Whats a fair price for new/used triple weber carb setup?

[nusevad]

Hi, like title states, Whats a fair price for new/used triple weber carb setup? New to 240Zs and i want to upgrade my double SU. Thanks!

[z240]

Seen asking prices anywhere from $500 - $2000. Much more important to ensure the carbs are in good working order and all have the same jets and venturis.  All very difficult to determine from pictures.

 

Use the current retailers of triples to get "new" prices, then judge accordingly. Wolf Creek (mikunis), TWM, Redline, ebay etc.

 

I'd much rather buy a set at $1500 new than a set at $800 and then spend two years getting them back in proper running order and tuned with the ensuing hatred and frustration (and time not enjoying my Z). But that's just me.

Edited November 27, 2014 by z240

[zguitar71]

Go new if you can but expect 2000 or a little over when all said and done with the linkage, manifold, carbs and all the Jets and venturies to get them dialed in. You can get a good set of used out there but you might have to rebuild them. Not hard job but does add to the cost. With used you might find some perfectly jetted for your set up but the odds are not in you favor so you will probably have to spend some $ on jets ect.

I have O E Rs on my car from http://www.piercemanifolds.com and they have been great. They can get the jetting and venturies very close if you give them all the motor info.

Go with a set of 45mm and use small venturies if your motor is stock. As you modify your motor you can change the carb internals to match, the 45s will handle a cammed up 3.2. You will be limited with a set of 40s.

[gogriz91]

I paid Wolf Creek $2500 for a set of prepared 44PHH triples, the manifold and extra jets.  I could tune a set of SUs but I'm paying someone who knows what they're doing to dyno tune the triples.  Even if you get a great deal, tuning them can be difficult if you don't know what you're doing.  I also recommend going with 44s or 45s, more means more options.