Triple carb help

[24TZ]

Hey guys I'm looking to buy a set of triple carbs for my project but honestly I don't really have a clue as I'm new to the world of carbies!! I haven't started a build thread yet but have taken plenty of pictures for when I do.

 

My car originally came with a L28 N42 head and bottom end, running early model carbs. I have no other info on the engine as I have never seen it running. I will probably rebuild the motor once the cars finished. I've also bought the following books : workshop manual, how to rebuild nissan & datsun motor, how to modify nissan and datsun motor

 

I have found a few sets of triples on Yahoo Japan but  not sure what will suit my setup and also roughly what they are worth. I'm hoping someone here with more knowledge will point me in the right direction.

 

The first set are advertised as SK Sanyo made Solex 48's. No other information given

 

The second set are mikuni 44's on a SK manifold. The information below is what's listed

NissanLtype6cylinder. Solex44 carb kit ..44φ 4type ..jet. main165,air200,pump45,Pilot57,5,outer-V34..

 

 

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

Cheers

Bret

 

[Retro Z]

Stick to 45mm or under for the street. Most used carb kits sell for around $1500,give or take a few hundred.

 

Both of those kits you mention will fit your engine. The 48's will be worth alot, but are only good for racing. The SK's id say are worth around $2000. Most people prefer Mikuni/Dellorto/SK but some parts can be hard to find.

 

In all honestly i reckon you should just buy a brand new redline/weber 152 (spanish made) kit for around $2000. Parts are easier to find. Some say they are inferior but i have seen them running really well on a couple of cars recently, one a full race car the other a street car.

 

I personally have Dellorto DHLA carbs with TWM manifold/linkage kit from peirce manifolds USA and have spent over $2000 buying and refreshing them, and kind of regret not just buying the Webers locally for the added support, array of parts and fast delivery

 

[24TZ]

Thanks for the reply

 

Your motors looking great. I have tried to read as many post about carbs as possible and see a lot of people using the mikuni 44's on decent street motors. I have had a look at the weber kit you mentioned but remember reading somewhere that people have to keep adjusting them to keep in tune?

 

The Mikuni's listed are apparently rebuilt aswell. What do you think would be a good price to pay for them?

 

Cheers

[Retro Z]

Most of the people who say the webers need constant tuning either don't own Webers or they use cheap linkages. Gordo on here has webers on his race car and after speaking to him and witnessing the car fire right up after not being run for a few months aswell as member 24ounz who drove his car over to my place the other day (he also daily drives it) is testimony in itself. See it to believe it kind of thing.

 

Mikuni 44's are apparently really good. I'd happily pay 2k delivered for them providing they don't need rebuilding, but 2.5k isn't out of the question. Dont forget to factor in paypal exchange rates and import duty fees aswell.

 

Also look into OER. RHD japan sell a kit for around $2200 delivered. They are the new name for SK carbs.

 

At the end of the day its up to you what you decide, it all boils down to who tunes them and what they prefer.

 

 

[24TZ]

That's good to hear about the webers, gives me more options. My dad told me that good linkages are the most important thing.

 

The SK Solex 48's just sold for $1200 before any fees and duty. The Mikuni's have a few mores days so will see how they go.

 

 

[smugley]

I've got a set of Mikuni 44 phh S4 on a ported  factory Nissan motorsport manifold for sale .

Have been rebuilt in the states by a datsun specialist .

Carbs are in melb and im happy to ship .

PM for details .

Cheers Doug

[24TZ]

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