.675 bored carb vs VM22

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Title says it all. Both are the same price so what would you all think would be the best? I am not constrained by any rule set and simply want max power. Engine in question is a Hemi 212.
 

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The bored carb is for rule regulations in certain clone classes. The vm will always make more power.
 

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VM22.
Ugghhh. I hate dealing with the linkages when using stock style carbs.
Plus the Mikuni, or knockoff, is designed to work on a motorcycle instead of a lawnmower. You will get better throttle response and more power with the mikuni.
 

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Here is my version of a Stage 1 kit.
Can be had for $101 (similar to omb’s price which eBay shipps for $95) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172018341559

For $6 extra you don’t get a muffler, but you get a much better carb and a throttle cable.

Carb Adapter
VM22 Carb
Air Filter
Throttle Cable
Offset Timing Key
Free Flowing Exhaust

This adapter is shipped to me for less than $22 after using DIYGOKARTS coupon code.
http://www.gopowersports.com/manifold-for-mikuni-vm-22-with-gasket-48mm-long/

Add a cable of proper length for $18 shipped
https://www.gopowersports.com/mikuni-carburetor-cable/

Add Offset Timing Key for $10 shipped (4 degrees for low-mid, 6 degrees for mid, 8 degrees for high RPMs.
https://www.gopowersports.com/advance-timing-offset-key-196cc-clone/

This carb ships for $25.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/26MM-FOR-MIK...108495?hash=item3d2dd7964f:g:qyYAAOSw0j9ZQ6ma

38mm or 39mm air filters can be found for 3 or 4 bucks
https://m.tomtop.com/p-k3545-3.html
https://m.lightinthebox.com/modifie...MI-viwq_Ot2AIVxrXACh2e1A-8EAQYECABEgKtOfD_BwE

Exhaust for $23-$40
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262974643153
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192388138639
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192406191009
 

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Do you have a link for this kit?

If I packaged it and sold it to you it would cost you like $150. Probably more with eBay and PayPal fees. $165?
$15 fees. $25 for my trouble and ~$25 for shipping??? Plus I would have to stock different cables, keys and exhausts.

I suppose a nice package including the manifold, the carb, and the filter would have to cost at least $75 shipped to make it worth it to me (assuming it I can ship it for $12 or less). $85 with fees?

So what I'm saying.... Buy the stuff individually, cut out the middle man's middle man, don't pay for double or triple shipping, click on the link's I already gave you, save yourself a 50% mark up, have a pleasant day, happy holidays, and a great new year.:cheers2:

And the cheap filters, at least the cone one I linked, didn’t last very long before it became unglued.
Just a heads up. These might be better. https://www.dimecitycycles.com/vint...-lightweight-39mm-velocity-stack-12-6639.html
 
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