Carb switch
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Carb switch
So I'm building out my 05 XL883. So far it has a 1250 kit from hammer, v&h dual exhaust(came on the bike... Looking to get a race ready 2-1cone) , upgraded clutch and spring, TC88a ignition.
My question is a guy wants to trade me a SS super e carb, manifold, and teardrop intake for my stock intake, carb, and manifold. He swears by a mechanic friend that has told him for his stock 883 it is not possible to tune that carb low enough and it is built for 100+ hp engines. I just tore down my carb and completely rebuilt it so I am very happy with its current performance but I feel like I would be an idiot to not take that trade, right??
The ultimate goal with this bike is to be a racer/dirt jumper and I need to get a better intake anyways.
My question is a guy wants to trade me a SS super e carb, manifold, and teardrop intake for my stock intake, carb, and manifold. He swears by a mechanic friend that has told him for his stock 883 it is not possible to tune that carb low enough and it is built for 100+ hp engines. I just tore down my carb and completely rebuilt it so I am very happy with its current performance but I feel like I would be an idiot to not take that trade, right??
The ultimate goal with this bike is to be a racer/dirt jumper and I need to get a better intake anyways.
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Also before I possibly get flamed I've read a ton of posts about CV vs Super E and it seems like a really even split down the middle. People do seem to love their CVs but I'm not building a daily driver which is usually people's situation asking these questions.
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I would not do it..the new carb will not add any improvement in power/accel. ... and the carb you have works good..why fix what ain't broke...Sportsers come with all the carb they need from the factory and adding extra won't make the bike run better, and may do just the opposite by slowing down the velocity of the the air into the motor..if you are planning on racing straight track then maybe it might be a benefit, but for regular (not full throttle runs) racing/riding I say no...
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Your current carb is working perfectly for you.
FWIW I would not trade...as the new (used) carb may have issues and place you back at the begin of tuning your bike.
Ultimate goal = racer or dirt jumper(?).
You need to decide if off throttle response or wide open response if what you are after.
Flat side vs round slides. Needle tapers and adjustability. Ease of changing jets. Intake manifold science/ design. Etc.
Good luck in your decisions.
FWIW I would not trade...as the new (used) carb may have issues and place you back at the begin of tuning your bike.
Ultimate goal = racer or dirt jumper(?).
You need to decide if off throttle response or wide open response if what you are after.
Flat side vs round slides. Needle tapers and adjustability. Ease of changing jets. Intake manifold science/ design. Etc.
Good luck in your decisions.
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I like S&S stuff so much I bought a carb with engine attached, for my Glide! My G is fine on my 107", but then S&S set it up at their factory and I had it fine tuned on a dyno. Check out Hammer's website, to see if you are likely to gain any benefit from using an E over your c/v (on a quick look I don't see any mention).
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