anybody know anything about 40mm kadron carbies? any good? do i need to re-do cams etc on a 1600 to run it properly? whats a good price for a dual setup with manifold for twinport??

thanks

heheheheee that was fast !
got a mechanic? talk to him is you best best and he can give u some price options.

take a look at these from our old forum
http://pub83.ezboard.com/faussieveedubbersfrm3.showMessage?topicID=1013.topic
http://pub83.ezboard.com/faussieveedubbersfrm3.showMessage?topicID=1003.topic

[Edited on 4-9-2002 by SKEWtYpe3]

thanks again skew

thats cool, hopefully others will put in there thoughts but it was recently discussed in the 'old' forum

Kads are Ok....but....

All dependes what you want to pay. New Kads are well over the $1k mark. For less you can pick up a real good 2nd hand set of dual 2 barrels ie IDF's DRLA's DCNF's etc

You CAN just wack on a set of Kads to a stock 1600 and get some improvement.

I have known a "few" people who have picked up good Kads for under $400......
And i knew a few people who have paid $2k for new 44 IDF's.......and i knew who was happier..


Cry once (says me who bought 2 nd stuff and needs to replace some of it)

read these articles , especially "Carbs 101"


http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles.htm 



[Edited on 4-9-2002 by blue74l]


Stupid system....see my next post for link

[Edited on 4-9-2002 by blue74l]

http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles.htm 

There was a set of Kadrons in the Melb Trading Post last week for $400. I like the Kadrons because they have more "period/classic" than the Webers.

Yep...that is not bad....but be aware you could be up for another $100 or 2 if the linkage is trash.
You also have trouble getting rebuild kits for them.....just not as easy as IDF's.
IF they came in at $600 for a little bit more you can have IDF's..........MUCH more tuneability(?)

hey, thanks for the info guys..... lol, the reason i asked about the Kadrons was cause i saw that add in the Trading post...., but they are sold already... and im just checking this site out now..... looks pretty good so far, thanks for that blueL74...

ok, ciao for now:thumb

kadron rebuild kits are easy to source up here in sunny Brisbane. We fitted a set to my mates 1916 and whilst it dose'nt pull like it would with some 44~48 webbers it runs just fine, in fact a little to rich. I'm not sure I'd for out 1K for them though at that price injection is starting to look like an easier option.

yeah i would like to add me two cents to the original post. I currently have twin kadrons on my stock 1641 and they are just awesome, as is the sound, so naturally i would recommend them to anyone if u can get a 2nd hand set. i paid $500 for mine 2nd hand and they are great.

Does that mean you will beat me now. I'll try and stay upright on the track longer next time so you can prove it.:P

I have Kad's on my stock 1600TP....
Not had a problem.
I bought them second hand and just bolted them on.........

And as far as i know..... Stan THE MAN uses them standard on his 1641 hillclimbers.......
So what else would you want.....

are kadrons good to use on a stock 1600sp? using them as a single carby?
cheers
rhys

No
I am sure you cant get a single manifold for the application.
No point

kool thanks blue was just wondering!
cheers
rhys

you can get single port manifolds if you look hard enough.
Once again - no point. You may as well put twin port heads on. Cheaper and easier