Triple Mikunis

[Guest Mazz]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I heard that the Mikunis are street-friendly in that they have vacuum advance port so you can use the vacuum advance on the distributor. I have a set to install on my project 240 and would like to hear some opinions pro and con. I also have a Cannon manifold(long)and think that this would increase torque. Any thoughts?

[BILL COFFEY]

THIS IS A GOOD STREET COMBO. YOU MAY NEED TO CHANGE THE CAM AND ADD HEADERS. GOOD LUCK

[2ManyZs]

The Mikunis are a better choice for the street than the Webers, but like Bill said, on a totally stock engine they are a bit of overkill. If you have a later engine (smogger) with the lower compression you will possibly have problems setting the mixture correctly. If you have a pre-73 engine you would have a much better starting point.

A slightly more radical cam, maybe one step up from stock and a header and free flowing exhaust would be a good idea if you don't have that already. Of course this is assuming your engine is in top-notch shape to start with. If it is getting a little tired I believe you will be creating a large headache for yourself trying to get the carbs adjusted. If you are planning on a lot of modifications to the engine and drivetrain these carbs should work right into your plans.

[BILL COFFEY]

Originally posted by BILL COFFEY

THIS IS A GOOD STREET COMBO. YOU MAY NEED TO CHANGE THE CAM AND ADD HEADERS. GOOD LUCK [/QU OTE] MAZZ--I DO HAVE A CAM AND COMP HEADERS[ JET COATED] I WILL PART WITH FOR A GOOD PRICE! I BLEW MY ENGINE A FEW MONTHS AGO AND HAVE REBUILT TOP AND BOTTOM.