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Mikuni Type 166 Needle Jet Q-5 Gold
Product info
- Item number
- 166Q5
- Manufacturer number
- 990-793-003-Q-5
- Position
Elevate your motorcycle's performance with the genuine Mikuni Type 166 Needle Jet Q-5. This precision-engineered brass component is essential for fine-tuning your carburetor's fuel delivery, especially in the 1/4 to 3/4 throttle range.
Description
The Mikuni Type 166 Needle Jet Q-5 is a critical motorcycle carburetor jet designed to optimize fuel flow and engine response. Crafted from high-quality brass with a distinctive gold finish, this genuine Mikuni component ensures reliable and consistent performance. Its unique design features an inside diameter that progressively increases with its alphabetical and numerical size code, allowing for meticulous adjustments to your fuel mixture. This precise control is particularly beneficial for expert carburetor tuning, enabling you to dial in your engine's power delivery between 1/4 and 3/4 throttle openings. Specifically engineered for Mikuni VM38 mm Spigot carburetors, this needle jet provides the accurate fuel metering necessary for peak efficiency and power. Each Mikuni Type 166 Needle Jet is meticulously manufactured in Japan, upholding the brand's renowned standards for quality and durability, making it an indispensable part for serious motorcycle enthusiasts and professional tuners.
Features & Highlights
- Precision Fuel Metering: The Mikuni Type 166 Needle Jet allows for highly accurate adjustments to your carburetor's fuel delivery, crucial for optimal engine performance.
- Optimized Throttle Response: Specifically designed to fine-tune your fuel mixture in the 1/4 to 3/4 throttle range, enhancing responsiveness and power delivery.
- Progressive Diameter Design: Features an inside diameter that systematically increases with its Q-5 size code, providing predictable and effective tuning capabilities.
- Clear Identification: Each needle jet is stamped with its series and size (Type 166, Q-5) for easy and confident identification during installation and tuning.
- Durable Brass Construction: Manufactured from high-quality brass with a gold finish, ensuring longevity and resistance to corrosion in demanding motorcycle environments.
- Genuine Mikuni Quality: Proudly made in Japan, guaranteeing the exceptional craftsmanship and reliability expected from genuine Mikuni parts.
Technical Specifications
- Type: Needle Jet
- Model: Type 166
- Jet Size: Q-5
- Material: Brass
- Color/Finish: Gold
- Units: Each
- Vendor Part Number: 990-793-003-Q-5
Important to Know
- Requires: Designed specifically for Mikuni VM38 mm Spigot carburetors.
- Vendor part number
- 990-793-003-Q-5
- 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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