I stand corrected! I recall reading something that said something about
using a fatter needle with the K&Ns. I suppose if you have the ability to
re-jet the carb that would be true to an extent.
Lawrie...Thanks for setting me on the correct path.
Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.
On Tue, 28 Sep 1999 18:37:30 -0700, Lawrie Alexander wrote:
> Sorry, Dan, completely wrong!
>
> Thinner needle means less obstruction in a fixed-size jet orifice so that
> more fuel passes the needle, therefore a richer mixture results.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Lawrie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Dwelley <ddwelley@excite.com>
> To: DENNIS COX <djc@appsig.com>; Dan Dwelley <ddwelley@excite.com>
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 6:31 PM
> Subject: Re: Air filters
>
>
> >Thinner needle equates to smaller fuel port which equates to less fuel
> which
> >leads to a leaner mixture.
> >
> >On Tue, 28 Sep 1999 14:17:02 -0700, DENNIS COX wrote:
> >
> >> Oh yea, forgot to mention... I also installed the #6 needles. I
beleve
> >> they are thinner.. richer...
> >>
> >> Dan Dwelley wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Make sure you use a fatter needle on your carbs! You'll get a
> >horsepower
> >> > gain but you need to compensate the fuel for the extra air flow.
> >> >
> >> > Dan
> >> > 77 Midget
> >> > Alexandria, Va.
> >> >
> >> > On Tue, 28 Sep 1999 12:15:06 -0700, DENNIS COX wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > I would like to know what type of air filter set up that you
listers
> >are
> >> > > using.. I am interested and any comments on after market high
flow
> >> > > systems. Do they work.. What kind of gains can be expected etc..
I
> >> > > purchased the K&N 3" chrome air filters (Moss #'s for reference)
> >222-950
> >> > > and the high performance ram pipes 222-970. Is anybody using this
> >set
> >> > > up? And if so what is your impression. Comments on other brands
of
> >> > > filters systems would be appreciated also..
> >> > >
> >> > > Dennis
> >> > > 67 MGB...
> >> >
> >> > Dan Dwelley
> >> > 77 Midget
> >> > Alexandria, Va.
> >> >
> >> > Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://voicemail.excite.com
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> >
> >Dan Dwelley
> >77 Midget
> >Alexandria, Va.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://voicemail.excite.com
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> >
>
Dan Dwelley
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Alexandria, Va.
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