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big ears
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 7:43 pm    Post subject: how much for these? Reply with quote

how much would i be lookin at for a set of these and what exactly are they?

Would they do much for a pwoer increase?

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Pavlos
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 7:54 pm    Post subject: Re: how much for these? Reply with quote

Theyre twin webers on a twin manifold. A redline manifold to suit 2 carbs is $392 brand new. Yoc can pick them up for cheaper than that second hand though, and the carbs are about $150 each (I think). They give a massive power increase if you have the right motor. a worked G200 with twin carbs fucking flies. Putting them on a stock 1600 is a waste of time though.

Hope that helps a bit.
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rust3
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 7:54 pm    Post subject: Re: how much for these? Reply with quote

im not much of a carbie man, but to me they look like twin webers.

they do increase power and minimise fuel economy

power increase 0-10hp's i guess
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big ears
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 8:02 pm    Post subject: Re: how much for these? Reply with quote

10 hp dont seem that much. is it worth it?
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rust3
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 8:12 pm    Post subject: Re: how much for these? Reply with quote

im only guessing.

they would perform better with a lumpy cam, exhaust & extractors. its pointless putting them on a basically stock motor that doesnt need the extra fuel and air

as i said, im not much of a carby man so i could be wrong
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spud
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 8:45 pm    Post subject: Re: how much for these? Reply with quote

just remeber it is not all about hp. theres that whole torque thing that is kinda important too.
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TGemi1
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 9:17 pm    Post subject: Re: how much for these? Reply with quote

would make more then 10hp
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Ben Wight
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 12:01 am    Post subject: Re: how much for these? Reply with quote

Ha ha, I like that, a fella that says:

I dont know what they are, how much they cost, or what they do, but I've just gotta get some!!
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pstath
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 12:40 am    Post subject: Re: how much for these? Reply with quote

For a "good" pair youll pay anywhere between 700 - 1000 bucks
its not just about the hp - its about stopping the car from leaning out at higher rpm. Its also who tunes them and who rebuilt them - webbers can do wonders if they're in the right persons hands. Most people dont have a clue about them.
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rust3
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 4:37 pm    Post subject: Re: how much for these? Reply with quote

for a 1000 you may aswell go buy an mtx8 for 950 brand new and a rodeo inlet manifold.

i know what i would prefer
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