So i dont think i will be seeing200 or so anytime soon to blow on a 13bT engine, so i think im gonna cave in and save a little more and go with a webber 48ida, hurray for a carb'd 13b 6 port.



this will be my first carb'd car, so no idea what to expect, anyone have hints or suggestion.

[quote name='fcrotornut' date='Apr 3 2005, 04:35 PM']So i dont think i will be seeing200 or so anytime soon to blow on a 13bT engine, so i think im gonna cave in and save a little more and go with a webber 48ida, hurray for a carb'd 13b 6 port.



this will be my first carb'd car, so no idea what to expect, anyone have hints or suggestion.


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Are you going carb only or a blow trough setup???

I think carbs are underrated.



Mark

mazdatrix or rb, dont remember which, only recommends carbing a ported 13b

[quote name='Shane.Trammell' date='Apr 4 2005, 10:14 AM']mazdatrix or rb, dont remember which, only recommends carbing a ported 13b


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but ive heard alot of good from people with stock port carbs' https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

ok

have fun starting your car in the cold weather.

[quote name='RowTarEh' date='Apr 4 2005, 02:38 PM']have fun starting your car in the cold weather.


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the joys of living in texas...

it does not have to be freezing. why not go standalone? at least with a standalone, you could use it later if you decide to with boost.

[quote name='RowTarEh' date='Apr 4 2005, 05:05 PM']it does not have to be freezing. why not go standalone? at least with a standalone, you could use it later if you decide to with boost.


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dont want boost...

If your going to be running an 48 IDA expect to get horrible gas mileage and expect poor throttle response down low, but works very well in higher RPM's. BTW, I have a 6 port 13B IDA manifold if you still want one!

[quote name='fcrotornut' date='Apr 4 2005, 05:34 PM']dont want boost...


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YES YOU DO!

[quote name='camocarl' date='Apr 4 2005, 08:38 PM']If your going to be running an 48 IDA expect to get horrible gas mileage and expect poor throttle response down low, but works very well in higher RPM's. BTW, I have a 6 port 13B IDA manifold if you still want one!


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so ive heard about the throttle response problem, what can i do to counteract that.



and how much are you asking for the manifold?

If your carb's tuned properly you dont have to worry about cold weather at all.

Your "cold" weather. Usually its humidity that does you in more than anything, but you live in Texas.

[quote name='defprun' date='Apr 5 2005, 10:57 AM']Your "cold" weather. Usually its humidity that does you in more than anything, but you live in Texas.


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are you saying that we dont have humidity? its like 80-100% everyday

why the hell would you not want boost?? i thought you were going with boost??

[quote name='fcrotornut' date='Apr 5 2005, 04:44 AM']so ive heard about the throttle response problem, what can i do to counteract that.



and how much are you asking for the manifold?


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185 for the manifold shipped to your door. It is in excellent condition. As for the carbs thats the way that they are, they are made for high RPM and race applications. But they are real sweet up in the RPM's and can handle all the power you can make. Let me know. Carl

[quote name='defprun' date='Apr 5 2005, 08:55 AM']If your carb's tuned properly you dont have to worry about cold weather at all.


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Your wrong!! You must be talking about stock carbs. Sidedrafts or downdraft no matter if they are tuned or not wont like running in the cold weather. Carl

[quote name='defprun' date='Apr 5 2005, 08:55 AM']If your carb's tuned properly you dont have to worry about cold weather at all.


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I know this well.My weber is not properly tuned and I can still start it in -20 arctic weather.When it gets colder it has a hard time trying to turn over let alone carb problems.Carbs are good in any weather if they are setup right.I live in the middle of BC so I can speak from experience.Just got to plug them in at night.

[quote name='camocarl' date='Apr 5 2005, 02:00 PM']Your wrong!! You must be talking about stock carbs. Sidedrafts or downdraft no matter if they are tuned or not wont like running in the cold weather. Carl


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You're wrong.I've had a dellorto and weber sidedrafts with no problems up here.As long as your block heater works. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/wink.png

[quote name='Racer X' date='Apr 5 2005, 04:05 PM']You're wrong.I've had a dellorto and weber sidedrafts with no problems up here.As long as your block heater works. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/wink.png


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Block Heaters? Thats cheating!!!! Try starting it in the cold and getting it warmed up without one. It doesnt like it.

[quote name='camocarl' date='Apr 5 2005, 04:47 PM']Block Heaters? Thats cheating!!!! Try starting it in the cold and getting it warmed up without one. It doesnt like it.


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i find if you set the idle mixture on the rich side it helps a lot with a cold engine and no choke.



i'm in ca though, doesnt get that cold

[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Apr 5 2005, 05:15 PM']i find if you set the idle mixture on the rich side it helps a lot with a cold engine and no choke.



i'm in ca though, doesnt get that cold


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thats why im happy to live in tx.... im curious, where is the main power come in from the webber, like, what rpm does it seem to kick in at the most, i dont exactly bring mine up to redline often.



im looking for more mids then anything...

Id say above 5K.

[quote name='fcrotornut' date='Apr 5 2005, 10:27 PM'] i dont exactly bring mine up to redline often.






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man i redline mine at least once a day!

[quote name='Shane.Trammell' date='Apr 6 2005, 08:13 AM']man i redline mine at least once a day!


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i have mine to 90mph in 3rd at least once a day

[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Apr 6 2005, 11:22 PM']i have mine to 90mph in 3rd at least once a day


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I have mine sideways and redlined at least once a day (hence the blown differential)







-Shawn

its healthy for a rotary to between 7k-rpm and 8k-rpm at least once a day.

[quote name='defprun' date='Apr 8 2005, 06:52 PM']its healthy for a rotary to between 7k-rpm and 8k-rpm at least once a day.


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Healthy if you want it to blow up!

Anyone heard of carbon lock? I promise you it will never happen to my motor.





-Shawn

[quote name='1revnrex' date='Apr 9 2005, 05:01 PM']Anyone heard of carbon lock? I promise you it will never happen to my motor.

-Shawn


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thats what im saying!





a redline a day keeps the carbon away!

[quote name='1revnrex' date='Apr 9 2005, 03:01 PM']Anyone heard of carbon lock? I promise you it will never happen to my motor.

-Shawn


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my old motor (died from over revving), was spotless inside

[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Apr 11 2005, 09:23 AM']my old motor (died from over revving), was spotless inside


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Yah I dont doubt that at all, all Im saying is talk to anyone who knows anything about rotarys and they will tell ya you have to get on them every once in awhile to clean them out. I push mine up to 7k or a lil higher at least once or twice a day just because I cant help it, it feels great to drive a rotary! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png