Nikki/Nippon Carbs

[cracker]

Hey guys,

 

Was chatting to someone today who was talking about Nikki carbs being fitted to an L series Nissan motor and performing outstandingly well.

 

I can't find any decent info on the net anywhere - apart from the fact that they were used on old Mazda rotary engines as stock.

 

Are they a viable option? Not really contemplating for myself yet as carb mods are a way off for me, more out of interest.

 

Cheers,

James

[Scoota G]

I wouldn't use them but they do have a resale value. 32/36 dgav weber is a good option that work well on the 4 bangers and have a large range of jets available. They will work on a 6 cylinder too.

[lampy]

I'm pretty sure nikki carbs were fitted as standard to l16 or l18. We modified one a few years ago, from vacuum secondary's to mechanical for a autocross 1600

[luvemfast]

So are they downdraft carbs then?

[Agno]

rotary nikki carbs are very similar to a holley 4 barrel so yes they are downdraft

[cracker]

How did they go lampy?

 

Has anyone seen them used on a six cylinder L series engine?