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How much is too much? How big can you go on a stocker with pipes? At what point do you go to 34/35?

 

The engine is only going to handle so much fuel/air. This is restricted by a number of things. Bore, pipes, but stroke shouldn't change how much fuel is atomized-right?

 

Great question!

 

Adam

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How much is too much? How big can you go on a stocker with pipes? At what point do you go to 34/35?

 

The engine is only going to handle so much fuel/air. This is restricted by a number of things. Bore, pipes, but stroke shouldn't change how much fuel is atomized-right?

 

Great question!

 

Adam

 

Think about it, when a motor is stroked, (i.e., larger crank shaft throw, stk is 54mm, typical upgrades are +4, +7 and +10mm), the pistons will sink deeper into the cylinders thereby drawing in more air/fuel.

 

So, yes stoking any motor is going to increase displacement much more than boring and it will need bigger carbs to feed it.

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Think about it, when a motor is stroked, (i.e., larger crank shaft throw, stk is 54mm, typical upgrades are +4, +7 and +10mm), the pistons will sink deeper into the cylinders thereby drawing in more air/fuel.

 

So, yes stoking any motor is going to increase displacement much more than boring and it will need bigger carbs to feed it.

 

Ok, I guess I didn't think about the pistons traveling a longer route. I was thinking the ports are only going to allow fuel in the chamber while the piston is above the exhaust ports. Otherwise the bulk of the fuel would travel out the exhaust. I thought the piston was offset to cure that problem. In truth I guess I don't know about stroked motors but it seemed logical.

 

I will have to research that more to understand how striking works exactually

 

TEK engines are different and only spray while the piston is above the exhaust ports making it more efficient for fuel atomization in the chamber.

 

Adam

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with larger carbs you can loose bottom end power because you essentially loose the velocity from air coming into the motor. not that you cant run the bigger carbs just that it may not be best suited to your riding. i personally wouldnt go with 34/35 's unless i was running a dune ported and or stroked motor and was mainly riding open feilds or dunes. i think a lot of people would be surprised how much power you can get using stock 26mm carbs i tihnk in dyno room ther is one bike with 75hp and running stock carbs and lots of bottom end power and perfect for a all around bike. i am running 28pwk's and i have plenty of topend power for trail riding and the occasional drag race. i also notice when guys run the bigger carbs they have to use large pilot and main jets to make up for the loss of velocity to pull the fuel. with carbs... bigger isnt better. my opinion of course :shrugani:

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Stock carbs will out flow a stock port motor with pipes. Unless you're going with some port work, better reeds and intake, there is not much reason to change carbs. When you go with a bigger stroke motor, there comes a need for more air and fuel which id accomplished with bigger carbs.

 

Also, bigger stroke motors pull fuel more efficiently from the carbs. That's why you might see a 4mm Cub motor run the same jetting as a 10mm Cub motor.

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Ok, well heres the situation, this being a play banshee, for some fun around the house and maby some trails this is my current mods: vf3 reeds, coolhead with 21cc domes, timing plate set to +4, pro circuit pipes, wiseco pro lite pistons, k&n pods, hinson dirt digger clutch, billit water impeller, and stock carbs. Opinions on carb size? Most will say 26mm. But i have a great deal on some 28's locally and really want to snag them up! But i want opinions first

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No reason to go bigger with those mods. The stock 26mm carbs will be more than enough to support your mods. Eventually, you will probably want to go with a 4mm motor or at least some port work. At that time, I would determine what carbs are best for the setup. Until then, I'd save your money.

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