1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 03:40 PM
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So tired of fouled plugs and hard starts. My love afair suffers come take it over!
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 07:24 PM
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You have a crap carb. Life is better with a Nikki. I wouldn't say it if it wasn't true.
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 08:32 PM
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Jeff20b is right. Wanna go Nikki? It sure is nice.
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 07:02 AM
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Jeff20b is right. Wanna go Nikki? It sure is nice.
I am going to find a Nikki and do perf modds. may not look as cool but i dont care anymore!
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 07:16 AM
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You also have crap ignition. With an MSD, I have had the engine running extremely rich (was getting twice as many injections as it should have) to the point of thick grayish white smoke/fuel vapor blowing out the exhaust, but I have never fouled a plug.
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 05:15 PM
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You also have crap ignition. With an MSD, I have had the engine running extremely rich (was getting twice as many injections as it should have) to the point of thick grayish white smoke/fuel vapor blowing out the exhaust, but I have never fouled a plug.
Also good to know!
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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 05:03 AM
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I agree with the others. Put a Nikki back on the car. Get it running well and then focus on building a performance Nikki. Upgrade your ignition as Pete suggested and you'' have solid fuel delivery and fantastic spark to be able to ignite the mixture. Just be sure the engine has good compression before sinking money into go fast parts. If its weak, you'll accelerate the wear on it and your frustrations will only increase.
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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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You need a hogge dout nikki for sure and you can redo the ignition on a budget without using
an MSD box as well. Get a good stock nikki and intake and do the ignition and go from there.
You'll be much happier.
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