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Mikuni Type 166 Needle Jet Gold Q-8
Product info
- Item number
- 166Q8
- Manufacturer number
- 990-793-003-Q-8
- Position
Unlock precise fuel delivery and optimal performance for your motorcycle with the genuine Mikuni Type 166 Needle Jet Gold Q-8. This critical component is designed to fine-tune your carburetor's mid-range, ensuring a smooth power band and efficient engine operation.
Description
The Mikuni Type 166 Needle Jet Q-8 is an essential component for motorcycle carburetor tuning, specifically designed for Mikuni VM38 mm Spigot carburetors. Crafted from high-quality brass with a distinctive gold finish, this needle jet plays a crucial role in regulating fuel flow at 1/4 to 3/4 throttle openings. Its unique design ensures that the inside diameter progressively increases as the size code increases alphabetically and numerically, allowing for meticulous adjustments to your fuel system. This precise engineering enables riders and technicians to achieve an ideal air-fuel mixture, optimizing throttle response and overall engine performance. Each Mikuni Type 166 Needle Jet features clear series and size stamping, making identification and selection straightforward. Manufactured in Japan, this Mikuni carburetor jet embodies superior quality and reliability, providing a dependable solution for enhancing your motorcycle's power and efficiency.
Features & Highlights
- Precision Fuel Metering: Engineered with an inside diameter that precisely increases with its alphanumeric size code, offering granular control over fuel delivery for superior tuning.
- Optimized Mid-Range Performance: Specifically designed to allow for excellent carburetor tuning at 1/4 to 3/4 throttle turns, improving power delivery and rideability.
- Easy Identification: Features clear series and size stamping directly on the jet, simplifying selection and installation for specific tuning requirements.
- Durable Brass Construction: Made from high-quality brass with a gold finish, ensuring longevity, resistance to corrosion, and consistent performance in demanding environments.
- Genuine Japanese Quality: Manufactured in Japan, guaranteeing the exceptional craftsmanship and reliability expected from genuine Mikuni motorcycle parts.
- VM38 Carburetor Compatibility: Perfectly suited for Mikuni VM38 mm Spigot carburetors, ensuring a direct fit and seamless integration into your fuel system.
Technical Specifications
- Type: Needle Jet
- Model: Type 166
- Jet Size: Q-8
- Material: Brass
- Color/Finish: Gold
- Compatibility: For VM38 mm Spigot Carburetors
- Origin: Made in Japan
- Vendor Part Number: 990-793-003-Q-8
- Vendor part number
- 990-793-003-Q-8
- Color finish
- Gold
- Model
- Type 166
- Product name
- Jet
- Width
- 10 mm
- Height
- 10 mm
- Length
- 40 mm
- Material
- Brass
- Features
- For VM38 mm Spigot
- Type
- Needle
- Base color
- Gold
- Units
- Each
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