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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 02:27 AM
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Carburetor Needles Question

Can I change the needle in my mini & if I can what is the best needle for my HS4 carburetor?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:17 AM
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it depends on what motor, cam, exhaust & air filter that your running as well.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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the best needle is the one that suites your engine and makes it run right and get the most ponies out of it.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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What needle is in there now, and what are you trying to accomplish by changing it (besides more power?) Choosing the right needle is a bit complicated, as the others have noted. I'd leave it alone unless you've made other changes to the engine.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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i have stock engine.

i need smooth running + some power.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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needles are needed when you ad some performance parts like stage 1 stuff.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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What HS4 do you have? Is it a Capstat (Waxstat)? If so, get a rebuild kit to replace the problematic jet tube.

Best SU parts & friendly advice available at www.joecurto.com

Just need to judge needle profiles?

Try: http://www.beavispits.co.uk/winsu/winsu.html
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kamikazy
i have stock engine.

i need smooth running + some power.
as elprofe said, a stage 1 kit = aluminum intake manifold, K&N filter, new needle, lcb exhaust manifold, RC40 exhaust Best $$$ you can spend for the results.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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thank you alot guys ^^
 
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