Dodge used them on some of their 600 series case early to mid 80s,
They wern't the greatest. Carl E.
"Murch, Paul" wrote:
> I've fallen victim to the net! Recently one of my coworkers has been
> talking constantly about e-bay so I finally relented and took a look. I
> have found an item that could be interesting to me (sucker). The item
> is a side draft mikuni carb (looks like the side draft weber) and I have
> included the description at the end of this message. Does anyone have
> any knowledge of this set up? Opinions? I have been thinking of a
> replacement for my downdraft weber and this might be a cheap
> alternative.
>
> Thanks
> Paul Murch
> 64B
>
> Mikuni MGB Induction system used very little. I bought this carburetor
> setup for my old 78 MGB. I was remembering when the B (pre 701s)
> actually had the feel of more power available not to mention handling
> and I longed to have it back. At the time (89) nothing was available to
> replace my B except a long waiting line at the local Mazda dealer plus
> added $$$$. So I shelled out over $500 for this carb setup. I ran this
> through the summer of 90 (being in Maine the sport car season is
> short). It almost brought back the 601s. Finally given the availability
> of Miatas and the fact that the B still had the Prince of Darkness
> lurking under the hood, in the dash, well if you ever owned a British
> car you know what I mean I bought a new Miata. Before trading in the old
> B however I put the old carb system back on (dealer wanted a stock
> unit). The Mikuni carb setup has been sitting on a shelf in the garage
> ever since. I1m now on my second Miata and I realize I will never have a
> B again. it1s time to part with the Mikuni. It is complete, with
> documentation both from Mikuni and the manufactor of the
> induction system. As the picture shows it comes with both air cleaner
> and stacks. I have not cleaned the unit it1s just as I removed it in the
> fall of 1990. The docs state that this system is Legal for use in
> California only on racing vehicles which may never be used upon a
> highway. Buyer pays with money order, COD or personal check (clearing of
> course). Also buyer pays shipping.
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