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Choose additioanls options on the reply thread, be sure not to exceed file size max. Sulio

ah did'nt read that, sorry I was rushing to log off. Yer my carpets would be useless to you. Sulio

You can use mine. call me next week to remind me. busy this week. Sulio 0413 188 024

Rev, what size are they 40's or 44's? Sulio

Hi Fufu, for that price not really much need for a group buy. Just drop in and see the guy there. Even if you pay $100.00 it's pretty cheap. I have no need atm. Sulio

got mine today!

I've had about 5 sets of carpets made up at ARLI CARPETS in Webb St Airport West. I've always had the originals to supply for a template. Charges 60 to 100 for all 5 pieces. Sulio

Hi Ben, Before I go on I just want to say there are other people on this forum that know alot more about these carbs than I do but I will try to help as best I can. In response to your question the easy response is 40's are big enough for a stock L-series motor with alot of people installing 32mm chokes to maintain drivability down low. It's as much a question of what chokes you install as it is how big you go on the carbs, ie you can buy 45mm carbs but choke them down to say 34mm chokes or you could go the other way and buy 40mm carbs and install 34mm chokes getting a very similar result. There is so much to be said on this topic that would go way beyond my knowledge base so I try and stick to the basics as I understand it based on research and trial and error. With choke sizes just keep in mind that the size influences air velocity which means smaller chokes gives more air velocity pulled into the combustion chamber when inlet valve opens. If you have big carbs you will get slower velocity at low revs, these set ups are good for engines with hot cams that have a higher power band as with alot of track cars, (ie they spend most of the time at the 3500rpm and above range so works well for that sort of driving). When you have chosen the size of carbs you want then you will need to select the right size idle jets, for idle and progression, right size main jets and emulsion tubes for mid to upper range. I have prepared a spreadsheet based on my reading and set up, look in the carbs section, it's not going to tell you which carbs to buy but might help in starting. I am pretty confident that I have a very good starting point for an L26 or L28 motor and that is: Dellorto DHLA40's with: 32mm chokes 55 idles 40ish pump jets 125 to 130 mains 7772.6 (or .7) emulsion tubes refer to the spread sheet in the carbs section for other details, ie main venturi, air bleed on transition circuit etc. If you want to go down the Dellorto path send me a PM and Ill put you onto a guy in Italy who will sell you all three already rekitted for a really good price, (you will then need to buy manifold $300, linkage kit $200, soft mounts $75.00, velocity stacks $225 from memory and filters prolly about $150 for a set) . So before you start to tune them it will cost you about $1500 (+ all the new jets you will need as you tune). You can tune them yourself to a cetain degree. I must admit I'm pretty happy with how mine go, better than the SU's with no hesitation anywhere like some people have had issues with. It has cost many people I have spoken to around $2000 to $2500 all set up including tuning on a rolloing road. Sulio

I think it's much of a muchness the only differences will be whether you go for 40's 44's or 45's re performance (although really dapends on how modified your engine is on potential gains by going bigger!?). Just keep in mind spares availabilities. I believe Webers are easiest as far as sourcing parts goes. I've got Dellortos on mine and I've been able to find all the jets I've needed although it can be a bit tough when it comes to finding stuff like certain emmulsion tubes, for example I got my hands on 5 off 7772.6 tubes for $50 and could'nt get my hands on a 6th so had to resort to paying $36 inc shipping to get one from Eurocarb. I have'nt had much to do with Mikuni's but I imagine parts might be a little harder to find in Australia especially if you buy those early Solex carbs. Dellorto's are usually cheaper than the Webers but I've heard they can require less upkeep re tuning than Webers although soemone with experience with both might have a better idea. Sulio

Would it be a one dayer or overnighter? Sulio

Updated list: 1. Toecutter, (Sulio) 2. ZZZ8, (Craig) 3. Dalee, (Dale) 4. Matt Freeman 5. Mayham, (Ben) 6. Scoota, (Mark) 7. LC260z, (Lui) 8. ReverendZ, (David) 9. zedls1, (John) See you at the meeting John! Sulio

Good one Thanks!

If your idle jets are undersized and you have tuned the carbs to idle nicely by opening up your idle mixture screws too much I believe you won't have enough fuel through the idle jets when you go into the transition phase as the idle jets provide fuel for this also (obvioulsy pump jets have to do their job also). Also if you have used throttle adjustmenst to provide nice idle by drawing additional fuel off the mains it may leave you with a flat spot when you go thump it just over 2500rpm. I am just going by what I have read and understood as I have avoided this problem when setting mine up. Sulio

Melz, the Kings I bought will fit with standard strutts and shocks. Many people install them. I would take note of Daryls comments though as I have installed them in a 260z (however 74 model though with smaller rear towers like 240's). I do have a friend who has a 240 and was advised "Low" Kings were installed and it looked like standard height to me.

Well I bought that set over 7 years ago so I'm sure $260 is a good price today. Sulio

I installed King springs (LOWS) which are 1 1/2" from standard height. They were $200 for all four. You can get em at all suspensions places Australia wide. Sulio A pic of how the car sat with Superlites:

hehe - I'm just kiddin fella's, I'm scratching my head wondering whats happened also! Sulio

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=1KPxGxUiyoQ&NR=1 another racing Z, look fo rthe one that spins off in front of him! http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=oDrGd3lbTAU&NR=1 Sulio

I heard all the Aussie ones are at Vans house!

Try this guy...Sabastion 9543 6466. Sulio

Scott, (not sure why i keep getting Chris in my head, must be the silver colour of your cars), should that 15/16 MC not be sold I would be inetersted in buying it. Cheers, Sulio

Craig enough about my balls. The wood does look nice but in terms of practicality I reckon a foamy finish would work best. Hmmm, maybe leather. Sulio

Good points Gav, I do believe the point raised in 2004 was more about other dastun models than club affiliation!? Anyhow lets not hijack this thread and start a new one giving this point the attention is deserves. I have started a thread here to address the issue. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,2567.0.html Sulio

Ben, we really do need to do a feature artical on your car for the front page. Sulio