How much for early SU carbs?

[Rij Martin]

I have a 1978 280z and I want to swap from the Fuel Injection to carbs. I was planning on putting triple webers on it but because of their price tag I thought that it would be a good idea to try with some cheaper SU carbs. I found some that I have a price tag of $375 obo, he said that they were rebuilt a year ago and run great. It comes with (what it think) is everything to just bolt it on (carbs, filters, manifold, heat shield). Are these a good price? 

[Hardway]

$375 is not bad if it truly includes everything and it is all pretty and functions properly.  A pair of SU's alone usually go for about $200 - $300 depending on condition and proof of rebuild.

Edited January 31, 2017 by Hardway

[RS02]

If I remember right I bought mine for 600 from a guy who blew up his motor. Custom bored out by rebello racing with a custom grind needle in it. Comes with everything from manifold to linkage. If you can get a good used set with no vacuum leaks and no damage in floats and seals 375 is a fair price. Fully rebuild one will cost 700+ if you send it to Ztherapy.

[cbuczesk]

I have a rebuilt set for sale - $275.

Chuck

 

[grannyknot]

1 hour ago, cbuczesk said:

I have a rebuilt set for sale - $275.

Chuck

 

Jump on that, great price!

[Rij Martin]

I wish I would waited just a little longer! I actually just bought these carbs and they are on there way. Thanks for the offer though!

[Jarvo2]

Good you didn't go for the $1700 used set!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/122335865790


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[Hardway]

2 hours ago, Jarvo2 said:

Good you didn't go for the $1700 used set!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/122335865790
 

Atleast it has the option to Make Offer.  Seeing that it includes the series-1 air cleaner and everything appears to be in good shape, an offer of $500 seems reasonable.  Have nothing to lose by trying. 

[Rij Martin]

I want that air cleaner!

[rcb280z]

On 1/31/2017 at 11:08 AM, idgemartin said:

 

I have a 1978 280z and I want to swap from the Fuel Injection to carbs.

 

Obviously you don't live in California or anywhere that has a "visual" inspection as part of the emissions testing. Or do you have emissions testing at all? 

[Rij Martin]

Nope, lucky for me there are no emission test at all.