Solex's on a 1600?

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Solex's on a 1600?

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Hi all. Wondering if anone knew what might happen if I put some solex 44's on my 1600? Is that too much carb for the engine?
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Post by spl310 »

44s are a bit overkill. There are a few out there with 40s on them. I think that even with the small chokes, you will be overcarbed with the 44s, but then again, I am no expert on them.

The bigger issue is getting them jetted to work.
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40phh mikunis are rad on a 1600, although you never see them unless they are on a stroker. However, I think equal gains will be found on the R16 as putting a set of 44s on a U20. If you take the time to jet them correctly, they will be increadable for a R16. They sound good also.

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