parts.

Don Bad

I have a Mikuni PHH 44 and one piece side draft manifold you can have for $300 plus shipping.

Midwest 7's

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i need a carb for my rx4 wagon.
pm sent.

DAVID GRIMES

I. too have a Mikuni PHH 44 with racing beat one piece side draft mani and the K&N setup attached. Excellent shape with less than 4000 miles on it. I'll let it go for the same $300 plus shipping.

dbragg

iTrader: (7)

david--- yours is jetted for a SP 13b. i need a stock port 12a. mikuni doesnt have choke either. from what ive read the mikuni is more towards race than street.

DAVID GRIMES

You are right on all counts, except that mine does have manual choke.

trochoid

iTrader: (6)

You're both wrong, sort of. The Mikuni has a starter circuit that is operated with the choke ****. If you stiil have the temp sensor in the water pump connected, the choke will work on the Mikuni the same as stock. I've started mine in sub-15* temps.