the sterling nikki

Tri-Angles · 07-16-2011, 10:45 PM

Hey guys, I have a few questions about the sterling nikki carbs. I am on his website and im seeing all the different variations of mods he has for the nikki carb alone. My car is a 82' RX7 w/ 12a that im doing a pretty big bridge port on right now. I wanna know if anyone could give me some advice on which one of the sterling carbs to use? I know some will say just go with a Holley or Weber and be done, But I am on a budget at this moment trying to get her built for school. Thanks guys.

Kentetsu · 07-18-2011, 12:15 PM

There's no doubt that Sterling produces a hell of a nice carb. However, he is not currently taking any new orders for carbs. He may return to it eventually, but for now he needs to feed his family and make it through this recession.

However, if you keep an eye on the For Sale sections, you might run across one. They are very rare, but they do show up time to time. As far as mounting this on a Bridgey, I don't see why you couldn't. They flow enough to handle it, and the jets and air bleeds can all be swapped for tuning purposes.

Good luck.

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PercentSevenC · 07-19-2011, 12:50 AM

I would not run such a small carb on a bridge if it were me. Honestly, you could probably find a used 600 CFM Holley cheaper than you could a Sterling anyway. Then you'd just need to make an adapter plate to bolt it to your stock manifold until you can afford a Racing Beat manifold.

Granted, the Sterling carb requires less messing around with the linkages and fuel lines and oil injection and such.

rx71king · 08-30-2011, 10:39 PM

look..http://www.srraceengineering.com/ the new nikki man

retodd1000 · 08-31-2011, 01:06 AM

djmtsu · 08-31-2011, 06:52 AM

Yowza. $450 for the full package though.

I have 2 Nikki's right now, a 1979 and a 1984. Which one should I modify? Both run great right now. I have heard the venturies are larger in the 79, but have not actually checked myself.

j9fd3s · 08-31-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Yowza. $450 for the full package though.

I have 2 Nikki's right now, a 1979 and a 1984. Which one should I modify? Both run great right now. I have heard the venturies are larger in the 79, but have not actually checked myself.

the Venturi's are the same.

the 79-80 carb has a better looking top, but it actually flows less than the 81-85.

the 81-85 has an idle mixture screw only, where the 79-80 has an air bleed also (idle fuel and idle air are both adjustable), which is nice if you have a port.

other than that its basically the same carb.

djmtsu · 08-31-2011, 08:27 PM

Good to know.

Thanks man!

orion84gsl · 09-19-2011, 11:12 PM

Sterling has said that his carbs were used on bridgies with good results, so I don't see why the SR Nikki couldn't as well. $450 isn't a bad price either, I paid close to that for my Sterling.

91GSL-SE · 10-03-2011, 09:12 PM

Heres a Yaw carb for sale... Just FyI.

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=970156

heavyarms89 · 01-20-2012, 02:00 AM

yes sr engineering is starting to put out some really nice product i actually just received some really knowledgable help from cobrastngsvt on rx7club and he sent me some very good documents on how to strip the nikki and modify them. but i am saving up for one of his custom built carbs they are really nice.

one320fc · 01-21-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyarms89

yes sr engineering is starting to put out some really nice product i actually just received some really knowledgable help from cobrastngsvt on rx7club and he sent me some very good documents on how to strip the nikki and modify them. but i am saving up for one of his custom built carbs they are really nice.

Would you be willing to share some of that info? I am currently rebuilding my Nikki now...

Rich@SR · 01-22-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by one320fc

Would you be willing to share some of that info? I am currently rebuilding my Nikki now...

Hey this is Rich, owner of SR Race Engineering. I'd be happy to help anyway I can, PM me if you have any questions on your rebuild. My #1 advice though, don't lose the check balls and weights in your accel. pump circuit and you'll be

just fine!!! lol

07-18-2011, 12:15 PM	#2
Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 530 Rep Power: 18	There's no doubt that Sterling produces a hell of a nice carb. However, he is not currently taking any new orders for carbs. He may return to it eventually, but for now he needs to feed his family and make it through this recession. However, if you keep an eye on the For Sale sections, you might run across one. They are very rare, but they do show up time to time. As far as mounting this on a Bridgey, I don't see why you couldn't. They flow enough to handle it, and the jets and air bleeds can all be swapped for tuning purposes. Good luck. . __________________ "Learn from the past, or it will become your future...." '85 GS 12a + LSD/Sterling carb/Respeed coilovers/Respeed front swaybar/Respeed adj. rear spring perches/Illuminas/Bilsteins on rear AutoX vids @ http://www.youtube.com/user/Kentetsu1

08-31-2011, 06:52 AM	#6
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Yowza. $450 for the full package though. I have 2 Nikki's right now, a 1979 and a 1984. Which one should I modify? Both run great right now. I have heard the venturies are larger in the 79, but have not actually checked myself. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

08-31-2011, 08:27 PM	#8
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Good to know. Thanks man! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

10-03-2011, 09:12 PM	#10
91GSL-SE At the dirt track. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Willamette Valley, OR Posts: 89 Rep Power: 16	Heres a Yaw carb for sale... Just FyI. http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=970156 __________________ Rollin like a reuleaux. Unstoppable.

07-16-2011, 10:45 PM	#1
Tri-Angles The Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	the sterling nikki Hey guys, I have a few questions about the sterling nikki carbs. I am on his website and im seeing all the different variations of mods he has for the nikki carb alone. My car is a 82' RX7 w/ 12a that im doing a pretty big bridge port on right now. I wanna know if anyone could give me some advice on which one of the sterling carbs to use? I know some will say just go with a Holley or Weber and be done, But I am on a budget at this moment trying to get her built for school. Thanks guys.

08-30-2011, 10:39 PM	#4
rx71king Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: queens ny Posts: 117 Rep Power: 16	look..http://www.srraceengineering.com/ the new nikki man

08-31-2011, 01:06 AM	#5
retodd1000 The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0

09-19-2011, 11:12 PM	#9
orion84gsl Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 167 Rep Power: 17	Sterling has said that his carbs were used on bridgies with good results, so I don't see why the SR Nikki couldn't as well. $450 isn't a bad price either, I paid close to that for my Sterling.

01-20-2012, 02:00 AM	#11
heavyarms89 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	yes sr engineering is starting to put out some really nice product i actually just received some really knowledgable help from cobrastngsvt on rx7club and he sent me some very good documents on how to strip the nikki and modify them. but i am saving up for one of his custom built carbs they are really nice.