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    which is better for my motor?

    ok heres a list of what is going into my new a20a3 im building.
    -new rod bearings
    -clevite main bearings
    -new rings
    -colt cams 272 cam
    -port and polished head
    -3 angle valve job, seats and guides ground smooth
    -new plain job
    -port matched
    -accord carb manifodl ported slightly and flowed
    -2.25 cat back, with gutted cat

    Now my question is which carb can hadle this setup batter the 38/38 or the 32/36?

    BTW this is goign into a 86 lude not an accord. if i do this its the 1st lude i kno of with this setup on it!

    thanks for the future replys.

    Matt
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    I'd say get the 38 especially if you're manual trans... Are you going to remove the center wall to open up the plenum?
    It'll look sorta like my porting for the 4bbl holley but with a lot less meat taken from the left and right edge.

    Also get an upgraded fuel pump... or you'll suck arse off the line.
    - llia


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    it is eather 38 or Dual DCOE 40 or 45.
    Alex.

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    ok thanks. ive been reading and the 38 sounds bad ass for my motor. just time to find one. the 32/36 converision, that needs milled out a bit i kno for the 38. i looked at pierce but they do not give the price. You know what they go for?
    -1986 Honda Prelude DX:
    pacesetter cat back w/Magnaflow muffler
    lightspeed header
    ngk iridium plugs
    Pacesetter short shifter
    94' integra coilovers
    k&n oil filter

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    If you're getting the 38 you have to buy the carb and the adapter plate sepetately. You'll also need the thottle cable bracket and an ait cleaner assembly. The prices should be listed on carbs.net
    - llia


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    ok thanks i will check it out!
    -1986 Honda Prelude DX:
    pacesetter cat back w/Magnaflow muffler
    lightspeed header
    ngk iridium plugs
    Pacesetter short shifter
    94' integra coilovers
    k&n oil filter

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