Looking to learn the in's and out's of carb tuning

0110-M-P · 07-23-2008, 10:01 AM

I have had a lot of experience with EFI setups but have never really messed with a carb (other than simple dirtbike carbs and single jet R/C carbs). I just bought a 83 GSL and would like to make sure my carb is tuned properly. Anyone know somewhere where I can start getting some good info or know of a good carb tuning book.

orion84gsl · 07-29-2008, 11:56 PM

I hate to direct you to the "Evil forum" but Sterling has a few writeups in the first gen archives that are very helpful. He knows his stuff so read there first.

Sterling · 08-01-2008, 04:51 AM

http://www.wankel.net/~krwright/file...01979-1985.pdf
Very helpful text. As for books, Holley has put out a few good books that explain how automotive carburetors work.

0110-M-P · 08-02-2008, 11:40 PM

Thanks for the link...most appreciated. I'll be doing a tune up as soon as I get my gas tank that I cleaned and resealed today back in the car.

07-23-2008, 10:01 AM	#1
0110-M-P Avid Installer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 71 Rep Power: 18	Looking to learn the in's and out's of carb tuning I have had a lot of experience with EFI setups but have never really messed with a carb (other than simple dirtbike carbs and single jet R/C carbs). I just bought a 83 GSL and would like to make sure my carb is tuned properly. Anyone know somewhere where I can start getting some good info or know of a good carb tuning book. __________________ 1993 T04Z BB RX-7 1983 RX-7 GSL M-P Racing Project Blog

08-02-2008, 11:40 PM	#4
0110-M-P Avid Installer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 71 Rep Power: 18	Thanks for the link...most appreciated. I'll be doing a tune up as soon as I get my gas tank that I cleaned and resealed today back in the car. __________________ 1993 T04Z BB RX-7 1983 RX-7 GSL M-P Racing Project Blog

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07-29-2008, 11:56 PM	#2
orion84gsl Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 167 Rep Power: 18	I hate to direct you to the "Evil forum" but Sterling has a few writeups in the first gen archives that are very helpful. He knows his stuff so read there first.

08-01-2008, 04:51 AM	#3
Sterling Premium Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 74 Rep Power: 18	http://www.wankel.net/~krwright/file...01979-1985.pdf Very helpful text. As for books, Holley has put out a few good books that explain how automotive carburetors work.