SU Needle Myth?

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SU Needle Myth?

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So many years ago I read that N17 were Smog needles and that N25 were non smog. Is this a myth? If in fact N25 is a smog free needle I’ve never seen a part number. Does anyone out there have definitive info on where N25 came into existence? Does any other Datsun come stock with this needle. Just curious. Dean?
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Going from memory, I think that's backwards on the needles, the N-17 being the earlier, the N-25/27 being the later with emissions and probably leaner. The N-25 was definitely a Nissan part, but is NLA.

Being near sea level, we generally find the N-17 preferable. It is probably a bit rich at altitude.
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I'm at 4,684 ft. with stock SU U20. What needles would you guys recommend?
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