January 14, 200421 yr comment_64161 I have a pair of good british SU carbs with a manifold and balance tube to suit the 240K, as well as the rod from the firewall to the carbs. They were running well apparently on a 260Z but I cant back that up. Let me know if you are interested. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 14, 200421 yr comment_64166 James,My 240's pedal was perfect - very easy to feather. I'm afraid with the K that if I get a manual I won't be able to get off the line well enough because of hte pedal, it's so unfriendly. The pedals on the 240Z and 240K are hooked up completely different though as you would know, so this would probably have something to do with it! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 14, 200421 yr comment_64170 Agree.Cable vs rod linkage; rod linkage = no slack I guess... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 14, 200421 yr Author comment_64171 that is really a bargain!!! man where did you get urs? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 14, 200421 yr comment_64173 I purchased mine from a bloke who crashed his Z at Targa Tasmania the other year :dead: :dead: great bloke and easy to do business with. Keep an eye out and put a Wanted ad in Ozdat.com Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 14, 200421 yr comment_64177 I had/have the same problem you guys are experiencing with your K's with my VK after I put on a 350CFM 2BBL Holley however, I never had a problem launching :devious: I wouldn't worry about it too much unless it bugs you alot, you'll get used to it, it's an L6 afterall if you're worried about initial pickup you should be able to ease the clutch out with no acceleration and get going easily enough, and if you really wanted to launch you'd want to be in a higher RPM range anyway which would put you in the stickey section which is acutally (on the VK anyway) quite easy to maintain a stable rev.I'm guessing it's a cable throttle/pivot point problem. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 14, 200421 yr comment_64180 I've set the idle screws a little higher to compensate on mine.Without doing this the 'slack' was really noticeable.I'm also thinking of looking into the Ford Weber carbs as a conversion for the L6; apparently some Falcons have downdraught Webers- will investigate this option, a handy mod to know of...hmm:geek: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200421 yr Author comment_64489 Can I fit twin SU's from 280ZX? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200421 yr Author comment_64491 ORBetter should I just wait and get triple carbies (i think its solex) like the prince GTRyou guys know how much to get one of these beauties? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200421 yr comment_64494 If you go triple carbs Webers or Dellortos; other makes you may find hard to find spares for.Carb size ie 40's, 45's, 48's, 50's etc depend on engine specs.Slightly modified eg cam work stick with 40's, higher C/R + cam work maybe 45's.Higher than this you start talking sprint's, circuit racing, although you can have the chokes downsized to suit your application.You'll find SU carbs are very adaptable; I had a very quick 260Z that would outpace, accelerate quicker than many triple carbed Z's, but all things considered if you were to race then triple's would be the go. SU's give very good street economy and grunt at the same time.James Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200421 yr Author comment_64498 so I should buy th SU's from 280ZX for now and dream about the triple's later as they are heaps more expensivedo you know on top of your head how much the triple weber cost new and used? just want a ballpark figure for future mod Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200421 yr comment_64499 280zx's didn't have SU's; all EFI. The Datsun SU carbs you want are from the 240Z. These are very simple to tune and easy to work with. Don't get the 260Z carburettors unless you find a 260Z that has 240Z carbs on it . Make sure you get the fuel rail, manifold, linkages, filter/s, bolts/nuts/washers and anything else relevant attached. Good set of SU's go from a $100 bargain to $500 fully rebuilt. Good luck, oh and new triple carbs put aside $2500 plus $200+ for a manifold. James Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9559-carb-for-240k-coupe/?&page=2#findComment-64499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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